Part Time Election Researcher/Reporter_

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:+ CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process (harepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq\_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ) . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.+ CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. (harepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/Eeys15Xva4hFokHVtbP1eGIB5i1WFLc-J3k9KHgrFYZ7mg) Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.+ If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants (su.edu/sites/hr/files/Application\_Process\_for\_External\_Applications\_Non-Penn\_State\_Employees\_.pdf) .Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants (su.edu/current-employee/flexible-work-arrangements/out-of-state-notice?utm\_source=workday&utm\_medium=req&utm\_campaign=Oct23&utm\_id=out-of-state) .JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:WPSU is looking for a part-time researcher/reporter to help WPSU search out and debunk disinformation and misinformation in our coverage area. The researcher/reporter will receive training to work on a grant funded project with the Center for Media Engagement. They will monitor election messaging and help the newsroom share correct information with communities throughout the 13 central Pennsylvania counties WPSU covers.Key Responsibilities:· Monitoring election-related messages about the WPSU community, including social media, comment sections, content from potentially problematic websites, and questions from community members.· Logging and reviewing instances of possibly incorrect information in a database provided by the Center for Media Engagement.· Working with the WPSU newsroom and community leaders to share correct election information. You’ll work with the Center for Media Engagement to identify community leaders to be part of this initiative.· Receiving training from and coordinating with the Center for Media Engagement.· Writing articles and radio stories (or providing supporting information to reporters) with information about elections that responds to the questionable content identified as part of the projectQualifications:· Requires a bachelor’s degree, plus at least one year of reporting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.· Strong researching, writing, editing, interviewing and on-air delivery.· Good news judgment.· A commitment to ethical, accurate journalism.· Experience supporting/advancing diversity and inclusion.· Self-motivated enough to work alone, but collaborative enough to work with a team.· Familiarity with central Pennsylvania is a bonus.· Standard background checks are required.Compensation & Timeframe:+ This position pays $30/hr+ The project starts Sept. 9 and continues until at least Nov. 12, but can continue until Jan. 21, 2025+ Funding will cover 300 hours of work. 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