Nevada Public Radio
Nevada Public Radio is hiring: Indigenous Affairs Producer/Reporter (part-time)
Nevada Public Radio, Las Vegas, NV, United States, 89146
Job Type
Part-time
Description
SUMMARY:
The Indigenous Affairs Producer/Reporter (IA P/R) will produce enterprise journalism from and about Nevada Native communities that drives awareness, conversation and change. The work will include reporting, writing and recording audio news spots and features; producing segments for the State of Nevada current affairs show; and writing stories for Desert Companion magazine and newsletter.
The IA P/R must be a self-starter who is able to travel the region, embedding with tribes and Indigenous groups as required to fully understand and accurately tell their stories.
The IA P/R will report on, write, and/or produce stories about communities, histories and issues in the context of Nevada, the Mountain West region and the nation. They will seek out stories that have not yet been told to general audiences. The goal is to expand and deepen our listeners' and readers' understanding of and connection to their Indigenous neighbors.
Many pieces, such as news spots, will require quick turnarounds. Others, such as profiles, historical pieces, and deep dives, will take more time and need to be followed over days, weeks, or months. Work should be distributed among Nevada Public Radio's various platforms - daily news, weekly newsletter or quarterly magazine - as appropriate to the story being told.
This position will report to the Managing Editor, Heidi Kyser.
CAPABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
FLSA Classification - Non-exempt; part-time, hourly
Application Process Deadline : Open until filled
To Apply: Apply via our career page: www.knpr.org/apply
Or
Mail, E-Mail, Fax, or drop off Resume and Cover letter:
Nevada Public Radio Attn: Human Resources 1289 S Torrey Pines Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89146 jobs@nevadapublicradio.org Fax: (702) 258-5646
Applicants considered for this position may be required to submit a background check.
All Nevada Public Radio employees are asked to sign their understanding of and compliance with our Employee Handbook upon acceptance of an offer of employment. This document covers the benefits available to NVPR employees, our policies and procedures and our commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, non-discriminatory and welcoming work environment. In addition, upon acceptance of an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be asked to sign in acknowledgement of receiving, reviewing and understanding of the responsibilities and essential functions of the position as stated and the at-will status of the position.
Nevada Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Requirements
PLEASE NOTE: All Nevada Public Radio employees and interns must receive both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and any approved boosters, unless granted an exemption for medical or religious reasons
Part-time
Description
SUMMARY:
The Indigenous Affairs Producer/Reporter (IA P/R) will produce enterprise journalism from and about Nevada Native communities that drives awareness, conversation and change. The work will include reporting, writing and recording audio news spots and features; producing segments for the State of Nevada current affairs show; and writing stories for Desert Companion magazine and newsletter.
The IA P/R must be a self-starter who is able to travel the region, embedding with tribes and Indigenous groups as required to fully understand and accurately tell their stories.
The IA P/R will report on, write, and/or produce stories about communities, histories and issues in the context of Nevada, the Mountain West region and the nation. They will seek out stories that have not yet been told to general audiences. The goal is to expand and deepen our listeners' and readers' understanding of and connection to their Indigenous neighbors.
Many pieces, such as news spots, will require quick turnarounds. Others, such as profiles, historical pieces, and deep dives, will take more time and need to be followed over days, weeks, or months. Work should be distributed among Nevada Public Radio's various platforms - daily news, weekly newsletter or quarterly magazine - as appropriate to the story being told.
This position will report to the Managing Editor, Heidi Kyser.
CAPABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop people-focused stories that engage listeners and readers
- Possess great interpersonal skills, able to develop trusted reputation and relationships within the community and coverage area
- Travel throughout the region
- Create original content for print and digital platforms as assigned, including social media sites
- Create stories in a variety of formats, from daily news wraps to radio-focused features, including the basic elements of journalistic reportage, such as ledes and nut graphs
- Assist with audience engagement, helping readers and listeners find answers and solutions
FLSA Classification - Non-exempt; part-time, hourly
Application Process Deadline : Open until filled
To Apply: Apply via our career page: www.knpr.org/apply
Or
Mail, E-Mail, Fax, or drop off Resume and Cover letter:
Nevada Public Radio Attn: Human Resources 1289 S Torrey Pines Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89146 jobs@nevadapublicradio.org Fax: (702) 258-5646
Applicants considered for this position may be required to submit a background check.
All Nevada Public Radio employees are asked to sign their understanding of and compliance with our Employee Handbook upon acceptance of an offer of employment. This document covers the benefits available to NVPR employees, our policies and procedures and our commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, non-discriminatory and welcoming work environment. In addition, upon acceptance of an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be asked to sign in acknowledgement of receiving, reviewing and understanding of the responsibilities and essential functions of the position as stated and the at-will status of the position.
Nevada Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent work
- experience of at least 5 years with experience in reporting
- Experience to independently make strong news judgements
- Proven ability to create and edit radio reports/podcasts; grasp of the basic principles of audio recording and editing
- Ability to produce and write for the ear with clear and complete scripts
- Mid-level skills in Adobe Audition editing software
- Knowledge and practice of journalism ethics
- Knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and AP Style
- Propensity to work with others in a collaborative and collegial manner
- Ability to drive a motor vehicle, and possession of a Nevada driver's license, transportation and insurance
- Working knowledge of field recording and broadcast equipment
- Working knowledge of editing and transcription software, such as Otter or Hindenburg
- Familiarity with ENCO or other broadcast automation software
Physical Requirements
- Ability to drive throughout the state, stand, walk, bend, type, reach, see and sit for up to (10) hours
PLEASE NOTE: All Nevada Public Radio employees and interns must receive both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and any approved boosters, unless granted an exemption for medical or religious reasons