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Capitol Access State Politics Reporter
Live and work in southeast Louisiana, one of the most culturally dynamic places in the country. NPR member station WRKF-FM, Baton Rouge Public Radio, seeks a state politics reporter to cover the state legislature for both WRKF and partner station, WWNO-FM in New Orleans. The reporter will produce timely coverage of the always interesting Louisiana state government and politics through spot and feature reports, for broadcast and online. The position is based in Baton Rouge and will include some travel, and the reporter’s work will be published and aired on both WRKF and WWNO sites and stations, as well as news partners sites and/or stations and branded as Capitol Access coverage. But most importantly, we’re looking for a talented reporter who’s passionate about covering our state’s most crucial issues and constant policy changes.
Essential Duties:
- Provide regular coverage for online and radio on current events in state government and politics, including daily reports during legislative sessions and longer feature reporting and multi-part series at other times for broadcast and digital.
- Use social media to promote digital stories, find sources and stay in the know on your beat.
- Develop extensive knowledge of Louisiana government, politics and other issues.
- Provide analysis and live two-ways.
- Suggest and produce special projects, segments and live broadcasts.
- Participate in fundraising activities.
- Contribute coverage to public radio networks, including NPR.
- Produce 2-ways and features specifically for our daily news program, Louisiana Considered.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field or equivalent experience
- Two years full-time professional experience in journalism or comparable experience.
- Excellent speaking, writing and editing skills
- Experience in broadcast
- Experience using social media to promote and find stories
Preferred:
- Experience producing audio dailies/features for radio
- Previous experience covering state politics
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000
Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter and five examples of their work to News Director Ryan Vasquez at ryanv@wrkf.org with subject line : State Politics Reporter Search.
Position is open until filled - first review submit by May 24, 2024.
We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, vision and dental coverage, Life and LTD, paid vacation, personal and sick time.
WWNO and WRKF Digital Producer
Is digital editing your jam? Do you like reaching public broadcasting audiences in new spaces? Are you comfortable with being the leader on new ideas?
Come join us in Southern Louisiana!
WWNO and WRKF form a regional newsroom with a shared focus to serve the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas and beyond.
We’re looking for a digital producer to help amplify the work of reporters in the digital space and to own engagement through other platforms like newsletters and social media.
This position is based at WWNO in New Orleans or WRKF in Baton Rouge and reports to the News Director. They will work with beat reporters and hosts to sharpen online storytelling, social media strategy, and develop a forward-looking approach to digital news. We’re looking for someone who can engage our existing audience in new ways and expand our reach to new places.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and links to 2-3 examples of digital projects you’ve created or managed (Be sure to explain your role) to Ryan Vasquez, News Director WWNO/WRKF.
Responsibilities:
- Advance our digital strategy for how we approach stories
- Work with reporters to edit and amplify audio stories digitally
- Curate partner content and publish to website
- Develop a social media strategy to boost the reach of stories
- Write and help curate the station newsletters
- Ensure that all content complies with NPR’s editorial standards
Required Skills:
- Strong news judgment
- At least 2 years of journalism experience
- A proven track record of editing original, enterprise work
- A collaborative spirit, excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously and changing priorities/conditions
- A discerning eye for copy editing and knowledge of AP style
- A demonstrated ability to develop and guide stories that reflect the full experience of diverse communities
- Ability to include audience and community engagement into the fabric of the story process
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with the public media system
- Experience tracking story metrics
- Data visualization experience
- Experience editing or reporting in Louisiana
- Experience with Grove CMS
- Ability to speak a language besides English
Minimum Salary:$50,000.00
Maximum Salary:
$60,000.00
This position will remain open until filled. First review is April 1, 2024.
WRKF is an equal opportunity employer
The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.