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Job Opportunity: State Politics Reporter:WRKFJob description: State Politics Reporter Listing description Capitol Access State Politics Reporter Live and work in southeast Louisiana, one of the most culturally dynamic places in the country. NPR member station WRKF-FM, Baton Rouge Public Radio, seeks a state politics reporter to cover the state legislature for both WRKF and partner station, WWNO-FM in New Orleans. The reporter will produce timely coverage of the always interesting Louisiana state government and politics through spot and feature reports, for broadcast and online. The position is located in Baton Rouge and will include some travel, and the reporter's work will be published and aired on both WRKF and WWNO sites and stations, as well as news partners sites and/or stations and branded as Capitol Access coverage. But most importantly, we're looking for a talented reporter who's passionate about covering our state's most crucial issues and constant policy changes. ESSENTIAL tasks: - Provide regular coverage for online and radio on current events in state government and politics, including everyday reports during legislative sessions and longer feature reporting and multi-part series at other times for broadcast and digital. - Use social media to promote digital stories, find sources and stay in the know on your beat. - Develop broad expertise of Louisiana government, politics and other issues. - Provide analysis and live two-ways. - Suggest and produce special projects, segments and live broadcasts. - Participate in fundraising activities. - Contribute coverage to public radio networks, including NPR. - Produce 2-ways and features specifically for our everyday news program, Louisiana Considered. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in appropriate field or equivalent practice - Two years full-time professional practice in journalism or comparable practice. - Excellent speaking, writing and editing expertise - practice in broadcast - practice using social media to promote and find stories Preferred: - practice producing audio dailies/features for radio - Previous practice covering state politics Organization: WRKF Job Job location: Baton Rouge , LA United States Job Job Category: Reporting Employment Type: Full time Send Application Materials To: Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter and five examples of their work to News Director Ryan Vasquez at E-Mail: ryanv@wrkf.org with subject line : State Politics Reporter Search. Position is open until filled - first review submit by May 24, 2024. We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, vision and dental coverage, Life and LTD, paid vacation, personal and sick time. WRKF is an equal opportunity employer Minimum income: $50,000.00 Maximum income: $60,000.00 Website: WRKF - Baton Rouge Public Radio Email address: E-Mail: paul@wrkf.org Job Field: Radio
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