Date Posted: 9/30/09
Position Title: Science Reporter
Organization: St. Louis Public radio - 90.7 KWMU-FM
Description: St. Louis Public Radio - 90.7 KWMU, NPR affiliate, is seeking a full-time producer/science reporter to plan, develop, and produce science-related news features and spots for broadcast during news and talk programming. Develop ideas for science-related news stories and features. Research, write, produce and edit science, technology and medical news stories. Conduct studio, remote, and phone interviews. Produce and host St. Louis On The Air Science specials. Participate in station development and promotional functions. Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements: A Bachelor's degree required. Background in covering science related stories preferred. Two years of radio broadcasting/reporting/production experience is required. Must meet St. Louis Public Radio's standard of NPR-style reporting, conversational on-air delivery and excellent writing and editing skills. Public radio reporting experience and digital editing experience is desirable.
Salary: Contact UM-St. Louis HR department for salary information
How to Apply: For the full job description or additional information, call the University's Human Resources Department at (314) 516-5804. Audition CD required for consideration. Send labeled audio sample to: St. Louis Public Radio, One University Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63121. Attn: Bill Raack, News Director.
Contact: UM-St. Louis HR department: 314-516-5804, or Bill Raack, News Director, St. Louis Public Radio - 90.7 KWMU
Deadline for Application: Oct. 25, 2009
AA/EEO: E.O.E M/F/D/V