11/05/09
Job Opening: Senior Reporter/Producer
Reporter/producer. WMNF-FM seeking a full time reporter to produce and anchor news. B.A. with Liberal Arts or equivalent. Min one year exp in radio/print journalism. Great benefits. Send resume to Mercedes@wmnf.org or Mercedes Skelton, WMNF 1210 E. MLK Jr Blvd Tampa Fl 33603 EOE.
Application Deadline: 12/23/09
SENIOR REPORTER/PRODUCER
FULL TIME –EXEMPT
TITLE: Senior Reporter/Producer
Supervisor Assistant News Director
JOB SUMMARY:
Provide quality local, national and international news in accordance with WMNF style and format. Listed below are the responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
- Write, edit and produce stories as appropriate for radio presentation.
- Perform local reporting and field production of at least one original story per day to be broadcast on the WMNF evening news, which also may be utilized on morning and afternoon newscast, as assigned by Assistant News and Public Affairs Director, or News and Public Affairs Director.
- Produce and anchor afternoon headlines as assigned by Assistant News and Public Affairs Director
- Assist with the production of the WMNF evening news.
- Anchor evening newscast as assigned by Assistant News and Public Affairs Director.
- Develop news story ideas and coordinate coverage of local events and stories.
- Develop news story ideas and coordinate coverage of local events and stories with the * News and Public Affairs Director and the Assistant News and Public Affairs Director.
- Maintain fairness and high ethical standards
- Perform Assistant/News Director functions when necessary.
- Gather sound and communicate with a variety of sources.
- Participate in on-air fundraising during the WMNF Marathons
- Assist with station events as requested.
- Assist in the training of news volunteers.
- Supervise assigned volunteers
- Report problems to supervisor.
- Daily updates of WMNF news website.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Proven record of reporting skill.
- Excellent writing and editing ability
- Good computer skills
- Good live on-air presentation
- Ability to work on deadline
- Ability to edit sound files digitally.
- Work well as part of a team
- Ability to research independently
QUALIFICATIONS
- B.A. with Liberal Arts background or equivalent
- Minimum one year experience in radio/print journalism
- Basic knowledge of broadcast production and field recording equipment.
- Good broadcast voice, demonstrated announcing and writing skills
- Familiar with current copyright regulations
- Must have a working vehicle, valid drivers license and minimum amount of vehicle insurance required by the state.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
- Understanding of FCC Rules and Regulations regarding broadcast
