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Job Opportunity: General Assignment Reporter:KUOWJob description: General Assignment Reporter Listing description Req #:237680Department:KUOW / PSPR Appointing Department Web Address:https://www.kuow.org/ Job Location Detail:U District; open to hybrid work schedule (combination in-office + remote) Posting Date:08/13/2024 Closing Info:Open Continuous income:$6,246 - $6,820 per month Other Compensation:Overtime eligible Union Position:Yes Shift:First Shift advantages:As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website,click here.Join the award-winning newsroom at KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio, Seattle's NPR news station. We are an independent, mission-driven nonprofit news organization dedicated to informing, entertaining and inspiring an audience of millions in Western Washington and the majestic Pacific Northwest. We are pursuing aGeneral Assignment Reporter (Reporter 1)to help our newsroom cover everyday assignments for KUOW's broadcast and digital audiences. PURPOSE The General Assignment Reporter plays a key function in KUOW's everyday news coverage, finding and regularly reporting stories for broadcast and digital audiences. The GA reporter tackles a wide variety of stories - hard news, breaking news, hyperlocal stories, explainers, continuing coverage, profiles, buzzy/trend stories and occasional enterprise work. JOB SUCCESS SUMMARY The General Assignment Reporter is curious about a wide variety of stories, from city hall to pickleball. You have your ear to the ground and are full of ideas for original reporting that reflects the life of the city and region. You enjoy and excel at short-form reporting on radio and online. You work the phones to get great tape from the desk, and have a knack for finding interesting, passionate voices in the field. You are highly productive, thrive when working at a fast pace and stay calm and focused when reporting breaking news. You are dedicated to the mission of public media and committed to producing journalism with integrity and editorial judgment that reflects the community. tasks & RESPONSIBILITIES Original reporting (85%) • Contribute stories (3 per week minimum) to KUOW 94.9 and KUOW.org • Meet everyday filing schedule that may require occasional evening and weekend work • Respond to breaking news • Appear on KUOW broadcast shows and podcasts • Build sources and find new voices • Use social media as a reporting tool Station support (15%) • Participate in fundraising efforts • Appear at live events • Perform other tasks as assigned SUPERVISION RECEIVED Position reports to a news editor. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None Requirements include: • Bachelor's degree and three years of professional journalism practice including specific position requirements relating to news writing, radio production and audio editing; or equivalent combination of education/practice. Equivalent education/practice will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. Desired: • Familiarity with and appreciation of public media programming • Familiarity with Seattle and Western Washington Working Conditions: • tasks may occasionally require evening and weekend work when necessary to meet critical deadlines, especially during election cycles. • capability to travel when necessary to meet with sources and to attend station events. • Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions. • Position is appropriate/eligible for Hybrid/Occasional Telework. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND RACIAL EQUITY KUOW and the University of Washington are equal opportunity employers. KUOW is dedicated to building a culturally and ethnically diverse staff and creating a working environment that promotes racial equity and inclusiveness. We believe attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving our community and fulfilling our mission. Women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities and veterans are highly encouraged to apply. Organization: KUOW Job Job location: Seattle, WA United States Job Job Category: Reporting Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2024 Employment Type: Full time Send Application Materials To: https://uwhires.admin.washington.edu/eng/candidates/default.cfm?szCategory= jobprofile&szOrderID=237680&szCandidateID=0&szSearchWords=&s zReturnToSearch=1 Minimum income: $74,952.00 Maximum income: $81,840.00 Website: KUOW Job Field: Radio
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