Raleigh/Wake News Reporter - Digital & Enterprise

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking Raleigh/Wake Reporters to cover Raleigh and Wake County beats, including government, growth, the economy, housing, culture, and daily life. The role supports quick-turnaround digital stories for WUNC.org and the Raleigh/Wake County newsletter.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and strong newsroom discipline, with an emphasis on timely reporting and clear writing for a digital audience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• The Raleigh News Reporter conducts interviews with news makers, attends meetings in Raleigh and/or the surrounding area, and writes original stories for on WUNC.org and the Raleigh/Wake County newsletter. The Raleigh/Wake Reporter is expected to produce a minimum of 3 shorter-form digital stories a week and a longer enterprise story every 1.5 weeks.
• The Raleigh News Reporter is responsible for the timeliness and quality of stories for the website/newsletter. This person will monitor news events related to Raleigh and/or the surrounding area and will alert the news leadership team to breaking news on their beat.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking Raleigh/Wake Reporters to cover Raleigh and Wake County beats, including government, growth, the economy, housing, culture, and daily life. The role supports quick-turnaround digital stories for WUNC.org and the Raleigh/Wake County newsletter.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and strong newsroom discipline, with an emphasis on timely reporting and clear writing for a digital audience.