Freelance
Arizona Public Media
Arizona Public Media (AZPM) in Tucson is seeking "on call" freelance reporters to complement its growing team of reporters to provide content, research, write and report stories for radio and television newscasts and for its online news service platforms. These reporters will be responsible for covering local and regional issues throughout Southern Arizona.
Duties and Responsibilities
*Produce and report spot news for radio/TV/online news and public affairs programs and write, prepare, and produce news features as needed; *Write for online platforms and Tweet regularly; *Deliver stories on tight deadlines; *Conduct studio and field news and/or public affairs interviews for radio and television; *Operate related radio and television equipment; *Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
*Strong knowledge of Arizona politics, news, science, technology, health, nature, environment, and the arts; *Must have a thorough knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics, and standards; *Excellent communication and editorial skills; *Strong news judgment; *Ability to work under strict deadline conditions; *Must be skillful and natural with various social media platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
*Experience with Microsoft Word, digital editing software, database software, spreadsheets, email, and internet capabilities; *Demonstrated writing and editing ability; *Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables; *Excellent presentation, writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Send application materials to:
Applications may be submitted ONLY through the University of Arizona Human Resources website. To apply for this posting, please copy and paste the following URL into your browser and follow the instructions:
https://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1372460020125
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Position Summary
Field
Television
Organization/Station(s)
Arizona Public Media
Job Category
Reporting
Job Status
Part time
Date Posted
August 21, 2013
Deadline
Open Until Filled
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Web Site
https://about.azpm.org/jobs/