Journalist (WDET)

Journalist (WDET)

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedJournalist (WDET)at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

POSITION PURPOSE

Develop and produce professional journalism content for radio broadcast on WDET-FM to disseminate news and information, entertain and inform, broaden community awareness of important issues and increase the station's audience base. Requires the application of specialized skills which can be acquired through a combination of considerable job-related training and several years of on-the-job experience. Reports to WDET management.

Essential Job Functions

Produce daily/weekly news reports and features which reflect local, state and national events. Write and produce news programming; follow and report local news events; conduct on-air interviews and handle telephone call-ins.

Produce quick turnaround spots, compelling interviews, and in-depth, issue-oriented feature reports on a regular basis for broadcast on WDET. Must be able to produce high-quality work under deadline pressure.

Produce talk show segments for WDET on important issues ranging from government to education to arts and culture.

Serve as host/anchor for WDET news programs, talk shows and newscasts.

Participate in fund raising activities and pledge drives when assigned to solicit and increase station revenues and financial base. Record and/or make on-air listener appeals; determine appropriate way to incorporate listener appeals into broadcasts; ensure that programming offered contributes to listener base and donations.

Participate in WDET events for the purpose of engaging station audiences. Events include broadcast remotes, community roundtable discussions, listening sessions and station promotional events.

Perform related work as assigned.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and major coursework in a field directly related to journalism, mass communication, or social sciences. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

Minimum three years recent experience writing and producing news content, with understanding of Associated Press style.

Minimum three years recent experience with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of audio and broadcast practices and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of public affairs, especially as they relate to the Detroit metropolitan area.

• Must demonstrate understanding of complex topics and be able to construct nuanced interviews that hold officials accountable.

School/College/Division:

H72 - WDET

Primary department

H8703 - WDET

Employment type

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Salary minimum: $47,866

• Salary hire maximum: $57,441

Working conditions

Normal office environment. Comments: This classification is designed to develop and produce radio journalism content for WDET-FM. Work activities require specialized technical skills utilizing professional radio and digital equipment. This classification is designed to function as a journalist for WDET. The incumbent must be well-versed in the tenets of journalism, journalistic ethics, have digital media and social media experience, and have a broad knowledge of radio programming and important news events. Position incumbents are expected to write, edit, interview, and host newscasts, shows and news specials. They are also expected to produce talk shows and other radio programs with a journalistic underpinning. Work activities are specific in objective and content, but require the incumbent to search for solutions and new applications and establish priorities and procedures. This classification is solely assigned to WDET-FM.

Job openings

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

Background check requirements

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.