Reporter, Wfdd

WFDD

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Not specified; not specified; not specified
Fully onsite
Four-year degree or equivalent required
One year professional journalism experience
Experience in radio and web production
WFDD is seeking an early-career reporter to cover general assignment stories and develop a specialized beat within a 32-county region. The role involves reporting for daily broadcasts and longer-form features, requiring strong news-gathering and writing skills

Job Summary

  • WFDD is seeking an early-career reporter to cover general assignment stories across a 32-county region while developing a specific beat.
  • The role involves reporting for daily newscasts including Morning Edition and All Things Considered, as well as producing longer-form features.
  • Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work within a live broadcast environment, manage multiple stories simultaneously, and adhere to high ethical standards.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

WFDD is seeking an early-career reporter to cover general assignment stories and develop a specialized beat within a 32-county region. The role involves reporting for daily broadcasts and longer-form features, requiring strong news-gathering and writing skills.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Four-year degree or equivalent required
  • One year professional journalism experience
  • Experience in radio and web production
  • Valid driver's license with good record
  • Ability to work under pressure deadlines

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with public radio programming
  • Broad knowledge of local regional issues
  • Track record of network story contributions
  • Ability to learn quickly and be flexible
  • Experience posting to content management systems

Key Requirements

  • Four-year degree required
  • One year professional journalism experience
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Must be insurable for driving
  • Not eligible for visa sponsorship

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