Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Illinois State University

WGLT/WCBU Extra Help Reporter

Career Insights for Reporter

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Illinois data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.

$53,594 / year median in Illinois

-11% projected decline

Explore Career

Job Description

Title:
WGLT/WCBU
Extra Help Reporter Division Name:
Academic Affairs Department:
Radio Station WGLT Job Summary WGLT and WCBU, the NPR member-stations in Normal and Peoria, IL, are looking to hire correspondents to report a variety of stories for our newsroom. Radio experience is preferred, but those with newspaper or TV backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Hours are flexible based on your availability. Work can be performed at the WGLT or WCBU offices/studios or out in the field depending on the story assignment. Additional Information Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University's 403(b) Plan . Salary Rate / Pay Rate $22.00 per hour Required Qualifications Professional or student media experience in print or broadcast journalism. Work Hours Work hours are flexible and based on availability. Functional Expectations Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: Effectively communicate on a daily basis. Proposed Starting Date 2026
Optional Applicant Documents Certification of Retirement Annuity Please Note :
These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply" Special Instructions for Applicants Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment and are paid for hours worked only. Extra Help employment does not guarantee permanent placement. Extra Help employees may only work up to 900 total hours. Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. Contact Information for Applicants Breanna Crippen Human Resources 309-438-8315 bcplese@ilstu.edu Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383 . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311 . Back to job listing