REGIONAL SENIOR REPORTER/EDITOR

REGIONAL SENIOR REPORTER/EDITOR-(T236105)
The Gulf States Newsroom is seeking a creative News Editor to join our award‑winning team covering important regional stories across Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.

Overview
The editor will help us tell compelling, high‑impact stories on multiple platforms, with a special focus on audio storytelling for broadcast and podcasts. Our work meets the highest editorial and audio‑production standards. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about local news, cares deeply about the people and communities in the Deep South, and loves the craft of audio journalism.

Responsibilities

Report features on assigned beat.

Develop a robust source list and stay on top of breaking news.

Maintain regular contact with NPR editors about upcoming coverage.

Produce series and long‑form stories.

Provide editing support to stations when local newsroom leaders are out.

Train team members on recording, radio writing and mixing.

Assist reporters with data journalism and investigations.

Perform audio mixing for long‑form projects or series.

Pitch local stories to editors at NPR and other national programs.

Run a monthly listening group to help reporters learn new techniques and sharpen skills.

Salary
Salary Range: $57,940 - $94,150

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

EEO Statement
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.

Location and Details
Primary Location : University

Job Category : Media and Communication

Organization : 110004000 WBHM Radio Station

Employee Status : Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement: Hybrid Eligible

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