WUNC Education Reporter

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill's WUNC Radio seeks an Education Reporter to craft news content for radio broadcasts and digital platforms, emphasizing highly produced local reporting woven into Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

The role requires a relevant advanced degree or equivalent experience, with strong reporting, production, and communication skills, and a proven ability to meet deadlines with diverse sources. Public radio experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experienced news producer with strong reporting, production, and communication skills.
• Strong ability to plan, organize, and deliver high-quality local news content.
• Familiarity with public radio operations and deadlines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create news content for WUNC Radio broadcasts and digital platforms.
• Produce highly edited, local reporting integrated into Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

Skills

Strong reporting

Production

Communication skills

Education

Post-Baccalaureate degree

Bachelor’s degree + 3+ years experience

Job description

Career Area Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or most closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
  • None of the above
• * Where did you first learn about this position?

  (Open Ended Question)