WYPR
Frederick County Freelance Reporter
WYPR, Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701
WYPF & WYPR are seeking a Frederick County based freelance reporter who can give voice to those Marylanders in the sixth congressional district including Garrett, Allegany, Frederick, and Washington counties as well as a portion of Montgomery County. They will have the curiosity and skills to produce a wide swath of stories with accuracy and a compelling narrative. This position will report to the news director and in their absence, the executive director of news. You will bring a toolkit that shows demonstrated acumen in field production, breaking news coverage, community news and feature stories. While this position is remote, you will be fully immersed in newsroom training and take part in team building exercises and meetings when applicable.
We don't think that geography should hamper us from better serving all of those in our listening area and thus highlighting the mosaic that is Maryland's culture and politics. The voices of Frederick County are an integral part of the varied opinions and issues that come from the growing northern part of our state. Most importantly, WYPR has a tower and a clear signal there, and we'd like to better serve them. Frederick County also has a vocal Latin American and a native Nigerian community. Just another example of Maryland's overall diversity.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop and pitch story ideas to the news director.Produce compelling stories about Frederick County that reflect and impact residents of the communityEngage community leadersto develop and tell well balanced stories that go beyond the surfaceBroaden the scope and provide context to longstanding issues that are germane to Frederick County residentsDevelop beat sources and mutual trust and respect to receive scoops and break storiesMaintain communication with newsroom leaders about your availability
RequirementsA minimum of two years of demonstrated reporting on-air experience, or a combination of progressive print and radio skillsSkills reporting and producing from the fieldAdept at AP styleStrong news judgementExcellent communication, and organizational skillsAbility to meet deadlines under pressureAbility to convey story ideas with clarityAbility to follow editorial direction and take feedbackTeamwork and willingness to collaborate with othersA commitment to upholding public radio ethics and journalistic standards
Preferred SkillsKnowledge of Public RadioComfortable using social media to enhance reporting and promote storiesMeticulous sense of detailAbility to manage multiple tasksValid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle
Core Competencies:Change/Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change that benefits Your Public Radio, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needsCommunication: Communicates well both verbally and in writing, promptly shares information and ideas with others throughout the organization as appropriate, has active listening skills, can negotiate and persuade as neededResults Focus/Initiative: Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets high standards and takes responsibility, provides leadership/motivationCollaboration: Working collaboratively with others to solve problems, achieve common goals and positive results. Listens to others and values opinions. Is open with other team members and expresses disagreement constructively. Seeks opportunities to work on teams as a means to develop experience and knowledge
Professionalism: Observes work rules and practices covered during the orientation process and practices appropriate conduct as outlined in the Baltimore Public Media Handbook.
Applications can also be mailed to Business Manager, WYPR, 2216 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. Position open until filled. No phone calls, please
Baltimore Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a diverse workforce that reflects Baltimore City and the surrounding Maryland counties enhances and informs our programming. We are seeking candidates comprising a variety of educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds to support our daily work life, contribute to the richness of our programming and make us better members of our community.
The Organization: WYPR is a long-standing, reliable source of news, captivating programming and community engagement in the greater Baltimore and Maryland region. The mission of Baltimore Public Media is to inform, connect and even challenge the listeners we serve in the metropolitan Baltimore area and the State of Maryland by broadcasting programs of intellectual integrity and cultural merit to provide an unbiased perspective of the events of today and to enrich the minds and spirits of our audience.
We don't think that geography should hamper us from better serving all of those in our listening area and thus highlighting the mosaic that is Maryland's culture and politics. The voices of Frederick County are an integral part of the varied opinions and issues that come from the growing northern part of our state. Most importantly, WYPR has a tower and a clear signal there, and we'd like to better serve them. Frederick County also has a vocal Latin American and a native Nigerian community. Just another example of Maryland's overall diversity.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop and pitch story ideas to the news director.Produce compelling stories about Frederick County that reflect and impact residents of the communityEngage community leadersto develop and tell well balanced stories that go beyond the surfaceBroaden the scope and provide context to longstanding issues that are germane to Frederick County residentsDevelop beat sources and mutual trust and respect to receive scoops and break storiesMaintain communication with newsroom leaders about your availability
RequirementsA minimum of two years of demonstrated reporting on-air experience, or a combination of progressive print and radio skillsSkills reporting and producing from the fieldAdept at AP styleStrong news judgementExcellent communication, and organizational skillsAbility to meet deadlines under pressureAbility to convey story ideas with clarityAbility to follow editorial direction and take feedbackTeamwork and willingness to collaborate with othersA commitment to upholding public radio ethics and journalistic standards
Preferred SkillsKnowledge of Public RadioComfortable using social media to enhance reporting and promote storiesMeticulous sense of detailAbility to manage multiple tasksValid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle
Core Competencies:Change/Adaptability/Flexibility: Adapts to change that benefits Your Public Radio, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needsCommunication: Communicates well both verbally and in writing, promptly shares information and ideas with others throughout the organization as appropriate, has active listening skills, can negotiate and persuade as neededResults Focus/Initiative: Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets high standards and takes responsibility, provides leadership/motivationCollaboration: Working collaboratively with others to solve problems, achieve common goals and positive results. Listens to others and values opinions. Is open with other team members and expresses disagreement constructively. Seeks opportunities to work on teams as a means to develop experience and knowledge
Professionalism: Observes work rules and practices covered during the orientation process and practices appropriate conduct as outlined in the Baltimore Public Media Handbook.
Applications can also be mailed to Business Manager, WYPR, 2216 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218. Position open until filled. No phone calls, please
Baltimore Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that a diverse workforce that reflects Baltimore City and the surrounding Maryland counties enhances and informs our programming. We are seeking candidates comprising a variety of educational, cultural, and experiential backgrounds to support our daily work life, contribute to the richness of our programming and make us better members of our community.
The Organization: WYPR is a long-standing, reliable source of news, captivating programming and community engagement in the greater Baltimore and Maryland region. The mission of Baltimore Public Media is to inform, connect and even challenge the listeners we serve in the metropolitan Baltimore area and the State of Maryland by broadcasting programs of intellectual integrity and cultural merit to provide an unbiased perspective of the events of today and to enrich the minds and spirits of our audience.