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Iowa Public Radio · 1 day ago

Midwest Newsroom News Fellow

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Iowa Public Radio is offering a 12-month reporting fellowship focused on immigration policy and its impact. The Fellow will engage in investigative journalism and storytelling, working with a team to cover crucial issues and amplify underrepresented voices.

BroadcastingNewsNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Donna Wolk, SHRM-SCP

Responsibilities

Cover immigration policy and its impact on individuals and communities

Amplify voices that often go unheard

Dig for answers and craft compelling narratives for audio and digital audiences

Combine investigative and accountability projects and short-term stories based on partner needs

Pursue stories of their own and report assigned stories for partner newsrooms

Qualification

Audio reportingData journalismPublic recordsWriting for multiple platformsSocial media storytellingStory idea generationCompelling narrative craftingInterest in regional storiesBilingual in Spanish

Required

Current students are ineligible to apply

At least 1 year of experience (including internships) working in a professional newsroom environment

Demonstrated ability to generate story ideas

Ability to identify stories that will amplify voices that often go unheard, dig for answers and craft compelling narratives for audio and digital audiences

Keen interest in telling stories throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas

A valid state-issued driver's license and reliable transportation and ability to travel