Reporter 2 - (STA015045)

Researches, reports, writes and produces multimedia spot and features for Houston Public Media (HPM) on-air and digital platforms. Serves as on-air program host, Individual position may be specific to either tv or radio operations.

1. Provides aesthetic and creative direction of the production process for live and recorded public media programs.
2. Conceives, researches, develops and executes ideas and concepts into program content.
3. Provides on-air hosting and verbal delivery consistent with highest professional broadcast standards: National Public Radio-NPR
4. Operates station broadcast and production equipment in a professional manner consistent with NPR standards.
5. Advance the station's public image at community outreach events.
6. Participates in station fund-raising campaigns and special events.
7. May assist station management by training other on-air talent or by serving as a team lead.
8. Curates the HPM website and shares content on various social media platforms, to include Facebook, Twitter, etc.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

EEO/AA

Qualifications :

Bachelors and 3 years experience

Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience. Certification/Licensing: None.

Additional Job Posting Information

On air, radio reporting or equivalent experience preferred.

Notes to Applicant: Houston Public Media (News 88.7) is looking for a general assignments reporter to join a growing team of multi-platform journalists covering the nation's 4th largest city. Houston is a dynamic place where big stories happen. News 88.7 is committed to covering daily news with 20 local and statewide newscasts each weekday. Our perfect candidate will be strong writer, have both radio and digital experience, be able to cover breaking news and know how to use audio editing software. Houston is a diverse, affordable, growing city with many stories to be told. Houston Public Media has a strong commitment to local news and is looking for new ways to reach our audience. A strong social media presence, the ability to do live radio and 3-5 years of local journalism experience is preferred. This is not a job for beginners or candidates with no radio or digital experience. Please include your resume, cover letter and two audio samples of your recent work.