RADIO REPORTER/PRODUCER I/II/III-- Central Michigan University

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.  Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters.

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Posting Number-- S-3297
Position Number--44110
Type of Recruitment--External
Position Title--RADIO REPORTER/PRODUCER I/II/III

Position Summary:   
WCMU’s Radio Reporter/Producer plays a key role in producing daily content for WCMU’s radio and digital platforms. WCMU covers 48 of Michigan’s 83 counties, reporting on a wide range of issues, including local and state government, education, climate and the environment, the economy, and more. Primary functions of this position include news reporting and serving as a backup on-air host as needed. Additional functions may include editing and story assignment responsibilities in the absence of the News Director.

Required Qualifications:   
Radio Reporter/Producer I (BH-I)
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Journalism, Multimedia, Humanities or related field, or a combination of education and work experience that equates to 4 years.
Experience in reporting situations, including impromptu interview questioning and scripted situations.  Experience in field news gathering or remote recording situations.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to project a positive image.  General knowledge of digital editing and studio situations.  Must possess basic announcing skills.
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with faculty, students, visitors, and fellow work associates.  Ability to complete tasks independently.
Ability to perform the essential functions and requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.  Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Radio Reporter/Producer II (BS-II)
All qualifications listed for a Radio Reporter/Producer I (BH-1), plus:
Two additional years of increasingly responsible experience with key elements of the job, including reporting situations, field news gathering, digital editing, hosting and announcing.

Radio Reporter/Producer III (BS-III)
All qualifications listed for a Radio Reporter/Producer II (BS-2), plus:
Four additional years of increasingly responsible experience resulting in advanced skills with key elements of the job including: reporting situations, field news gathering, digital editing, hosting and announcing.  Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative settings in the pursuit of professional, high-quality journalism.

Preferred Qualifications    
Radio Producer/Reporter I (BR-1)
Two years of experience in on-air situations and with field recording/news gathering.
Experience hosting live radio.  Experience as talent for fundraisers, interviews and programs. Experience as a local host of NPR news magazines.
Experience filing stories with NPR.  Proficient capabilities in basic digital editing and multitrack editing.  Demonstrated ability to formulate interview segments and questions.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Radio Reporter/Producer I (BH-I)
Performs the following tasks under direct supervision:
Schedules, records, and edits interviews for radio station use.
Researches program topics and/or guests for possible programs or segments.
Acts as talent for fundraisers, interviews, and programs.
Operates radio remote and radio studio equipment as required.
Assists in the development of radio programs and materials and contributes to ongoing projects as needed.
Assists with the logistics of interviews or guest appearances.
Develops buildouts of radio news stories for WCMU’s digital platforms.
Serves as the primary back-up host for Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and other news programs.
Develops contacts with Central Michigan University departments, local and state government officials, and various constituents.
Represents WCMU at various station events as requested.
Pitches stories to NPR, Harvest Public Media, and other organizations for national distribution.
Participates in professional development opportunities.
Assigns and edits stories for student news reporters and fellow staff members as directed by the News Director.
Edits reports submitted by freelance reporters as directed by the News Director.
Participates in recruiting, interviewing, and training student news reporters and freelance news reporters.
Contributes occasionally to WCMU’s video productions.
Travels for reporting trips and station events as required, including occasional overnight trips.

Radio Reporter/Producer II (BS-II)
Performs all duties and responsibilities of the Radio Reporter/Producer I under limited supervision and with increased confidence and responsibility, plus:
Assists in filing stories with NPR, Harvest Public Media, and other organizations for national distribution.  Performs confidently with live, on the scene, and breaking news coverage.

Radio Reporter/Producer III (BS-III)
Performs all of the duties and responsibilities of the Radio Reporter/Producer II under very limited to no supervision and with advanced confidence and responsibility, plus:
Regularly files stories with NPR, Harvest Public Media, and other organizations for national distribution.  Acts as a lead member of the reporting staff in live, on the scene, and breaking news coverage.

Supervision Exercised--None.

Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters.

If there is a work sample document (examples of video segments written, hosted and/or voiced by you, or any other materials that may be relevant to this position) you wish to include that is not required, please utilize Work Sample.

If there is a writing sample document you wish to include that is not required, please utilize Writing Sample.

Employee Group --Public Broadcasting - Salary
Staff Pay Level--1, 2, or 3 (progression)
Pay Range--$34,000 - $44,000 per year
Division--Government and External Relations
Department--Public Broadcasting
Position Status--Regular
Position End Date    
Employment Status    Full-Time
FTE    1.0
Position Type    12 month
Weekly Work Schedule    Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location    Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department    
About CMU    
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards    
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
EEO Statement    
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).

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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu

Posting Ends    
Open Until Filled    Yes
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* Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting, Journalism, Multimedia, Humanities, or a related field, or a combination of education and work experience that equates to 4 years?
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* Do you have experience in reporting situations, including impromptu interview questioning and scripted situations?
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* Do you have experience in field news gathering or remote recording situations?
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* Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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Work Sample
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