Ideastream Public Media · 1 day ago
Appalachian Reporter/Producer – The Ohio Newsroom
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $56K/yr
2+ years expIdeastream Public Media is a Cleveland-based media organization and home to Ohio’s largest NPR, PBS and classical radio stations. They are seeking a passionate and self-motivated Appalachian Reporter/Producer to report on education, environmental, and economic stories in rural Ohio, focusing on community needs and producing high-quality journalism.
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Responsibilities
Report on daily news throughout the five-county region of Guernsey, Harrison, Monroe, Morgan and Noble for distribution on Ohio Newsroom stations and websites and other local publications
Create interviews and narrated feature-length content and spot news pieces, all focused on Appalachian Ohio
Utilize a community advisory board and public listening sessions and in-depth sourcing conversations with local institutions, from churches to chambers of commerce to civic and fraternal organizations
Provide important broader context for regional trends and look to larger solutions to community needs
Qualification
Required
Strong reporting and writing skills
Abundance of ideas
Willingness to learn radio production
Ability to travel to reporting sites across Appalachia
Crisp and clear broadcast writing style
Thorough, comprehensive and engaging writing style for the web
Strong cultural understanding of the Appalachian region
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field
Two years of journalism experience working in multiple media platforms
Equivalent experience in related fields and education will be considered
Benefits
Medical coverage
A 403(b) plan with an employer match
Hybrid work schedules
Paid time off
Much more
Company
Ideastream Public Media
Ideastream Public Media serves Northeast Ohioans by listening, understanding and fostering dialogues across the region.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Yvette Cook Darby
Chief Development and Marketing Officer
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