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Washington State University Journalist/News Fellow - The Spokesman-Review/Spokane Public Radio in Pullman, Washington
Journalist/News Fellow - The Spokesman-Review/Spokane Public Radio Available Title(s): 1605-YN_ADMINPRO - Fellow Business Title: Journalist/News Fellow - The Spokesman-Review/Spokane Public Radio Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Time Type: Full time Position Term: 12 Month Position Details: Summary of Duties: The Journalist/News Fellow - The Spokesman-Review/Spokane Public Radio position is a two-year fixed term appointment serving as a civic news reporter in the Murrow News Fellowship Program in a partnership between http://www.spokesman.com/http://www.spokesman.com/ and http://www.spokanepublicradio.org/. This is an entry-level position reporting on civic affairs in under-served communities. As a Journalist/News Fellow you will gather, write, and produce civic journalism of interest to the assigned newsroom's audiences and news beats; these topics may include health, education, economic development, environment, criminal justice and under-represented communities. You may be required to produce content in various formats, including audio, video, text and digital presentations. The assigned newsroom will provide editing, guidance, and professional support in collaboration with Murrow's Program Manager. You will be working with The Spokesman-Review and Spokane Public Radio and you will cover rural areas of eastern Washington, which is rich with potential stories on economy, climate, emerging industries, technology, and more. The Journalist/News Fellow - The Spokesman-Review/Spokane Public Radio position will be located in Spokane, WA or surrounding areas. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in a field relevant to area of specialization. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. • Position requires a degree in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or closely related field. • Strong news reporting skills to produce quality journalism. • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Preferred Qualifications: • Degree from any accredited higher ed institution in Washington state. • Knowledge of Washington state community issues. • Experience or training in new technologies for the gathering and delivery of news. • Possess audio production skills. • Familiarity with public records and data reporting. • Photography experience. • Experience using social media in a news environment. • Experience researching complex issues. • Possession of, or ability to obtain at time of hire, a valid, unrestricted driver's license. • Fluency in a foreign language. Additional Information: Area/College: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication Department Name: Murrow College City, State: Spokane, WA or surrounding areas Department Link: http://murrow.wsu.edu/student-work/experiential-learning/news-fellowship/ Monthly Salary: $4,120.91 - $4,583.33 In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement acco