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About SUNY Oswego:

Although the position will be based on the campus of SUNY Oswego, the appointment will be made through the Research Foundation for SUNY, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs at 315-312-2888, or [email protected]

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WRVO Public Media is an award-winning non-profit, non-commercial, multi-platform news and information service, licensed to the State University of New York. An NPR member station, WRVO serves residents of central and Northern New York State from broadcast studios and offices located on the campus of the State University of New York at Oswego, with a satellite studio located in downtown Syracuse. We inform, educate and entertain the citizens of central New York with a listener-focused approach.

The Research Foundation for SUNY invites applications for a WRVO News Reporter/Producer. While this position is located on the campus of SUNY Oswego, this is not a New York State position.

Posting Date: October 28, 2021

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Benefit Information: The Research Foundation for SUNY offers an excellent benefit package, for more information

Date of Appointment: As Soon As Possible

Description of Responsibilities: The WRVO News Reporter/Producer is responsible for producing daily news content for broadcast and digital platforms, working closely with the Director of News and Public Affairs to assure timely delivery of content covering issues of regional significance. Considered a "General Assignment" reporter, the News Reporter/Producer may be assigned to cover stories in a specific region and/or on a specific topic ("beat"). It expected that the WRVO News Reporter/Producer will be flexible, working non-traditional hours when required, and meet deadlines as necessitated.

Responsibilities also include:

News Gathering and Production -

• Gather and produce news content for broadcast on local portions of Morning Edition, All Things Considered and other programs, as necessary; includes readers, cut & copies, spots, and feature-length segments
• Audio and digital content with other public media organizations as appropriate
• Assist the Director of News and Public Affairs by monitoring regional affairs and suggesting potential story ideas for WRVO News coverage
• Produce and edit news content for digital platforms, including wrvo.org and social media
• Produce daily newscasts in the event of the Director of News and Public Affairs' absence, or as required

On-Air -

• Produce daily voice tracking for automated delivery as necessary
• Produce on-air and online promotional materials as necessary
• Serve as emergency on-air host and/or board operator as necessary
• Participate in WRVO on-air fundraising

Development -

• Attend and participate in WRVO station events as assigned
• Serve as a representative of WRVO at station events, meetings, conferences and other activities as assigned

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the WRVO News Reporter/Producer will be expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with writing for broadcast and digital platforms
• At least one year of professional news reporting experience
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field at the time of appointment
• Demonstrated ability to gather audio in the field
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion in professional work, professional development, and service
• A strong commitment to public radio news values and journalistic ethics
• Demonstrated experience using audio editing software

Preferred Qualifications:

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and commitment
• Public media experience
• Bachelor's Degree or greater in journalism or related field

Additional Information:

For further information, visit wrvo.org/employment.

If you have questions about the position, please contact: Jason Smith, Search Chair at [email protected]

Application Instructions:

To Apply Submit:

• Copy of unofficial (or copy of official) transcript for required degree showing degree awarded and date conferred
• Cover letter describing interest and qualifications for position
• A separate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statement in which you describe, citing specific examples, how you have demonstrated your commitment to the values of diversity, equity and inclusion as a professional in the workplace and/or as a citizen in the greater community
• CV/Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

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