WITF is hiring: Senior Reporter in Brooklyn

Description
WITF is seeking a

Senior Reporter

to produce high-impact journalism for Central Pennsylvania while helping strengthen the work of a collaborative, multiplatform newsroom. This role combines original reporting with editing and newsroom leadership, offering an experienced journalist the opportunity to shape coverage across broadcast, digital, audio and other platforms.

The Senior Reporter will report and edit a mix of daily, enterprise and breaking news, with an emphasis on stories that provide meaningful context and serve the information needs of WITF’s 19-county region. This position will work closely with newsroom editors and reporters to identify important stories, develop strong reporting plans and ensure WITF’s journalism meets the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and clarity.

The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist with strong news judgment, excellent writing and editing skills, and a demonstrated ability to turn complex issues into compelling stories for multiple platforms.

What You’ll Do

Report and produce original daily, enterprise and breaking news stories for WITF’s digital, broadcast and audio platforms

Identify emerging issues and opportunities for impactful reporting across Central Pennsylvania

Edit stories, scripts and other content produced by reporters, providing thoughtful feedback on reporting, structure, writing, accuracy and audience service

Work with reporters and editors to develop story ideas, reporting plans and enterprise projects

Help shape daily newsroom coverage and make decisions about story priorities, timing and presentation

Translate complex topics into clear, engaging journalism that serves audiences across WITF’s 19-county region

Collaborate with newsroom leaders, editors, reporters, producers, digital staff and partner media organizations

Contribute to breaking news coverage and provide reporting support during major news events

Produce journalism across formats, including web stories, radio reports, interviews, live coverage and other digital and audio content

Serve as a guest on WITF, NPR and affiliate public affairs programming, as requested

Help mentor and support reporters and other newsroom staff through editing, collaboration and sharing of reporting and storytelling expertise

Attend major station events, regularly participate in on-air membership drives, and support grant writing/reporting as needed

Manage freelancers and interns, as needed

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of professional journalism experience, preferably including experience reporting and editing

Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality daily, breaking and enterprise journalism

Strong editing skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and help reporters strengthen their work

Excellent news judgment and the ability to identify significant stories and determine appropriate coverage

Strong writing, reporting and interviewing skills across digital and broadcast formats

Ability to explain complex issues clearly and accurately to a broad audience

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume newsroom

Experience working across digital, radio and/or other multimedia platforms

Experience mentoring or collaborating with other journalists preferred

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with newsroom colleagues and partner organizations

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