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Job Opportunity: General Assignment Local News Reporter:Public Media of New England Inc.

Job description:

General Assignment Local News Reporter

Listing description
97.9 WHAV, Greater Haverhill's only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, offers a unique opportunity to join a respected and growing regional news operation-on-air, online, everywhere.
The position can be structured as part- or full-time or something in between as mutually agreed.
tasks include writing, reporting, photographing and recording news stories, which may include urgent breaking news, crime and court, public meetings, local elections and investigative and/or deep-dive pieces as assigned; night and occasional weekend assignments as news breaks; placing public meetings and events on the air live; recording and editing audio; and possible announcing.
prosperous candidates will demonstrate an knowledge of what constitutes news, commitment to accuracy, attention to detail, natural curiosity, objectivity, dependcapability and availability to learn.
The position offers potential for growth.
Requirements
   » A bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
   » Prior writing/reporting practice (college newspaper, web, TV or radio will be considered)
   » Above average English spelling and grammar
   » Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
   » Strong ethics
   » capability to work well and quickly under deadline pressure
   » Familiarity with connected Press (AP) Style
   » Mastery of Microsoft Word and solid PC expertise
Some technical training will be provided.
Public Media of New England Inc. d/b/a WHAV promotes equal employment opportunities for all employees and candidates for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, discapability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran. WHAV is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment during all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
WHAV is an affiliate of CBS News Radio and holds memberships in the Institute for Nonprofit News, National Federation of Community Broadcasters, Radio Television Digital News Association and Massachusetts Broadcasters Association.

Organization: 
Public Media of New England Inc.

Job Job location: 
Haverhill, MA United States

Job Job Category: 
Reporting

Employment Type: 
Part time

Hours Per Week: 
20.00

Send Application Materials To: 

To be considered, upload introductory letter, resume and three writing samples (URLs accepted) using the link at https://whav.net/2024/09/19/careers-part-time-multimedia-general-assignment -journalist/. Please indicate areas where you have practice and/or where you'd like to lgain and develop. No telephone calls please.

Minimum income: 
$16.00

Maximum income: 
$21.00

Website: 
WHAV

Email address: 
E-Mail: tcoco@whav.net

Phone: 
(978) 374-1900

Job Field: 
Radio

 

 

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Job Location: Haverhill, Massachusetts
Address: Haverhill
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 09/19/2024 / Viewed 11 times
Contact Information
Company: Public Media of New England Inc.
Contact Email: tcoco@whav.net


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