Newscaster and Reporter

WFYI is a nonprofit organization that, for more than 50 years, has been providing trusted journalism, inspiring stories, and lifelong learning to Central Indiana with a vision of an informed, inspired, and inclusive Indiana.

WFYI Public Media seeks a newscaster and reporter to contribute to its mission by producing accurate, fair, independent, and accessible journalism that helps audiences understand the daily news issues shaping communities across Central Indiana and statewide. Through daily, enterprise, and investigative stories centered on people, this position strengthens public understanding, supports informed civic participation, and connects local audiences to journalism that is relevant, useful, and accountable.

WFYI’s Newscaster and Reporter will gather community input and curate, write, edit, and deliver local newscasts for publication in national NPR news magazines and on multiple digital platforms. Reporting will include daily stories of high interest and impact, stories that reflect the vibrancy of local life, and practical news that responds to audience needs. This role will also contribute to state, regional and national coverage.

Ideal candidates will be confident in daily reporting. They must also be confident in developing expertise in local issues and delivering original enterprise reporting as assigned. This position will work on a variety of news products which include digital articles, sound-rich audio features, daily stories for the web and newscasts, and video for social and television platforms.

This role requires in-person work at our Indianapolis studios each day starting at 9 a.m., Monday through Friday. Field reporting work will be required in the mornings.

The assigned beat reflected in this job description is subject to change based on organizational needs. Reporters may be reassigned to different beats, and such reassignment does not constitute a change in classification or position.

The essential functions and responsibilities listed below describe the primary duties of this position. Duties may be adjusted based on staffing, workload, and organizational needs. As

WFYI’s journalism priorities and audience needs evolve, WFYI may adjust work assignments, assigned beat, coverage priorities, or reporting focus based on editorial needs. Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign, reassign, or modify duties, consistent with the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

• Identify and pitch stories while working with the editorial leadership team to develop and report original stories that feature individuals with lived experience.
• Use clear and concise writing to explain complex topics and their significance.
• Report, write, and present breaking news, features, enterprise, and investigative stories as assigned.
• Adapt reporting focus, source development, and story planning as assigned when WFYI adjusts beats or coverage priorities to meet audience, editorial, staffing, or organizational needs.

• Build and maintain a large network of sources.
• Conduct thorough research and news gathering, including capturing audio, video, photos, and supporting materials to enhance the depth and quality of coverage.
• Collaborate with the digital team to produce engaging content tailored for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
• Meet deadlines and follow WFYI’s editorial standards for accuracy, fairness, independence, clarity, and ethical journalism.

• Make regular appearances across media platforms, including broadcasts, social media, podcasts, and community events.
• Work with staff throughout…