reporter

Nashville Public Radio; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Public Radio is seeking a full-time hybrid reporter based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area to research, verify, and report on maintenance, energy, and petroleum sector activities. The role includes attending briefings, conducting expert interviews, and producing timely news stories and multimedia content for multiple channels.

The reporter will collaborate with editors and communications teams to ensure accuracy and consistency, while meeting deadlines and upholding ethical

Qualifications

• Strong reporting and news-writing skills with accurate, timely coverage.
• Excellent communication and writing abilities to convey complex information clearly.
• Multimedia skills to produce or collaborate on visual/digital content.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and sound judgment in verifying sources.
• Experience in journalism, media, or communications, preferably with exposure to industrial or energy sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, manage multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools, CMS, and basic data analysis or research methods is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Attend briefings and site visits to gather information.
• Conduct interviews with subject-matter experts and monitor industry developments.
• Write clear, engaging news stories and features; collaborate with editors.
• Create multimedia content or collaborate on visuals for reports.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Meet deadlines and uphold ethical reporting practices across channels.

Skills

Reporting

News Writing

Communication

Writing

Multimedia

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Verifying sources

Hybrid work ability

Data analysis

Research methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Content Management Systems

Digital publishing tools

Job description

Role Description This is a full-time hybrid reporter role based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, with some work-from-home flexibility. The reporter will research, gather, and verify information related to maintenance, energy, and petroleum sector activities, producing timely and accurate news reports and features. Daily responsibilities include attending briefings and site visits, conducting interviews with subject-matter experts, and monitoring industry developments and company announcements. The role involves writing clear and engaging news stories, creating multimedia content where applicable, and collaborating with editors and communications teams to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with organizational standards. The reporter is expected to meet deadlines, maintain ethical reporting practices, and adapt content for various channels and formats.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Reporting and News Writing skills for accurate, clear, and timely coverage.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication and Writing abilities to convey complex information in an accessible manner.
• Candidates should possess Multimedia skills to produce or collaborate on visual and digital content supporting written reports.
• Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail, critical thinking, and sound judgment in verifying sources and information.
• Relevant experience in journalism, media, or communications, preferably with exposure to industrial or energy sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Studies, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, manage multiple assignments, and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools, content management systems, and basic data analysis or research methods is advantageous.