University of Alabama at Birmingham is hiring: REPORTER-WBHM in University

Job Description - REPORTER-WBHM (T230944) REPORTER-WBHM - (T230944) Description To produce original, compelling stories, including breaking news, and to advance WBHM's coverage on issues that impact communities and WBHM's audience. To tell stories on all editorial platforms, including digital and visual media, social networks and podcasts, with the goal of reaching the largest audience with the biggest impact. To keep up with daily news stories, conduct interviews, do research, write and edit content. To collaborate with a team of WBHM editors, reporters and producers, and other editorial partners. This position is required to keep abreast of best practices in the field and remain up to date on current trends and new technologies. This position should anticipate change and ensure the organization is positioned to succeed. Key Duties and Responsibilities Pitch, report and produce feature, spot and digital stories for WBHM Participate in interviews with WBHM hosts Stay up-to-date on issues affecting Birmingham and Alabama Work collaboratively with others in the WBHM newsroom and editorial partners Participate in station fundraising Perform other duties as assigned Salary Range : $50,050 - $58,000 Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities A proven track record of reporting 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 Please include a resume and cover letter to be considered and two links to stories you reported. UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix. Primary Location University Job Category Media and Communication Employee Status Regular Shift: Day/1st Shift Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Remote/Hybrid Eligible #J-18808-Ljbffr