Job Description
Tell the stories that matter to Ithaca and the Southern Tier.
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Are you a curious, community-minded journalist who thrives on finding the story behind the
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story? Do you want your reporting to inform, engage, and make a meaningful impact on the
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people and communities you serve?
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We’re looking for a News Reporter to join our newsroom and cover the issues, people, and
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events shaping Ithaca, Tompkins County, and the surrounding region. This is an opportunity to
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dig beyond the headlines, build trusted relationships with sources, ask thoughtful questions, and
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turn complex issues into compelling stories that connect with audiences across broadcast,
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digital, social media, and emerging platforms.
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From breaking news and in-depth reporting to features, interviews, podcasts, and public affairs
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programming, you’ll play an important role in telling the stories of our community. You’ll work
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alongside a collaborative team of journalists and media professionals while using sound-rich,
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multimedia storytelling to bring local news to life.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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● Generate story ideas, meet deadlines, produce spot news, web stories, and features for
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broadcast, online, and social media platforms.
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● Assist with daily news coverage.
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● Conduct thorough research and investigation to develop accurate, compelling, sound-
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rich news stories.
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● Develop and maintain relationships with local, diverse sources.
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● Collaborate with editors, reporters, photographers, videographers and other team
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members to produce high-quality news content in the form of podcasts, two-way
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interviews, reporter debriefs, debates, public affairs shows, etc.
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● Stay informed and utilize the latest technologies in journalism with multimedia
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storytelling and social media.
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● Serve as backup for Radio Hosts on-air and act as peer editors when needed.
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● Participate in on-air fundraising and station events.
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Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
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● Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, communications, or a related field.
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● Two years of broadcast journalism or relevant experience
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● Strong writing and storytelling skills.
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● Convey complex information clearly.
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● Excellent research and investigative skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
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● Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
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● Knowledge of broadcast news writing, AP style and familiarity with journalistic ethics and
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standards.
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● Ability to establish and maintain relationships with sources.
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● Proficiency in digital audio recording and editing, multimedia storytelling, digital
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platforms, social media, photography, and video.
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● Familiarity with the region and local issues.
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● Valid driver's license and ability to travel for assignments as needed.
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● Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, as needed.
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Equipment Listing (Machines, Tools & Software):
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● Must be able to operate Computer, Email, Google and Microsoft Suite.
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● May be required to operate Printer, Copier, Fax Machine, Telephone, Scanner, and
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calculator.
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Physical Requirements
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Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable
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accommodation:
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● Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment, including motor
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vehicle
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● Stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach
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● Climb up or down stairs
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● Able to reach above or below shoulders
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● Occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
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● Sitting at a desk or in a vehicle for long periods of time to perform specific job functions
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● Be able to read, write, and interpret written documents
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Interested?
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Please submit your resume to jobs@wskg.org.
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Job Type: Full-time, Exempt, Union
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Schedule/Hours: 40 hours per week, mainly Monday through Friday with some occasional
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evenings and/or weekends
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Pay: $48,000 to $52,000 annually
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Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), 401(k) matching, Employee assistance program, Paid time off
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WSKG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating
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an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
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religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical
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conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected
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veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected
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characteristics. We welcome your interest in joining our team.