The Reporter/Editor is a professional who creates content and production elements for WGCU FM and TV broadcast programming, as well as digital content for the web. Generates compelling news stories. Serves as an internship program liaison for WGCU. Reports to the Managing Editor on the WGCU Content team.
WGCU is Southwest Florida’s source for PBS and NPR. A member-supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University, WGCU provides educational programming that inspires, informs and engages our community. Serving all or part of 12 counties in south and Southwest Florida, with five distinct digital TV channels, two FM radio channels, two HD radio channels, and multiple websites, WGCU delivers national and international programming, and develops, produces and delivers relevant, informative and educational local programs to the region.
FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
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Researches and develops news stories through ongoing inquiries with newsmakers and community figures on a local, state, national and international level.
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Conducts interviews, records audio, reports and writes news stories in accordance with journalistic standards and ethics as defined by the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio-Television News Directors Association.
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Cultivates and maintains news sources.
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Creates multi-platform treatments from stories whenever appropriate, including radio, television, and web.
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Functions as a liaison for student interns who are part of the WGCU Journalism Fellowship program. Supervises student workers and provides feedback and guidance.
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Makes public appearances on behalf of WGCU Public Broadcasting at various events in the community.
Other Duties:
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Participates in on-air fundraising campaigns and WGCU Public Media special events.
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Other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
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This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
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Professional, full-time experience in broadcast news, public radio field reporting and interviewing.
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Experience with public broadcasting, audio digital editing, FTP for audio production purposes, and field recording.
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Superior on-air voice quality.
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Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
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Experience participating in on-air membership campaigns.
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Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
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Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, verbal, and visual media.
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Skilled in the use of journalism principles and techniques.
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Network quality news writing, reporting, digital recording, and production skills.
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Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
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Skill in current digital audio editing, video desktop editing, and general desktop software applications including those that create original data journalism stories.
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Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents, and the general public.
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Ability to collect, analyze, organize and present information in a meaningful manner.
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Ability to be comfortable using microphones, portable recording devices for audio, video and radio studio production equipment.
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Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.
Pay Grade: 16