WGLT Extra Help Reporter Job at Illinois State University in Normal

Title: Extra Help Reporter - WGLT
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Radio Station WGLT

Job Summary

WGLT, the NPR member-station in Normal, IL, is looking to hire correspondents to report a variety of stories for our newsroom. Radio experience is preferred, but those with newspaper or TV backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Hours are flexible based on your availability. Work can be performed at the WGLT offices/studios or out in the field depending on the story assignment.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$22.00 per hour

Required Qualifications

Professional or student media experience in print or broadcast journalism.

Work Hours

Work hours are flexible and based on availability.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

2025

Special Instructions for Applicants

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.

For full consideration, the application and all supplemental information must be submitted online. Please complete the entire employment application including the education and work history background. Please do not put 'see resume' in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. The employment application will be reviewed to determine if applicant meets minimum qualifications. Please be complete in the duties and responsibilities section for each position listed.

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
bcplese@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.