Come be WBHM’s next multimedia news producer to help elevate stories on our website and social media channels. You’ll work with reporters to create compelling digital content. You’ll also be the newsroom’s primary voice on social media. There will be opportunities to report online and on air, particularly in breaking news situations. We’re also interested to hear your ideas. What can you bring to the table to push WBHM’s journalism forward and reach new audiences?
WBHM is part of the Gulf States Newsroom, a regional collaboration among stations in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana and NPR. Our reporters are also regularly on NPR News and other national programs and podcasts.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Creates and manages WBHM’s news content on social media
· Works with reporters to develop compelling digital content
· Edits web stories to ensure they are accurate, clear and follow editorial guidelines
· Reports news stories, particularly in breaking news situations
· Tracks performance of WBHM’s online content
· Participate in station fundraising
· Other duties as assigned
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. Minimum hiring rate must meet the most current FLSA guidelines for salary level and basis to remain exempt.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Excellent communication and organizational skills and demonstrated writing ability
· Familiarity with common social media platforms, tools and best practices for
engagement
· Familiarity with NPR’s Grove CMS
· Knowledge of AP style
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Deep knowledge of Birmingham, Alabama and the South
· Multilingual candidates encouraged to apply
Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you. All applications must include a resume and cover letter to be considered. Include two links to online content you produced or had a hand in producing.
Annual Salary Range: $45,395 to $63,000
This is a full-time position based at WBHM in Birmingham, AL. The producer is a University of Alabama at Birmingham employee enjoying all full-time staff benefits.