News Reporter

WFHB Community Radio's news department is searching for a reporter to cover events and assist our organization in delivering important news-related content to the public. In this role, you will perform first-hand information gathering through on-site and in-studio investigations, reports, interviews, and Q&As.

To ensure success as a reporter, you should be interested in current events, research, adhering to ethical principles, and maintaining professionalism at all times. Training will be provided and experience of all kinds are welcome.

Responsibilities:

Researches and writes news stories.
Conduct interviews, on the phone or in person (or in Zoom), and select soundbites for air.
Package stories, which includes recording voice-over and editing together pieces.
Record interviews to be aired as back and forth pieces.
Some reporters may be assigned beats.
Encouraged to take photographs for their stories.

Skills:

You will learn how to edit audio and record interviews to air on the radio. You will also learn valuable skills like Wordpress, SEO and broadcast journalism.

For more information, please contact News Director Kade Young at [email protected] or Asst. News Director Noelle Herhusky-Schneider at [email protected].