Reporter

About Our Company

Civic Media has built a radio and digital media network in the Midwest with the goal of championing the practice of democracy by empowering honest and informative local voices. We’re merging the legacy of radio with the immediacy of digital to deliver high-quality content to a growing audience via our radio stations, websites, mobile app and associated social media platforms. We work in a fast-paced environment that values communication, integrity, vision, innovation and collaboration in order to fulfill our vision of being the media platform that informs, guides, and inspires our audience through the complex landscape of information, commentary, and civic engagement.

The Reporter will be a key contributor to local news coverage, conducting two interviews per day and producing corresponding two-minute newscasts. This role involves research, booking, scriptwriting, recording, editing, web posting, and field reporting. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving, small-market newsroom, has a strong sense of newsworthiness, and is committed to delivering accurate, relevant, and engaging content for the community.

In this role, the Reporter will produce 3 daily major newscasts for WRCO in Richland Center, while also producing corresponding regional reports for our sister station, WRCE.

• Regularly conduct news-driven interviews, including all aspects of booking, researching, preparation, recording, and editing, in alignment with editorial priorities and coverage needs.
• Produce corresponding newscasts daily from interviews.
• Post audio content online following digital standards.
• Attend local events, press conferences, and community meetings to gather news.
• Collaborate with the News Director, Station Manager, and reporters.
• Ensure accuracy, fairness, and adherence to journalistic ethics.
• Engage with audiences via social media and digital.
• Establish and maintain strong connections to the local community to develop story ideas.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the news operation.
• While reporters are encouraged to embrace field reporting, this position is not suitable for regular remote work. The locally assigned studio/office serves as the home base for this role.
• Pay range for this role is $40,000-$50,000, commensurate upon experience.

• Comfortable working under tight deadlines and adapting to breaking news situations.
• Strong research, investigative, and interviewing skills.
• Proficiency with audio recording and editing software; familiarity with broadcast equipment.
• Ability to produce high-quality content under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of media law, AP Style, and journalistic ethics.
• Ability to, at times, work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional travel.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.

• 2-5 years’ experience as a journalist or reporter preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field highly preferred.
• Proficiency with audio recording and editing software.
• Knowledge of media law and journalistic ethics.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Civic Media is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.