General Assignment Reporter
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Three or more years of professional journalism experience.
- Demonstrated excellence in reporting, writing, interviewing and research.
- Ability to produce accurate and engaging journalism under deadline.
- Experience working both independently and collaboratively in a newsroom environment.
- Proficiency with digital publishing platforms and social media tools.
- Ability to gather and edit audio for broadcast and digital storytelling.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout BPR s coverage area.
- Ability to lift and carry reporting equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Must live in or be willing to relocate to the Asheville metropolitan area.
- Experience reporting for a public media organization.
- Experience producing radio news spots, features or longform audio stories.
- Video production and editing experience.
- Knowledge of western North Carolina or demonstrated ability to quickly learn about a new coverage area.
- Experience with audience engagement, newsletters, or social media content creation.
Medical Insurance (80% paid)
Dental Insurance (80% paid)
Vision Insurance (80% paid)
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% Match
Life Insurance
Phone/Internet Stipend
Parking
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development Opportunities Culture
Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR) exists to provide Western North Carolinians with a deeper understanding of one another and the world - by being an essential, independent source of trusted news and cultural content. BPR is an independent, nonprofit news and media organization producing award-winning journalism and cultural programming that inspires, informs, connects, and reflects the people and places of Western North Carolina. Our two broadcast services and digital platforms reach more than 650,000 people across 14 Appalachian counties. BPR's blind initial screening process helps ensure fairness in hiring. Personal identifiers (such as name, gender, age, race, and educational institutions) are removed from initial materials so our review focuses only on each candidate's skills and experience. This is one of the ways that we actively advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across our operations. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of traditionally underrepresented or underserved communities. Responsibilities
What you'll do at BPR:
- Report and produce 3-4 short stories per week for broadcast and digital platforms.
- Generate story ideas and respond to breaking and developing news.
- Build and maintain relationships with sources and communities throughout the coverage area.
- Conduct interviews and gather high quality audio and photos in the field.
- Write clear, accurate and engaging stories for radio and digital audiences.
- Collaborate with editors to strengthen reporting, storytelling, and audience impact.
- Contribute to social media and audience engagement efforts.
- Pursue enterprise and longform projects as assigned.
- Participate in editorial meetings, develop story ideas for the news department, and contribute to team collaborations.
- Employ the highest journalistic standards for fairness, accuracy, and integrity
- Follow public media ethical standards, local and AP editorial guidelines, and BPR policies and procedures.
- Actively pitch stories to NPR and other national/regional programs to expand representation of WNC in national/regional news coverage.
- Work occasional nights and weekends and some extended hours during breaking news and special coverage situations.
- Participate in on-air and digital fundraising initiatives.
- Participate in station events.
- Regularly participate in professional development opportunities.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Lift up to 25 pounds (field gear)
Accept a background check to be performed
Physically work in Asheville (not remote)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Blue Ridge Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Blue Ridge Public Radio are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, generation, family or parental status, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Requisition #cmrnyb5wn7zt30jlcrgyv4o6i
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