WUNC NC Newsroom Reporter

WUNC NC Newsroom Reporter

WUNC - FM
Durham , NC

Application Deadline: Monday, Oct 27, 2025

Description

A collaboration of public radio stations around North Carolina is hiring a reporter to cover state government and politics. The emphasis will be on stories that resonate with audiences outside of Raleigh. The project is known as the North Carolina Newsroom.

Initial funding covers the first year of this position. This position is based in Raleigh with opportunities for some remote work. The reporter will be a WUNC employee.

Reporting will include quick turnaround spot news, interviews, reporter debriefings, anchor wraps, online reports and well-researched feature reports.

The reporter will work collaboratively with the NC Newsroom editor/reporter, WUNC’s Capitol Bureau Chief, and news staff at partner stations. The position reports to WUNC’s Supervising Editor for Politics.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

The reporter will be an experienced journalist with strong communication skills. A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is required, with a master’s degree preferred. Candidates must have at least three years of experience as a journalist and/or radio producer, preferably in a public radio newsroom.

As news events do not conform to a regular 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, there are times when the reporter is called on for work during weekends and after hours. The reporter also will be expected to participate in fundraisers and station events.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Creativity and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and meet deadlines, working with materials from a variety of sources and collaborators.
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues effectively and collaboratively.
• A familiarity with politics and North Carolina.
• Experience with public radio or related not-for-profit fundraising.

Interested applicants must apply at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307216

The salary range for this position is $59,000-69,000.

Candidates should be prepared to attach a current resume and cover letter. Candidates should include links to their journalism in their resume or cover letter. The deadline to apply is October 27.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

For additional information about this position, please contact:

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307216