Reporter/Producer II Radio Department
Position: Full-Time, Non-exempt, Regular Status
Compensation: Salary, plus benefits package
Position Summary: Produce high quality, feature and spot news stories for OPB Radio, for a specific beat, within the newsroom. Consistently meet daily deadlines, as well as ethical, technical, legal and aesthetic standards.
Working Conditions: Work between the Portland office/studio and field as needed for newsgathering. In-state travel is common, but trips are often short; some out-of-state travel is required. Travel may include remote locations, working evening or weekends, and possibly working in inclement weather. Lifting and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs may be required, including some extended periods of standing and walking.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field
* One year full-time professional experience as a news reporter or producer
* Demonstrated experience in use of digital audio recording and editing equipment and computer workstations
Preferred Qualifications:
* Radio news experience, preferably in a public broadcasting environment.
* Advanced skills in digital audio recording and editing
* Knowledge of Northwest region
* Outstanding writing, interviewing and on-air skills
* Ability to deliver reports and engage in conversation during live broadcasts
* Ability to work well with colleagues in collaborative newsroom environment
* Ability to follow multiple stories at once
* Ability to develop sources and follow beat area(s)
* Ability to contribute to shaping coverage of that beat within OPB's editorial structure
* Demonstrated ability and commitment to apply high ethical standards to reporting
To Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, 2-3 audio samples of recently produced stories and salary history to: OPB HR, MS-WWW, 7140 SW Macadam Ave., Portland, OR 97219 or hr@opb.org
Application screening closes June 6, 2008, 5:00pm
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