Health Care Reporter
Capital Public Radio
Sacramento
,
CA
Application Deadline: Thursday, Jun 01, 2017
Description
Department: Content
Status: Full Time; Exempt
End Date: Open Until Filled
Summary
We are hiring for the position of Health Care Reporter. This is an extraordinary opportunity to work in a creative environment in one of the most fascinating and beautiful parts of the country, Northern California. As an organization, we believe that audience comes first and that anything is possible. We embrace change and encourage innovation while building an epic workplace. Together, we bring our passion and have fun.
Essential Traits
We’re an established authority in this beat; you are an audio journalist up to the challenge of building on our accomplishments, which include multiple national and local awards along with significant exposure on NPR. You are an experienced, energetic, and team-oriented Reporter, covering health care issues around California and at the state Capitol. You have extensive knowledge of health care issues, strong writing abilities, advanced reporting skills, the ability to distill complex subject matters and the desire to be a team player in a growing news organization.
Primary Duties
As our Health Care Reporter, you will regularly produce health care features and daily spots, while maintaining expertise about health care issues and policy in California and nationwide. You will file for CapRadio’s Capital Public Radio Network statewide news service which is carried on more than two-dozen affiliates in California, Oregon and Nevada as well as NPR and other national outlets. All that AND you get to live in beautiful California!
Qualifications/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or in related field, or equivalent work experience for at least 5 years
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows operating system, Microsoft Office and audio editing software
- Travels as assigned for news coverage
Apply
Submit cover letter, resume, reference list, and audio or print reporting samples to:
Human Resources
Capital Public Radio
7055 Folsom Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95826
Capital Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer.