Bangor Correspondent

Bangor - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
News and Public Affairs/Bangor Correspondent

Date Posted:
2/24/2026

Location:
Bangor

Closing Date:
03/22/2026

Looking to join a team dedicated to delivering independent and trusted journalism Maine Public is seeking a full-time reporter in Bangor Maine!

Focusing on story issues and themes that extend northward into more rural parts of the state as well as Bangor Metro and Down East the Bangor Correspondent provides high-quality content with a professional on-air delivery as well as write quickly and communicate clearly within daily deadlines for radio web and video. This position reports news items and program segments pitches daily story ideas voices and produces multi-media stories. Additionally the Bangor Correspondent develops sources and beats regularly engages with the public and must have the ability to react to produce and post breaking news across the 24-hour news cycle including evenings weekends overnights and early mornings.

With NPR PBS and other partners we strive to be the standard bearer for high-integrity journalism and programming. The successful candidate must thrive in a professional and dynamic environment work well both in a team environment and independently and demonstrate a love of public broadcasting.

Job Requirements: At least 2 years experience as a journalist public media experience preferred. Bachelors degree in journalism or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Radio news production preferred television experience helpful but not necessary. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all departments employees professional organizations and vendors. Regular travel throughout the state and a valid drivers license is required.

Maine Public offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package
including healthcare retirement paid time off dental vision and other supplemental benefits.

About Maine Public: We are a non-profit community-supported public media organization and the sole provider of statewide (and beyond!) public broadcasting coverage. As one of only seven statewide PBS/NPR joint licensees in the country Maine Public serves Maine and also reaches most of New Brunswick Canada and parts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Through our radio television educational and web services Maine Public provides ideas information and lifelong learning to a diverse public. We are also the backbone of Maines Emergency Broadcast System. The majority of our services are available to everyone at no charge and we broadcast a mix of local and national programming educational programs news and public affairs shows documentaries and arts and cultural programs. With NPR PBS and other partners we strive to be the standard bearer for high-integrity journalism and programming.

Every day Maine Public connects the people of Maine and our region to each other and to the world
through the open exchange of information ideas and cultural content.

Maine Public welcomes and encourages candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to building inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities. Therefore we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity military status or military service record genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Were committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values belonging and inclusion.

Maine Public is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Maine Public will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the Human Resources Department: 1-.

Position Type:News and Public Affairs/Bangor CorrespondentDate Posted:2/24/2026Location:Bangor Closing Date: 03/22/2026Looking to join a team dedicated to delivering independent and trusted journalism Maine Public is seeking a full-time reporter in Bangor Maine!Focusing on story issues and themes th...

Position Type:
News and Public Affairs/Bangor Correspondent

Date Posted:
2/24/2026

Location:
Bangor

Closing Date:
03/22/2026

Looking to join a team dedicated to delivering independent and trusted journalism Maine Public is seeking a full-time reporter in Bangor Maine!

Maine Public offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package
including healthcare retirement paid time off dental vision and other supplemental benefits.