Multi-Platform News Reporter ProducerHost Radio II

Working/Functional Title

Multi-Platform News Reporter

Position Summary

WKAR Public Media has a rare full-time opening for a Multi-Platform News Reporter who values strong storytelling across radio digital and social platforms. This position focuses on covering state and local politics with an emphasis on explaining how decisions at the State Capitol and in local governments affect communities across Mid-Michigan.

Thereporterwill produce daily and enterprise stories contribute to digital and social content and serve as a visible voice of WKARNewson platforms like Instagram. This role requires the ability to translate complex policy into clear compelling journalism while maintaining a consistent presence across multiple platforms.

Primary Responsibilities

Reporting and Content Production 40%

• Cover state and local politics including government meetings and civic proceedings
• Pitch report and produce daily and in-depth stories for radio and digital platforms
• Develop enterprise reporting that explains complex policy issues in accessible ways
• Travel regularly throughout Mid-Michigan to report on location and cover assigned stories
• Adjust schedule as needed to cover public meetings and events including evenings
• Demonstrate flexibility to respond to breakingnewsand take ownership of the story of the day
• Contribute to daily editorial meetings and help shape coverage priorities

Digital and Social Media Content 25%

• Create and produce content for digital and social platforms including Instagram
• Appear regularly on camera through video and visual storytelling
• Engage audiences through platform-specific storytelling techniques

Long-Term Planning and Project Management 20%

• Balance daily reporting with long-term and enterprise projects
• Plan develop and execute in-depth stories over time
• Manage multiple deadlines and workflows across platforms

On-Air and Fill-In Hosting 10%

• Fill in as a broadcast host as needed
• Delivernewscasts or other on-air content as assigned

Other Duties 5%

• Assist with special projects breakingnews and team coverage needs
• Perform other duties as assigned by theNewsDirector or station leadership
• Assist with live fundraising for public media throughout the year

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Telecommunications Journalism or Broadcast Production; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in radio production broadcast operations rules and regulations and interviewing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The position may require a FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator s Permit. Additional qualifications: Strong writing reporting and on-air skills; Experience producing content across audio digital and social platforms; Comfortable on camera and engaging audiences on social media; Ability to manage multiple deadlines and long-term projects; possession of a valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

To be considered please submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Work samples: stories/social media

Work Hours

Standard work hours from Monday through Friday 12:00 - 8:00pm however the schedule will be adjusted during the week to accommodate meetings or other stories as well as any coverage on weekends/breaking news/elections/fundraising.

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Bidding Eligibility ends April 28 2026 at 11:55 PM