Date Posted: Feb. 4, 2011
Title: Environmental Reporter
Organization : Louisville Public Media
Description: The Environment Reporter is responsible for covering, writing, and presenting local and regional environmental news on WFPL. Environmental topic areas include: climate change, public health, energy, natural resources, the economy and the impact of national issues and policies in Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Conduct interviews and cover news events in the field, over telephone, or by other means.
* Produce short- and long-form timely news reports based on interviews and events covered.
* Post news and other content online.
* Generate story ideas.
* Attend daily news meetings, and other special meetings, as scheduled.
* Participate in Louisville Public Media events and represent the organization at public and professional functions and conferences.
* Participate in on-air fundraising campaigns.
The Environment Reporter works Monday-Friday 10am-6pm. The reporter also participates in the weekend on-call rotation. Hours are subject to change.
Experience: Extensive knowledge of environment and energy issues. Knowledge of Kentucky and/or the Ohio River Valley a plus. Advanced reporting abilities. Bachelor’s degree in journalism or in a related field, or equivalent work experience for at least 5 years. Public radio experience preferred. Mac or Windows operating system, Microsoft Office and audio editing software, such as Adobe Audition or Pro Tools. Digital platform and social media experience a plus.
How To Apply: Please send resume and on-air demo to WFPL News Director, 619 South 4th St, Louisville Kentucky, 40202 or email to resume@louisvillepublicmedia.org.
EEO/AA: Louisville Public Media is an equal opportunity employer, an Affirmative Action employer and actively seeks diversity in the workplace. We welcome applicants of color who can help us gain a deeper, more nuanced understanding of our community.