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Offer: News Fellow:Iowa Public Radio

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News Fellow

Listing description
Iowa Public Radio is seeking an early-career journalist to join us as a news fellow. This one-year program is designed for a person who knows the basics of broadcast journalism and would benefit from a year of mentorship while working as a general assignment reporter in IPR's Des Moines newsroom.
You'll work closely with our adjunct news director on everything from story pitch and assignment to final production. You'll also receive guidance on writing for the web, as well as in field recording and basic photography. At the end of your fellowship, our goal is for you to have sharpened the expertise you'll need to compete for full-time openings in the public media system, including IPR. Our newsroom is a mix of award-winning veteran and early career journalists and is a great place to work.
Des Moines regularly shows up on Top Ten lists of great places to live for recreation, low cost of living, and more. Information technology has a wide selection of restaurants and brew pubs, and lots of places to catch live music - from small clubs to big summer festivals. Like to bike? Check out the few hundred miles of connected bike trails that will take you from downtown, through the suburbs, and into the countryside.
If you're passionate about impactful journalism, care about ethics and diversity, and are eager to lgain more about making great radio, we'd love to hear from you.
Iowa Public Radio offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision, a retirement plan with a 2-to-1 employer match, immediate accrual of vacation (16 hours monthly) and sick (12 hours monthly) time and a flexible work environment.
KEY Job responsibilities:
70%Story Production
• Research, write and produce accurate stories for IPR news broadcasts and the web;
• Participate in interviews with news magazine and talk show program hosts, as needed, to discuss stories; and
• Participate in everyday editorial meetings.
20%Research
• Stay informed on issues in the Des Moines metro, maintaining a file or calendar of upcoming events or opportunities to update stories.
10%Other
• Participate in a variety of Iowa Public Radio events; and
• Performs other tasks as directed by the adjunct News Director.
MINIMUM Appropriate qualifications:
• Up to 1 year of practice (including internships) working in a professional journalism environment;
• Demonstrated capability to generate story ideas;
• Good broadcast and web writing expertise;
• practice operating a variety of broadcast equipment including audio boards, digital editing systems (e.g. Adobe Audition), field recording units and other production equipment; and
• A valid state-issued driver's license and reliable transportation.
PREFERRED Appropriate qualifications:
• practice with broadcast or audio reporting; and
• Previous public media practice.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
For full consideration, applications must include the following:
   » A detailedresume.
   » Cover letterdescribing how your practice relates to the tasks and minimum qualifications;
   » Samples of the broadcast scripts for two news storiesyou produced (one can be a web story).
   » Audio sample of a story you've produced. Can be uploaded to SoundCloud or another service that can be shared with us.
Please apply online athttps://www.iowapublicradio.org/careers-at-ipr. Employment at Iowa Public Radio is dependent upon prosperous completion of a criminal background check including a driving record review.
OUR VALUES:
   »Integrity: We maintain the highest standards of journalism, providing trustworthy and significant content with significant context.
   »Curiosity: We serve an inquisitive audience by asking questions, seeking expertise, and exploring new ideas.
   »Belonging: We strive to reflect Iowa's cultural complexity by offering a supportive, equitable space for individuals and communities to tell the stories unique to their lived practices.
   »Respect: We create a culture of respect for our audience, sources, and staff.
   »Innovation: We support creativity and embrace new ways of serving our audience.
IPR will accept applications through 5:00 PM, September 30, 2024.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Iowa Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin or sex is prohibited. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, please notify the appropriate local, state or federal agency.

Organization: 
Iowa Public Radio

Job Job location: 
Des Moines, IA United States

Job Job Category: 
Reporting

Deadline: 
Monday, September 30, 2024

Employment Type: 
Full time

Send Application Materials To: 

Please apply online athttps://www.iowapublicradio.org/careers-at-ipr

Minimum income: 
$40,000.00

Website: 
https://www.iowapublicradio.org/careers-at-ipr

Email address: 
E-Mail: dwolk@iowapublicradio.org

Job Field: 
Radio and Television

 

 

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Job Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Address: Des Moines
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 09/16/2024 / Viewed 2 times
Contact Information
Company: Iowa Public Radio
Contact Email: dwolk@iowapublicradio.org


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