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Offer: General Assignment Reporter and Specialty Reporter (Education).:WUWM-FMJob description: General Assignment Reporter and Specialty Reporter (Education). Listing description WUWM has the largest public radio newsroom in southeastern Wisconsin. Our radio market is Milwaukee - Racine (#42) In addition to covering the local issues that are most important to the community, WUWM's news team runs special reporting initiatives on significant beats, including the environment, education, and race and ethnicity and 2024 has seen exceptional work on theRNCand election coverage. Their local show and podcast, Lake Effect, brings the community local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee. Over the last three decades,WUWMhas increased content creation, become more proficient at raising funds to sustain its operation, and expanded its impact on the community.WUWMwon 25 awards for work produced in 2023 by the Newsroom, Lake Effect and Digital Teams. The stories and interviews were honored in competitions held by state, regional and national journalism organizations. The independent, educational mission ofWUWMand its programs fuel a passionate bond with its growing listenership. Reporters atWUWMresearch, prepare, and report stories from the Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin region that are balanced, issue-oriented, and analytical for use in news and/or public affairs programs. Reporters employ editorial judgement to select sources, conduct and record interviews, write scripts, and may edit audio and/or video during the production of reporting assignments. WUWMis looking to hire a General Assignment Reporter and Specialty Reporter (Education). The General Assignment Reporter will develop stories for on air and digital platforms about various news and community related events and issues affecting Milwaukee and the surrounding region The Specialty Reporter (Education) will execute similar tasks to a general reporter, but seek additional information, interviews and develop content that addresses education. This reporter will develop special projects, including collaborations with other beat reporters (Race & Ethnicity and Environment). One example would be producing two series each year. Reporting tasks specifically include: » Contributes to content including interviewing sources, writing stories/reports, and completing other necessary production tasks to create news/public affairs reports » Applies editorial judgment and maintains industry standards of journalistic ethics and excellence » Stays abreast of developments in assigned areas, maintains contacts on continued stories to ensure follow-up, and research topic areas to provide in-depth reports » Collaborates with digital content teams on both long-term and short-term multimedia projects This position requires the capability to work weekdays, evenings, and occasional weekends, as well as means of transportation to conduct off-site reporting and interviews. Work will be performed primarily on-site at the Chase Tower in Milwaukee. Hybrid work options may be available with specifics regarding work location requirements discussed during the interview process. Minimum Qualifications » Demonstrated capability to discover and produce in-depth issue-oriented stories for broadcast and digital platforms. » A bachelor's degree and 3 years of practice, OR 5 years of practice in broadcast journalism Preferred Qualifications » Demonstrated familiarity with Southeastern Wisconsin issues » Demonstrated expertise ofWUWMand/or public radio » Audio editing practice » For specialty reporting position, 2 years of practice working specifically with or covering diverse populations, related to the specialty reporting area Target income Range:$52,000-$65,000 (income will be determined by finalist's practice, training, education, and equity-located factors.?) Organization: WUWM-FM Job Job location: Milwaukee, WI United States Job Job Category: Reporting Deadline: Friday, October 4, 2024 Employment Type: Full time Send Application Materials To: candidates will be expected to provide: » A Resume » A cover letter that addresses the candidate's professional level work practice as Information technology relates to all required and preferred qualifications. » A list of three professional references with contact information, including at least one reference outside ofWUWM More info available at: https://www.wuwm.com/work-at-wuwm Apply at : https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39377 Website: https://www.wuwm.com/ Job Field: Radio
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