Journalist/News Fellow - Cascade Public Media/KNKX | Washington State University Job at Washington State University, Washington DC

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  • Washington State University
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Journalist/News Fellow - Cascade Public Media/KNKX

Available Title(s):
1605-YN_ADMINPRO - Fellow

Business Title:
Journalist/News Fellow - Cascade Public Media/KNKX

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The Journalist/News Fellow - Cascade Public Media/KNKX position is a two-year fixed term appointment serving as a civic news reporter in the Murrow News Fellowship Program. This position is for an emerging journalist to report on civic affairs in underserved communities.

As the Journalist/News Fellow you serve as a multi-skilled reporter for Cascade Public Media/PBS (formerly known as Crosscut), and KNKX , an NPR station with studios in Tacoma and Seattle. You partner on statewide politics and government reporting project focused on issues facing young adults in Washington and the power dynamics at play in elections and policy decisions that will affect the state's future.

You may produce in various formats, including audio, video, text and digital presentations. You work independently and as a collaborator. The assigned newsroom will provide editing, guidance and professional support in collaboration with Murrow's Program Manager.

The work location for the Journalist/News Fellow - Cascade Public Media is located in Seattle and KNKX is located in the Tacoma area. The journalist will be expected to report to broadcasting studios and attend in-person newsroom meetings when scheduled. You will travel as needed, dependent on where the news is located - generally day trips, no overnights.

Required Qualifications:

  • Positions require a Bachelor's Degree in a field relevant to area of specialization. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
  • Combination of relevant education and experience relevant to the beat and the role.
  • Experience with audio and/or podcasting.
  • Strong news reporting skills to produce quality journalism.
  • Ability to create engaging stories that audiences will find unique.
  • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.




Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree from any accredited higher ed institution in Washington state with a major in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or closely related field.
  • Knowledge of Washington state community issues.
  • Experience or training in new technologies for the gathering and delivery of news.
  • Experience in producing video, for online or broadcast.
  • Experience using social media in a news environment.
  • Experience researching complex issues.
  • Experience with data reporting and public records.
  • Fluency in a foreign language.




NOTE : Candidates should read a more detailed description about this position and others posted here on the fellowship website. As the Murrow Fellowship seeks to fill several fellowships, each expected to begin around Labor Day, candidates wanting to apply for two or more should read the supplemental material carefully.



Additional Information:



Area/College:


Edward R. Murrow College of Communication



Department Name:


Murrow College



City, State, Zip:


Cascade Public Media | Seattle, WA 98122


KNKX | Seattle, WA 98101



Department Link:



Murrow College and Murrow News Fellowship



Monthly Salary:
$4,583.33 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation .



Benefits:


WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .



Overtime Eligibility:


This position is eligible for overtime.



FTE:


100%



Position Type:
This is a temporary two-year position expected to end two years after hire date.



Posting Close Date:


Applicants must submit their completed application by Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 11:59 P.M.



Application Instructions:



Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

  • External candidates , please upload all documents in the 'Resume/CV' section of your application.
  • Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.




Required Documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • 3-5 writing samples or links to work (college course papers/reports may substitute if recent graduate)




Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.


WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.


WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.


WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu .



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