WUNC Education Reporter

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's WUNC Radio seeks an Education Reporter to create news content for radio broadcasts and digital platforms, emphasizing highly produced local reporting woven into programs such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

The role requires a post-baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience, strong reporting and communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, and familiarity with North Carolina educational issues.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required; or a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong reporting, production and communication skills.
• Ability to plan, meet deadlines and work with varied sources and collaborators.
• Familiarity with educational issues in North Carolina preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create news content for WUNC’s radio broadcasts and digital platforms.
• Provide highly produced, edited local reporting woven into Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

Skills

Public radio experience

Strong writing & communication

Deadline-driven

Collaborative

Creativity

Education

Post-Baccalaureate degree or Bachelor's with 3+ years experience

Job description

Department:

WUNC-FM-259000

Career Area :

Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

Posting Open Date:

11/10/2026

Application Deadline:

11/24/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

WUNC Education Reporter

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

01002790

Vacancy ID:

NF0010194

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$65,000 - $80,000

Proposed Start Date:

12/14/2026

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of ten stations.

Position Summary:

The Education Reporter creates news content for use in WUNC’s radio broadcasts and digital platforms. WUNC emphasizes highly produced and edited local reporting that is woven seamlessly into programs such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

The Education Reporter will be an experienced news producer with strong reporting, production, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Leading candidates will have:

• Experience at a listener-supported public radio station or network preferred.
• Experience with public radio or related not-for-profit fundraising preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and meet deadlines working with materials from a variety of sources and collaborators.
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues effectively and collaboratively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Creativity and initiative.
• A familiarity with North Carolina’s Educational issues preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.