General Assignment/Enterprise Reporter

TheOpportunity90.5WESA, Pittsburgh's NPR news station, is seeking an Enterprise/GeneralAssignment Reporter to join a broadcast and digital newsroom thatconsistently punches above its weight and prides itself on being first.

Thesuccessful candidate will cover fast-breaking news in the Pittsburgh region,while assessing significant issues and emergent trends impacting the region.

Responsibilities will balance the production of daily spot news reports forWESA radio newscasts with the development of in-depth features and explainersthat help southwestern Pennsylvanians better understand the place they callhome. This full-time exempt position reports to the News Director.

This reporter can meet tight deadlines and tackle a variety ofstories that span a breadth of subject areas — from breaking news and quick-hitdailies to nuanced profiles of newsmakers and deep dives that illuminate issuesand current events.

Whatyou'll need:

• Arecord of journalistic excellence, a commitment to excellence in audio anddigital storytelling, and zeal for delving into complex issues and generatinginvestigative and analytical enterprise reporting on key trends and impacts.
• Abilityto produce clear, compelling storytelling that doesn't just document events buthelps readers and listeners understand their significance.
• Curiosityabout multiple coverage areas, from higher education and environmental issuesto politics and government — and why those stories matter to people in WesternPennsylvania.
• Proficiencyat finding fresh angles and narratives, centering people, and gathering voicesthat resonate with listeners and readers — whether you're developing a quickturnaround or an in-depth report.

Public radio or audio productionexperience is preferred but not essential.

Also helpful but not mandatory:

familiarity and experience with data analysis tools, public and researchdatabases, court and public records, and FOIA/Right-to-Know requests.

Essential Functions:

• Research,report, write, and produce multimedia spots, feature and enterprise stories forWESA's broadcast and digital platforms.
• Meet allregular and recurring deadlines.
• Consistentlygenerate and pitch creative, thoughtful and original story ideas in multiplemedia.
• Executeassignments from newsroom editors.
• Mix andedit audio reports both in the studio and in the field.
• Takestill photos and videos in the field.
• Usesocial media to break news, engage audiences and expand your source base.
• Createtrustworthy relationships with contacts and sources.
• As neededor directed, lead or collaborate with newsroom teams to produce in-depthpackages that require strategic planning and direction to ensure completion oftop-quality work.
• Bewilling and available to work during off-hours and weekends, as needed.
• Makepublic appearances as opportunities arise to enhance WESA's brand.
• Participatein on-air and online fundraising as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge,Skills and Abilities:

• Strongon-air and digital reporting, writing and technical skills.
• Impeccabletrack record of accuracy and fairness in reporting and storytelling.
• Abilityto gather quality field audio, to edit and mix ably for use on air or digitalplatforms.
• Self-motivatedteam player with a track record of producing daily news stories and features ofinterest to local audiences.
• Sound andethical judgment, with a commitment to balance and fairness.
• Abilityto handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Knowledgeof Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania is helpful.
• Demonstratedability to shoot and edit video and photos.
• Creativityand sound judgment in social media usage.
• Excellent communication skills.

Requirements:

• Bachelor'sdegree in journalism-related field or equivalent experience/training.
• Three or more yearsof reporting in aprofessional broadcast newsroom environment with multimedia news contenttraining and experience.
• Abilityand willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, with some long daysrequired at times.
• Honestyand integrity in all dealings.
• Enthusiasm for the mission of PCBC andits stations.

About Pittsburgh Community BroadcastingPittsburghCommunity Broadcasting is a team full of passionate and fun people dedicated toour crafts as well as our communities. We operate two local public radio stations anda local newsroom that serves the community across radio, digital and eventplatforms. 90.5 WESA is Pittsburgh's NPR News Station and WESA News is anaward-winning, dynamic and ambitious newsroom serving southwestern Pennsylvaniaover-the-air, online and through our daily newsletter, Inbox Edition. 91.3 WYEPis one of the most highly regarded non-commercial Triple-A music stations inthe country and has been a cultural institution in Pittsburgh for almost 50 years. Our organization plays a vital role inbuilding connections across southwestern Pennsylvania and strengthening ourcommunities through exceptional journalism and cultural exploration andeducation . . . and we have a powerful broadcast network to help!

What's itlike working at PCBC?AtPittsburgh Community Broadcasting we work hard, do great things, and have fundoing them. Our culture is collegial, and manager's doors (if they even haveone!) are always open. We recognize that people do their best when they cankeep a good balance between their work and personal lives and embraceflexibility as an asset.

Ourcompensation packages are generous. We provide competitive salaries in anaffordable city. The minimum compensation for this position is$51,000, commensurate with experience and ability. Our full-time exemptemployees also get access to an extensive benefits package, including a 403(b)retirement plan with company match, medical, dental and vision, three weeks ofvacation, sick time, 10 company holidays and 12 weeks of paid new parent leave.

We invest in the professional growth of our team, encouraging continuingeducation and participation in conferences and seminars.

We arecommitted to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and diverseenvironment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Want toknow more?

Webelieve a strong organization includes employees from a broad range ofbackgrounds, with different skills, experiences, and passions. And if you don'tmeet every position qualification, but you have a story totell, we'd still like to hear it. Please apply and tell us more about yourself.

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