Missouri Politics and Government Reporter
KCUR
Kansas City
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MO
Application Deadline: Sunday, Oct 31, 2021
Description
KCUR 89.3, NPR in Kansas City, is looking for an ambitious politics and government reporter who can tell compelling stories about how the actions of elected officials impact the daily lives of people in metropolitan Kansas City.
We’re seeking a watchdog with an exceptional ability to explain how complicated legislation and policy affect individuals far from city council committee rooms and Statehouse chambers, who can see through oversimplified political rhetoric to equip our audiences with the facts they need to be informed participants in our democracy. We need a gifted storyteller who’s inspired by the complexities of Missouri, with its cities, suburbs and rural geographies, its tensions and its opportunities.
This reporter will pitch and report spot news and long-form audio/digital features, discuss breaking news and provide analysis on our Up to Date talk show, and collaborate with colleagues throughout the state. They also have an opportunity to work with the regional investigations team at NPR’s KCUR-based Midwest Newsroom.
The ideal candidate is an experienced multi-media journalist, a great writer who excels at social media and knows how to engage communities online and in person.
This person also must have an innovative, collegial, and enterprising approach to stories in all forms and an ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
This position reports to the news director at KCUR.
See www.kcur.org/jobs for the complete job description and information about KCUR and Kansas City.
How to Apply
Application deadline is October 31, 2021. KCUR 89.3 is the NPR affiliate in Kansas City and is an editorially independent community service of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Please apply online at UMKC’s website: https://info.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ Select “Staff Positions,” then “View Jobs,” then “View All Jobs.”