Health Reporter, KBIA-FM

FM Station

KBIA-FM at the Missouri School of Journalism has an immediate opening for a Health Reporter to plan, develop, write and produce stories and digital media content for radio broadcast and online distribution. This position will focus on health issues and their impact on society.
Responsibilities include:
* Reporting, writing and producing radio spots, features and online content. The successful candidate will also liaise with partners on program ideas and content.
* Conducting community outreach through new media, social media and community events.
* Occasional supervision of the work of student reporters and producers.
* Working on and with the KBIA News team on daily and breaking news coverage as needed.
* Participating in KBIA pledge drives.
* Occasional newscast anchoring.
* Teaching an introductory journalism course in a classroom setting 1-2 semesters per year.

Note: This position is grant-funded, with funding currently secured through August 31, 2027. Our organization has a strong history of successful grant renewals, and this role is expected to continue beyond the current funding cycle, contingent on continued funding.

Additional information on KBIA-FM and the Missouri School of Journalism can be found online at https://www.kbia.org/ and https://journalism.missouri.edu/real-world-experiences/professional-media-outlets/kbia-91-3-fm/.

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Occasional nights and weekends as needed.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Previous health reporting a plus.
A Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications.
Public radio broadcasting/production experience.
Fluency in digital media production.

Salary Range: $52,915.20 - $55,120/annual

Grade: GGS 9E

University Title: Strategic Communications Consultant

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile in myHR.

Please include a cover letter, resume, links to three work samples, and the names and contact information for three references with the online application.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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