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Job Offer: General Assignment Reporter and Backup Host:Colorado Public Radio

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General Assignment Reporter and Backup Host

Listing description
Colorado Public Radio (CPR) is seeking a General Assignment Reporter / Backup Host to work Sundays through Thursdays.
About the Position:
The General Assignment Reporter / Backup Host publishes everyday digital stories and picks up digital and on-air coverage as needed. Essential to the CPR News goals of being accurate, present and urgent, you will file everyday newscast spots, everyday digital stories and longer term features. You will mostly be able to develop your own areas of focus alongside your editor, and as part of that work, will often partner or collaborate with others in the newsroom. You will cover Colorado in ways that reflect and represent the state's diversity, including a focus on underrepresented communities and regions.
The new hire is expected to reside in the Denver Metro upon starting - this is not a remote position. There is day-to-day schedule and worksite flexibility as needed, however, please be aware that this position's required schedule is Sunday - Thursday, 9 am to 5 pm.
About You:
You are a responsive, adaptable and reliable reporter, ignited by curiosity and interested in everyday news. You have a fast metabolism for producing stories that reflect what's happening, as well as a desire to create enterprise stories that can get conversations going about important Colorado issues. You're excited about the general assignment beat because you have a variety of interests and see yourself as a lifelong learner. You're committed to diversity and inclusivity in sourcing and story choice and are able to develop a wide variety of sources from diverse communities. You're a creative storyteller. You're also a collaborator who likes to work with other reporters on projects to better your own work. You're interested in opportunities to develop new storytelling platforms expertise (e.g. hosting expertise and additional audio expertise).
Minimum Appropriate qualifications:
   » A minimum of 3 years of practice working for a everyday publication or in a newsroom is required (practice in local news, particularly with a digital news site, is preferred).
   » expertise of the fundamentals of fair and accurate reporting is required.
   » capability to generate great story ideas that speak to varied, real, human practices is required (a demonstrated practice earning trust and reporting on issues impacting underserved communities is preferred).
   » Excellent written and verbal communication expertise with a strong attention to detail is required.
   » capability to work collaboratively, meet deadlines, switch between tasks as necessary and work in a fast-paced, digital environment is required.
   » Audio editing expertise (particularly practice with Adobe Audition) are required.
   » A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required as this function needs access to reliable transportation to respond with urgency to news events. Newsroom vehicles will sometimes be available for your use.
   »capability to work a non-standard schedule; Sun - Thurs, 9 am - 5 pm
Education Equivalency:
   » High School or GED degree required. significant Associates or Bachelors degreemayreplace some of the years of practice required.
Don't meet every single requirement? Research has shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Colorado Public Radio, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this function, but your past practice doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other functions with us.
advantages:
Colorado Public Radio is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our culture of caring. Our employees have access to: 100 percent employer paid individual health, dental, life, and discapability coverage; an outstanding paid family medical leave policy plus paid holidays and a very generous sick, vacation, and personal time off plan; voluntary offerings such as vision; a retirement plan with no waiting or vesting periods; flexible schedules; engagement and development opportunities; and a casual atmosphere.
Position Information:
Employment type: Full-time
Hiring Range: Grade 17 - $61,100 - $76,300
Structure Title: Reporter, News Delivery
Starting Pay: located on education and practice.
Application Requirements:
Click here to apply (https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/MOPBC0031.careers?ApplyToJob=6377052 88) to apply. Please upload a resume and answer all application questions.
Incomplete Applications will not be considered.
Application Deadline: June 5th, 2024
At Colorado Public Radio we are committed to cultivating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that helps us represent the voices of the communities within Colorado. We highly encourage candidates with unique contributions such as ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, nation of origin, age, language, veteran status, color, religion, discapability and sexual orientation to apply to our openings. CPR is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Organization: 
Colorado Public Radio

Job Job location: 
Centennial , CO United States

Job Job Category: 
Reporting

Deadline: 
Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Employment Type: 
Full time

Hours Per Week: 
40.00

Send Application Materials To: 

https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/MOPBC0031.careers?ApplyToJob=63770528 8

Minimum income: 
$91,100.00

Maximum income: 
$76,300.00

Website: 
Colorado Public Radio

Email address: 
E-Mail: aanderson@cprmail.org

Phone: 
(303) 871-9191

Job Field: 
Radio

 

 

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Job Location: Centennial, Colorado
Address: Centennial
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 05/23/2024 / Viewed 13 times
Contact Information
Company: Colorado Public Radio
Contact Email: aanderson@cprmail.org


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