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Participates in rotating on-call schedule for the newsroom and works occasional weekends for breaking news, station events, editing, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description:
Under direction of the news director, this role collaborates in story idea generation and production of audio, digital and video content for WAER Syracuse Public Media. They also serve as liaison and mentor to students at the Newhouse School who are collaborating with WAER-FM. The Senior reporter / professional in residence expands expands the reach/coverage abilities of the WAER newsroom and plays a role in student mentoring, recruitment, training, and professional development.
This critical journalist monitors news trends and stays on top of regional topics that contribute to listenership and statewide partners; builds and maintains a community around a beat locally, statewide and nationally; connects with private and government organizations, individuals and experts within Central New York (CNY), and statewide decision makers who impact our region; covers breaking news in CNY and beyond (outside the scope of the beat and standard 9-5 business hours as needed); and actively participates in WAER fundraising campaigns/community events. This individual contributes daily story ideas, experiments with innovative storytelling techniques, and develops distinctive audio/digital stories focused on the WAER listening area, with statewide and national context/impact.
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Application Deadline: Full Consideration By: Open Until Filled: Priority Consideration:
Syracuse University is a place where talent, desire, and opportunity thrive. In 12 different schools and colleges that span the liberal arts and professional disciplines, students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds come together to learn, create, and break boundaries.
The University is also a vital part of the community, providing services as well as being a leader in employee benefits, work-life and organizational development, training, student employment, staff relations, and workforce diversity.
Syracuse itself is located at the crossroads of New York State, and offers a lush landscape of seasons. From fun-filled summers in the Finger Lakes to snowy winters that thrill outdoor sports enthusiasts, the area truly has something for everyone.