Program Host/Reporter
WUSF-FM
Tampa
,
FL
Application Deadline: Friday, Jun 17, 2022
Description
Program Host/Reporter
Job ID: 30822
Location: Tampa, FL
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Dept Number/Name: 0-0662-000 / WUSF-FM
College Division: UCM-Broadcasting
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 4756 / Program Host
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $55,000-$61,000
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (HYBRID)
Position Number: 00017109
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
WUSF Public Media is a comprehensive public media organization that operates an NPR news and jazz radio station and an all-classical music radio station, and provides digital content online, through newsletters, podcasts and social media and serves a weekly audience of greater than 350,000. It is a department of the University of South Florida, with 70 employees and a budget of $12 million and provides internships to students. WUSF Public Media’s main studios are on the USF Tampa campus, with a broadcast and music performance studio on the USFSM campus and an office and news production studio on the USFSP campus.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Anchor/Reporter for radio broadcast of NPR’s Morning Edition and reporter for WUSF News. Anchoring includes a marquee weekday magazine, special news coverage (i.e., breaking news, elections, disasters), and occasional hosting of WUSF’s signature public affairs program. Experienced journalist reports, writes and produces news stories, features and special coverage that reflects the diversity of the Tampa Bay region. Participate in community engagement as a journalist and in outreach events, such as public appearances at select gatherings. Anchor/Reporter must be comfortable with video being incorporated into these productions. This position will be a mix of hosting and reporting. Some work must be done in studio. Shift hours vary according to assignment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
News Anchor/Writer Prime responsibility for producing and anchoring local Morning Edition (NPR) newsmagazine and for working collaboratively to produce news stories for other news programs and platforms, upholding WUSF’s editorial and production standards. Anchor/Reporter must be comfortable with video being incorporated into these productions.
Develop, research, write and produce news stories, special features, interviews and special coverage for WUSF’s broadcast and digital platforms. Conduct interviews, record audio, report and write news stories using professional interview techniques; possess knowledge of field recording equipment and microphone use, understand and practice journalistic standards and ethics as defined by NPR and WUSF Public Media.
Community Engagement: Engage the audience through social media and digital platforms; and through interviews and live and recorded settings. Participate in enhancing the audience experience by using social media, digital platforms and video for news, organization events and fundraising. Make live and virtual appearances at organization events, news events and fundraising events.
Develop and host live special coverage, such as breaking news, election or hurricanes.
Assist in station fundraising efforts by providing on-air talent and other appearances as directed by WUSF management. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or related field and two years of directly related experience; or a Master’s degree in the fields listed above. Four years of vocational/technical training and experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
PREFERRED:
Experienced broadcaster and journalist with a passion for the news and keeping the audience informed. Radio reporting and producing experience is preferred, as is an understanding of public media, on-air fundraising skills and strong writing skills.
Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 30822
Posting Date: 05/17/2022
Posting End Date:
How To Apply
For full description and to apply, please go to Access Careers@USF at https://www.usf.edu/work-at-usf/index.aspx and enter 30822 under Search Jobs.
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.