Detroit Reporter
Michigan Radio, University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
,
MI
Application Deadline: Friday, Nov 12, 2021
Description
Job Summary
Michigan Radio, NPR’s largest member station in the state, is looking for a Detroit based reporter to join our team. This is a one year term-limited position that may be renewed depending on grant funding.
The reporter will pitch and report their own stories, and work with their fellow reporters. We produce newscast spots, sound-rich features, long-form investigations, podcasts and digital-only projects.
This reporter will work with other passionate journalists and editors who have produced projects like the Peabody-winning podcast Believed, and nationally recognized coverage of the Flint Water Crisis.
You Will:
- Understand what makes a good story and be comfortable working on multiple platforms (broadcast, digital, podcast, photography), and treatments (sound-rich features, host/reporter 2-ways, print/digital) to tell those stories.
- Have demonstrated storytelling capabilities and can find and write enterprising stories.
- Enjoy working with our audience and potential audiences, and participate in station and community events.
- Perform all responsibilities in a manner consistent with Michigan Radio’s high journalistic standards to ensure that accuracy and fairness are central characteristics of all content produced.
- Work with a diverse team to meet required production deadlines
- Direct report to News Director
You Have:
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience is required.
- Experience working with audio recording equipment and editing software
Desired Qualifications:
You will have experience with:
- Filing public records requests and appeals
- Writing concise, tight, evocative copy for the ear
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously
Benefits at the University of Michigan
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $45,000-$50,000. A higher salary may be considered for an exceptionally qualified candidate.
Michigan Radio EEO Statement:
Michigan Radio is committed to attracting and retaining a creative workforce filled with varied perspectives and experiences to enhance and continue our mission of producing trusted content to grow a diverse community of listeners. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for people from all backgrounds, identities and ages.
University of Michigan EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working or learning remotely. More information on this policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the U-M Dearborn and U-M Flint websites.
How to Apply:
Apply online at https://careers.umich.edu. Enter 205754 in the Keyword. Follow online application instructions. A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file (because of system limitations).