WUNC Weekend Host​/Reporter

Posting Information

Department WUNC-FM-259000

Career Area Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

Posting Open Date 02/16/2026

Final date to receive applications 03/02/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title WUNC Weekend Host/Reporter

Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number

Vacancy NF0009542

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent

FTE 1

Hours per week 40

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range $70,

Proposed Start Date 03/16/2026

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

Chapel Hill is one of the best college towns and offers diverse social, cultural, recreational and professional opportunities that span campus and community.

UNC‑Chapel Hill offers full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

WUNC News provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of ten stations.

This position is responsible for live hosting and operating the board on weekends. It serves as a back‑up host for weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings as needed. It conducts, records, and produces reporter debriefs with other WUNC reporters. It also is responsible for general assignment reporting that may include quick‑turnaround spot news, interviews, reporter debriefings, anchor wraps, online reports and/or well‑researched feature reports.

Relevant post‑baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or background in independent academic or instructional activities, a relevant bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience may be accepted.

The Weekend Host/Reporter will be an experienced journalist with strong reporting, production, and communication skills.

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred
• At least three years of experience as a journalist and/or radio host, preferably in a public radio newsroom
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Creativity and initiative
• Demonstrated ability to plan and meet deadlines, working with materials from a variety of sources and collaborators
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues effectively and collaboratively
• A familiarity with North Carolina

Experience with public radio or related not‑for‑profit fundraising preferred.

Not Applicable.

Please submit samples (or links) of hosting and reporting using the “Other Document” option on the “Application Documents” page of your application.

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Universities are an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.