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Journalist

Department: Radio

Summary

This is a professional position primarily serving as a reporter for WABE 90.1FM. This position requires solid experience in reporting and crafting informative reports of local and state news, as well as experience in producing NPR style, in-depth, local feature stories and interviews. Hosting on-air during news programs may be required, and air shifts will vary depending on needs of the station and station management. Air shifts may include, but not be limited to weekday drive time, weekday evenings, holidays and weekends. Some limited news related appearances on behalf of the radio and TV station may also be required.

Accountabilities

• Serves as WABE reporter for local and national news programs, presenting local news and feature reports in the public radio style.
• Works in cooperation with the news department to compile stories and live, on-air presentation of local content for news programs. This will be a combination of in-studio production, interviewing (some live), coverage of special news assignments as directed, working with technical equipment related to broadcasting, participating in mandatory on-air fundraising and performing other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Works under the direction of supervisors to research, write, and produce local spot news, features, live interviews and long-form public affairs programs.
• Serves on behalf of the station as a spokesperson and or representative at assigned station events or other community related forums.

  - Other duties as assigned by Station Management.

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or similar field from an accredited college or university.
• Must have experience with a background and proven track record in news, news gathering, news writing and news anchoring/reporting.
• Must have demonstrated experience in developing and producing both short and long form public radio news content.
• Must have proven ability to write news scripts for local radio news casts and feature material in NPR style.
• Must be able to handle a variety of activities, work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as skills in news writing, editing, interviewing, production, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have excellent knowledge of NPR’s newsmagazine clocks and how best to utilize local news breaks to ensure local and national sound and quality uniformity.
• Must have experience with the news gathering process and story development in a large market.
• Must be able to run an air control board and fill in as host on news shifts when needed.
• Must be able to set up a production studio and engineer two-way interviews.
• Must have excellent working knowledge of public radio news.
• Must participate in on-air fundraising.
• Must have excellent and proven ability to edit in the multi-track mode of Cool Edit Pro or Adobe Audition and able to train others on its use.
• Must be able to quickly encode and deliver high quality MPEG files.
• Must be proficient in knowledge of microphone polarization patterns.
• Must be proficient in the use and handling of audio compact flash recorders and moving recorded product into automation system.
• Knowledge of Georgia and Georgia State politics is desired, but not required.

Key Behavioral Competancies

• Decision-Making: Identifies problems, gathers information, and applies knowledge and understanding of the business to address those problems; demonstrates decisiveness by taking smart risks. Discernment/Judgment: Displays high awareness of the potential and actual impact of his/her behavior and actions, and considers all aspects of a situation before taking action. Actions are aligned with AETC mission, vision and values, and demonstrate respect, appreciation and consideration for all individuals and groups, both within AETC and across the communities it serves.
• Results Orientation: Demonstrates the drive to achieve set goals and objectives. Acts in a timely and rational manner to achieve goals and objectives, using business knowledge, experience, and factual assessment of all the information in doing so.
• Builds Partnerships: Leverages collaboration and communication as a foundation for building and maintaining productive working relationships; partners with others across functional lines to make decisions in AETC’s best interest.
• Communication and Influences: Effectively transfers through and expresses ideas using speech, listening skills and writing skills. Establishes credibility and garners respect at all levels within and across the organization.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, books and newspapers.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems collects data/information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level and unleveled surface for periodic periods through out the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required filing documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment. Exposure to outside elements during course of work to be expected to perform essential functions.

Submit resume and CD/Audio Tape containing air-checks and or news stories to HR.