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Title: News Reporter, WEKU

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 83R000 - Communications and Brand Management

Division: 3R1000 - Communications and Brand Management

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 45

Retirement:   KTRS 

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Job Summary/Basic Functions

This reporter will produce radio and web content for WEKU and its two Journalism collaborations - Kentucky Public Radio and the Appalachian Mid-South Newsroom.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communication or equivalent field is required.

Experience: At least 1 year reporting/journalism experience.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 80% - Writing and reporting short and long form radio news stories on local and regional news stories of interest for WEKU Audience. Post digital content online. - ()
• 15% - Coordinate reporting efforts with Kentucky Public Radio and Appalachian Mid South News Hub Collaborations. - ()
• 5% - Other duties as assigned. - ()

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.