Cincinnati Public Radio
Freelance Reporter
Reports To:
VP of News, Cincinnati Public Radio
Position
Type: Part Time,
Independent Contractor
Position
Start: Late
Summer or Early Fall
Compensation
Range: See Below
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Position Description
The WVXU news department has a staff of twelve covering the Tri-State region and would like to enhance its news coverage with the addition of several freelance broadcast reporters. The news department is looking for trained broadcast reporters who can find stories from throughout the region. These reporters may also be asked to fill in when staff reporters go on vacation, take sick time, etc. Work could be daily and ongoing, for example covering a court trial, or could be sporadic as news arises. However, expect your workload to largely be based on how much you pitch.
Reporters would pitch stories for consideration and/or would be assigned stories. Stories would cover the Greater Cincinnati area including, Butler, Clermont, Warren, and Hamilton counties in Ohio; Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn, Ohio, and Switzerland counties Indiana.
Stories we are looking for include coverage of governmental meetings, rallies, protests, enterprise reporting on issues including housing, education, transportation, business, etc. We are also open to other ideas. In most cases, we will ask for stories for both broadcast and the WVXU website. Pitches should include a basic summary of the story, who you would like to include in the story, etc.
News happens at
all times, freelancers may be asked to workdays, evenings, and weekends.
This position is an independent contractor position on a part-time basis, and not an employee of Cincinnati Public Radio, Inc. Even so, you will be expected to adhere to certain journalist guidelines. Freelance reporters would be required to use their personal equipment including digital recorder, microphone, headphones, computer, etc.
Cincinnati Public Radio has been a trusted member of the Greater Cincinnati community for more than 60 years. Join a team that works to build trust and make a difference in the lives of listeners and non-listeners alike, to create a community that is informed, involved, and inspired.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
·
Journalism
degree or experience equivalent
·
1-2
years of reporting experience (college and intern experience included)
·
Strong
broadcast and print writing skills
·
Audio
editing experience
·
Willingness
to work with an editor, take feedback and implement changes, if necessary
· Able
to pay attention to detail and meet deadlines
· Able
to work in a fast-paced environment
· Strong
self-starter, able to take initiative
· Ability to work with a diverse and creative team
Please provide samples of your writing both for broadcast and print as well as an audio sample.
Compensation Range:
|
Wraps/Cut and Copy |
$50 |
|
Voicers |
$45 |
|
Q’s |
$30 |
|
Superspot |
$250 |
|
Feature |
$500 - $750 |
|
Web Story |
$100 - $200 |
CPR is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.
Submit
resume, cover letter, and writing and audio samples to: https://jobapply.page.link/zKwZ5. Applications are
accepted until the position is filled.
