Part-Time Local News Reporter​/Board Operator

97.9 WHAV, Greater Haverhill's only public radio station and nonprofit local news service, invites applicants to join a respected and growing news operation-on radio, 24/7 Live Stream and Wavelengths eNewspaper.

The position offers growth potential and involves working nights and occasional weekends, writing stories, recording and editing audio, taking photographs, putting meetings and events on the air live and some announcing. Technical and related training will be provided.

Successful applicants must demonstrate natural curiosity, objectivity, accuracy, dependability, willingness to learn and above-average attention to detail.

Prior writing/reporting experience (college newspaper, TV, radio or literary publication work will be considered).

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field or relevant experience
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
• Demonstrable ethics
• Above-average English spelling and grammar
• Ability to work well and quickly under deadline pressure
• Solid PC skills

Public Media of New England Inc. d/b/a WHAV is an AP Radio Network affiliate and member of Massachusetts Broadcasters Association, Institute for Nonprofit News, Radio Television Digital News Association and National Federation of Community Broadcasters.

Public Media of New England Inc. d/b/a WHAV promotes equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran. WHAV is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment during all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.