Sr. Reporter (Houston Public Media)–(STA013918)G1K8_UHM – Sr Reporter Organization :H0018 KUHF Radio Description
Researches, reports, writes and produces multimedia spot and features for Houston Public Media (HPM) on-air and digital platforms. Serves as on-air program host, Individual position may be specific to either tv or radio operations.
Job Duties
As senior reporter, provides aesthetic and creative direction of the production process for live and recorded public media programs.
Conceives, researches, develops and executes ideas and concepts into program content.
Provides on-air hosting and verbal delivery consistent with highest professional broadcast standards: National Public Radio-NPR
Operates station broadcast and production equipment in a professional manner consistent with NPR standards.
Advance the station’s public image at community outreach events.
Participates in station fund-raising campaigns and special events.
May assist station management by training other on-air talent or by serving as a team lead.
Curates the HPM website and shares content on various social media platforms, to include Facebook, Twitter, etc..
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
EEO/AA
Qualifications
Bachelors and 5 years experience
Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.
Notes to Applicant:Senior Enterprise Reporter The Senior Enterprise Reporter is a newsroom leader who clearly demonstrates a commitment to Houston Public Media’s mission to inform the public on issues impacting the Houston region and Texas. You can strategically cover the major stories through a deep understanding of the issues, guiding and planning coverage with editors, and providing timely and thoroughly reported stories. This means producing daily and indepth news stories for radio, podcast, and digital audiences. You will cover news of the day, breaking news, and independently generate original story ideas through building reliable sources, fact gathering, and data-based reporting. An Enterprise Reporter is tenacious, organized, and flexible, possesses a “can-do” attitude, is motivated to delve into a story and committed to their craft. You are expected to produce and write in-depth stories on a regular basis which means you’re juggling multiple stories simultaneously through researching and interviewing sources, going where the story is to collect information and audio, adjusting your schedule to cover events and conduct interviews, requesting records, working with data, writing stories for audio and web, and editing the story using Adobe Audition. You are also communicating with editors throughout the reporting process. An Enterprise Reporter possesses strong writing skills for audio storytelling and web and has experience using data and public records in their reporting. A Senior Reporter leans into the leadership role, offering analysis to editors and peers, regularly contributing ideas to daily news meetings, mentoring young reporters to deepen their skills, and filling in for the editor. You are a highly effective communicator who keeps editors informed, collaborates easily with peers, and problem-solves. A Senior Reporter is expected to model accountability, initiative, willingness to grow, and a commitment to excellence. Spanish language familiarity a plus. Don’t meet every single one of these qualifications? Still feel like you could be the right person for this job? Apply! We want to hear more about you and your experience. Hiring Manager: Christina Lee Job entails: • Holistic understanding and awareness of newsroom needs and initiates discussions with editors and activates to provide coverage. • Guiding newsroom on coverage of issues, topics and angles on stories while providing analysis in decision making. • Working with EP to develop daily and in-depth stories for radio and web. • Going into the field to conduct interviews, cover breaking news and events, gather information, records, audio, etc. Write features, newscast items and web copy. Do live shots. • Being able and willing to adjust schedule as needed. • Editing in Audition, using recording equipment. • Collaboration with station partners on story projects Leadership – High visibility, newsroom engagement, analysis, mentorship, filling in for editor. • Being a highly effective communicator • Modelling for peers The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Salary:Commensurate with Experience/Education Required Attachments by Candidate:Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Writing Samples, Publications Employee Status :Regular/Benefits Job Posting :Jan 10, 2024, 2:45:24 PM
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