Are you a highly motivated reporter that is dedicated to providing reliable and trustworthy news to Northeastern Pennsylvania? Do you want to be a voice for the people? Are you someone who can’t wait to get out there and make a difference? Are you passionate about reporting on issues relating to healthcare? Are you ready to be a part of preserving and protecting the integrity of local independent news in northeastern and central Pennsylvania?
If this sounds like you, come be a part of an outstanding news team today!
What is the role? WVIA has an exciting position for a full-time Healthcare Reporter. The Healthcare Reporter is responsible for researching, investigating, and writing compelling news stories and features related to the healthcare industry. This role is for a 3 year term. The reporter covers a wide range of topics including healthcare policies, medical breakthroughs, public health issues, and trends in healthcare delivery. This role includes an opportunity for training and editorial support through the NPR-KFF Health News-Member Station Reporting Project on Health Care in the States. The collaborative of public media reporters meets online regularly for health policy briefings, to share story ideas and spot local market trends. This role is based out of our headquarters in Jenkins Township, PA.
Who we are: WVIA is the PBS and NPR public media affiliate serving over 22 counties in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. For over 50 years WVIA has been committed to serving the people by offering informational, educational, and entertaining content that enriches and expands viewpoints and serves as a catalyst for positive change. WVIA News is critical to fulfilling this mission and our rapidly growing News Team is looking for our next shining star!
What are the role responsibilities?
Develop engaging health-oriented content, including receiving assignments or evaluating news leads and news tips to develop story ideas
Gather and develop factual information for stories through interview, observation and research
Operate radio console and radio automation
Produce human-interest features related to healthcare
Develop, produce, and post digital content
Maintain editorial standards to ensure high journalistic standards of accuracy, thoroughness, diversity, fairness and balance are met through all of WVIA’s platforms.
Consistently deliver a professional on-air presentation that adheres to standards of WVIA
Coordinate workflow closely with the news director, the CCO and the radio manager
Other duties as assigned
What are the job requirements?
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Broadcasting, or related field
2 years’ experience as a reporter, producer, correspondent or another on-air journalism-related role in a professional radio, television, and/or digital environment.
Previous experience reporting on healthcare topics is preferred
Must reside in Northeast PA or have the ability to commute to this area easily.
Who succeeds in this role?
Must have strong broadcast journalism writing skills
Must possess strong reporting and storytelling skills with experience covering both breaking news and in-depth features and enterprise.
Must have the ability to provide reader-service journalism that processes scientific data into practical, actionable recommendations for the reader/listener.
Must have enthusiasm and passion for health care journalism with a proven track record of creative approaches to storytelling
Must be detail oriented and dedicated to accuracy according to prescribed editorial style and ethical standards of WVIA
Experience in AP style writing required
Computer literacy needed, including computer systems for digital publishing
Still photography plus experience required to illustrate stories
Work cooperatively with editor and photographer if assigned to story
Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
Strong communication skills needed
Must attend live events, possibly traveling/driving to locations
Ideal candidate should be comfortable undertaking whatever training necessary to be proficient at working across all platforms, digital, radio, TV
Fluency in English
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Additionally, candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
What are some of the benefits at WVIA?
A competitive base salary
A low-cost Geisinger medical plan with a Health Reimbursement Account
A dental plan with orthodontics
A retirement plan with a company match
Company paid disability and life insurance, including buy-up options
Generous paid time off, including 14 paid holidays each year
Amazing colleagues who believe in the mission of WVIA in service to our members
WVIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment practices based on any protected category. Minority groups are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to those with disabilities.
No phone calls please. Due to the volume of resumes received, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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