Local Government & Communities Reporter

• Generous Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays
• Employer-paid Medical and Dental Insurance
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 2% SIMPLE IRA contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Downtown parking provided

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of four years reporting experience and demonstrated initiative in developing sources to produce original reporting.
• Experience producing stories across multiple platforms and effectively using social media.
• Experience covering local government, politics, or public policy preferred.
• Demonstrated sound news judgment.
• A passion for the mission of public radio.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, accurate and compelling stories for broadcast and online.
• Ability to explain complex topics in accessible and engaging ways.
• Experience with public records requests.
• Experience using audio editing software and equipment to produce broadcast content.
• Technologically versatile and proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive and organizational/communication software, with willingness to expand skills.
• Multimedia reporting and digital storytelling skills are desirable.
• Demonstrated professionalism and strong collaborative skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work efficiently with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to balance daily coverage with medium- and long-term story development.
• Able to work extended hours as needed and travel, sometimes on short notice.
• Ability to travel to story destinations in a timely manner.
• Spanish proficiency is highly preferred.

• Produces original enterprise reporting on City Council, local government agencies and significant civic and public policy developments impacting local communities. 
• Produces daily coverage and breaking news related to local government and public policy.
• Develops original explanatory, investigative and accountability journalism that analyzes the impact of local government and public policy decisions on communities and civic life. 
• Produces in-depth reporting on housing, transportation, infrastructure, public safety, growth and development, climate resilience, and neighborhood change affecting local communities. 
• Conceives, develops and executes original enterprise and investigative story ideas, exercising independent editorial judgment in researching, structuring and producing multi-platform journalism for broadcast, digital and social audiences. 
• Develops relationships with community members, public officials, advocates, and subject-matter experts.
• Conducts independent research and analysis using public records, data sets and documentary sources to develop original, accountability-driven journalism.
• Collaborates with journalists on coverage of statewide issues, accountability reporting and stories connecting local communities to broader regional and state trends.
• Participates in daily editorial meetings and collaborates on special coverage and newsroom initiatives.
• Represents the organization at community events, public forums and civic gatherings, contributing to audience engagement, source development and the advancement of enterprise reporting priorities. 
• Uses social media applications to disseminate news and engage audiences.
• Fulfills administrative obligations related to assignments, including timely communication with editors, accurate story summaries and expense reports.
• Participates appropriately in station fundraising, sponsorship activities and live events.
• Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.

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