Democracy Reporter
KUNR Public Radio
Reno
,
NV
Application Deadline: Friday, Apr 15, 2022
Description
Democracy Reporter
KUNR Public Radio (KUNR-FM) in sunny Reno, NV is seeking an innovative Democracy Reporter to hit the ground running in a critical swing state. This reporter will be responsible for filing daily spot news and enterprise features across broadcast and digital platforms. This beat is not “business as usual” political reporting. This reporter must be comfortable experimenting with formats and approaches to make politics understandable to everyday people, hold elected officials and candidates accountable, and report on issues related to the accessibility of voting. Along with joining our collaborative and inclusive team, you’ll be in a thriving city with vibrant art and food communities. The region is a recreational paradise located less than an hour from Lake Tahoe and an easy drive from wine country and San Francisco.
With a committed staff of 20, KUNR Public Radio punches well above its weight. Our journalists have won numerous recent Murrow and PMJA awards, in addition to competitive national grants from StoryCorps, ONA, Facebook and AIR for innovative programming and engagement initiatives. KUNR is based at the University of Nevada, Reno and is a unit of UNR’s Reynolds School of Journalism. The station leverages the Reynolds School’s award-winning Noticiero Móvil bilingual news service and other startups to provide more content to the community and to help train the next generation of journalists.
The ideal candidate will have work samples reflecting excellent storytelling, strong interviewing, fact-checking, and writing skills. Also helpful: being fluent in Spanish, being able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and being able to learn new skills quickly. We welcome print reporters looking to expand their audio skills.
How to apply: Go to https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno—Main-Campus/Democracy-Reporter–KUNR_R0129670 to fill out the application and upload your resume and cover letter. You will also need to upload a document with links to some of your past audio work or you can email audio files to michelle@kunr.org.
At KUNR we believe that diversity is our path to telling the stories of our entire community. We understand that often people won’t apply for a position because they don’t think they meet all the requirements. We are looking for people with a positive attitude, a desire to learn new skills, and a passion for telling the stories of our community. If that sounds like you, then we strongly encourage you to apply.
EEO/AA. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.