Reporter, Wfdd

WFDD

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Not specified
Four-year degree in journalism or equivalent
One year professional journalism experience
Experience with live broadcast environment
WFDD is seeking an early-career reporter to cover general assignment stories across a 32-county region, contributing to daily newscasts and longer-form features. The ideal candidate will possess journalistic skills, the ability to manage time effectively, and engage with the community to identify relevant story ideas

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 successful candidate will report for daily newscasts including Morning Edition and All Things Considered while producing longer-form features.
  • This role requires the ability to manage time independently, meet strict deadlines, and engage with the community to identify relevant story ideas.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

WFDD is seeking an early-career reporter to cover general assignment stories across a 32-county region, contributing to daily newscasts and longer-form features. The ideal candidate will possess journalistic skills, the ability to manage time effectively, and engage with the community to identify relevant story ideas.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Four-year degree in journalism or equivalent
  • One year professional journalism experience
  • Experience with live broadcast environment
  • Valid driver's license with good driving record
  • Excellent grammar and spelling skills
  • Ability to work under pressure meeting deadlines

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with public radio news programming
  • Broad knowledge of local and 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
  • At least one year of professional journalism experience
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Must be insurable for company vehicle
  • Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Work Rights

Not specified

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