Reporter-Education

Job Summary:
The Chicago Public Radio Education Reporter produces news reports and features for broadcast on programs in Chicago Public Radio’s Public Affairs Department.

Essential Functions includes but are not limited to:
• Works with Desk Editor and Managing Editor to produce news spot reports and features on education-related topics for Public Affairs programs.
• Generates and pitches original story ideas. Researches, reports, writes and produces content for Public Affairs programs.
• Files spot reports live in-studio or in the field and may contribute to roundtable discussions of events and issues. Conducts live debriefs with hosts as appropriate.
• Assists in training/mentoring of interns and other staff as appropriate.
• May present newscasts or prepare broadcast material for others and substitute for news anchors and hosts as requested.
• Participates in on-air fund-raising.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with Chicago Public Radio’s high journalistic standards to ensure that accuracy, thoroughness, and fairness are central characteristics of all content presented.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrates strong writing, reporting and production skills.
• Should have solid knowledge of broadcast equipment, digital editing and posting stories online.
• Expected to be well informed in a wide range of areas beyond current events.
• Must have excellent writing, and interviewing skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and take direction.
• Knowledge of regional education issues desirable.
• Hosting, anchoring and editing experience a plus.

Qualifications:
College graduate or equivalent experience; Must have two years of full-time journalism experience with broadcast experience strongly emphasized.

Reports to:
Education Desk Senior Editor. Work hours and assignments of the Reporter shall be determined by Education Desk Senior Editor with the Managing Editor and are subject to change.

In addition to resume and references, please include a non-returnable demo CD (audio or MP3) of News Features.

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