WBHM seeks an All Things Considered host/reporter
Come be the newest afternoon host at WBHM, with a newsroom that has won multiple national Murrow Awards in recent years. The afternoon host is the local voice in Birmingham during NPR’s All Things Considered. You will write and deliver live newscasts in addition to other critical information, such as weather and underwriting announcements. When not on the air, you will report spot and feature stories, conduct interviews and write for our website.
We’re also interested to hear your ideas. What can you bring to the table to push WBHM’s journalism forward? WBHM is the lead station for the Gulf States Newsroom, a regional collaboration among stations in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana and NPR, which will allow your stories to be shared across the region. Our reporters are also regularly on NPR News and other national programs and podcasts.
Under general supervision of the Managing Editor, to deliver basic local newscast and hosting content during news programming. To produce news content to air on WBHM and published at WBHM.org. To assist with fundraising and community engagement events. To perform a variety of duties as deemed necessary by WBHM’s Managing Editor and Executive Director.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
•Prepare and deliver local newscasts/make local announcements during NPR’s All Things Considered
•Operate audio console
•Conduct interviews with local leaders, community members and newsmakers
•Pitch and report feature, spot and digital stories
•Participate in station fundraising
•Other duties as assigned
Please include a resume and cover letter to be considered. Include two links to stories you reported, examples of hosting or other audio samples. Also include contact information for three professional references.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Media, Communications or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
Preferred:
•Valid driver’s license
•A proven track record of reporting or hosting in a journalistic setting
•Excellent communication and organizational skills and demonstrated writing ability
•Familiarity with audio storytelling, the public media system and community engagement
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•Deep knowledge of Birmingham, Alabama and the South
•Multilingual candidates encouraged to apply
Annual Salary Range
$50,050 – $57,500
This is a full-time position based at WBHM in Birmingham, AL. The afternoon host/reporter is a University of Alabama at Birmingham employee enjoying all full-time staff benefits.
To ensure consideration, apply by May 31.
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