Description
Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) is hiring an experienced reporter to cover the environment, climate, and agricultural resources of Coastal and South Georgia and to report on the impact of the changing planet on the people, places and environments of the region. This position is based in Savannah and will have significant editorial and creative autonomy while operating under GPB’s editorial standards and review process. The reporter will be expected to attend daily news meetings, pitch stories and participate in edit sessions with editorial supervisors while working an average of approximately 20 hours per week. They will be expected to file for GPB News across radio, digital and social media. This position will report to GPB’s News Director. GPB is a statewide dual licensee comprised of 9 PBS television stations and 22 NPR radio stations that broadcast across the state of Georgia.
Candidate Responsibilities:
Research and pitch story ideas and establish contacts within assigned region and beat
Participate in daily planning meeting and attend other staff meetings as required
Write, edit and produce stories for radio, digital and social media
Manage and communicate schedule to management and meet deadlines as assigned
Record audio interviews and sound, track voice over scripts and edit within Adobe audition or other audio editing software
Take photos or capture video with cellphone or other visual production equipment as needed
Write and file digital stories within the GPB content management system
Work with the social media team on content for GPB News’ social media platforms
Participate in feedback sessions on work product with editors and managers
Manage the GPB workspace and studio in Savannah and facilitate interviews there as needed
Perform additional or related duties as assigned or required
Candidate Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications or related field or equivalent education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Minimum of two years reporting and writing experience for a news organization
Experience covering climate and environmental issues strongly preferred
Experience in Public Media a plus
Ability to produce informative and engaging stories across GPB’s digital, audio and social media platforms under deadline
Experience with audio editing software such as Adobe Audition
Experience with photography and video production a plus
Able to write clearly and effectively using AP style
Ability to develop a network of sources and contacts and establish working relationships with them
Ability to remain current on issues impacting Georgia’s climate and environment
Ability to work collaboratively with other reporters and editors
Ability to work independently with limited daily oversight
Strong editorial judgment and experience producing content for clearly defined audiences.
Access to a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license to cover stories across the region
To Apply: Upload your resume, references, and applicant form to the GPB Job Center at www.gpb.org/jobs.
ONLY Applications submitted through the GPB Job Center WILL BE ACCEPTED.
