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National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) · 1 day ago

Rural Communities Reporter

Wausau, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$55K/yr - $60K/yr

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is seeking a Rural Communities Reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) to cover stories from the state's rural areas. This role involves investigating various issues affecting rural communities and producing content for both radio and digital platforms.

AssociationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Tell stories of the state's rural communities for a cross-platform collaboration with PBS Wisconsin

Bridge information gaps and amplify rural perspectives

Investigate gaps in access to health care and track the consequences of population decline

Profile innovative businesses and community-led solutions to rural challenges

Cover daily news including breaking regional news of statewide interest

Report in-depth features for radio and digital audiences

Work together with a team that includes reporters and editors from both WPR and PBS Wisconsin

Create short-form vertical videos and other digitally tailored content for newsletters and social media channels

Serve audiences with daily stories, feature reports and appearances on statewide talk shows

Qualification

NewswritingEnterprising reportingNewsgathering techniquesRadio story productionWisconsinPublic media experienceCollaboration skillsIndependent work

Required

Excellent communication skills including newswriting

Demonstrated history of enterprising reporting

Demonstrated knowledge of newsgathering and reporting techniques

Ability to work in both independent and collaborative settings

Preferred

Experience writing and producing radio stories

Knowledge and understanding of Wisconsin and its rural communities

Experience working in public media

Company

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide.

Founded in 1975