Station: WDRB-TV
Category: News
Quantity: 1
Title: Education Reporter
Job Description:
WDRB Media in Louisville, Ky. is searching for a seasoned education reporter to join our team of digital journalists. This person will primarily cover Jefferson County Public Schools, a district of more than 100,000] students and the 28th largest in the country. The candidate must have the ability to find and write in-depth, enterprise stories while covering school board meetings and posting digital stories quickly when news develops. Although this reporter’s main responsibility will be writing for WDRB.com, there will be occasional television appearances to supplement stories written on the digital side. The reporter will also assist television personnel in executing TV versions of his/her in-depth work, as needed.
This is not your traditional reporting position, but an opportunity to work in an innovative newsroom with the freedom for creativity. WDRB Media, once solely a television newsroom, started the trend of hiring traditional print journalists six years ago. In a time of furloughs, layoffs and shrinking newsrooms, WDRB continues to grow and invest in local journalism. The education reporter will join three former newspaper reporters and two sports columnists who comprise the WDRB.com in-depth team. Digital journalists work in a collegial environment that involves collaborating on editing, story development and open records requests, among other areas.
WDRB has been named one of the best places to work in Kentucky for six consecutive years. We offer competitive pay and a generous retirement contribution.
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Life/Disability/Matching 401K
Salary/Wage: Negotiable
Position: Full-Time
Desired Requirements:
Three years of previous writing experience in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Kentucky and Indiana helpful.
3+ years experience. College degree required.
Please send your resume and links to news director, VP of News Barry Fulmer at bfulmer@wdrb.comor:
Barry Fulmer
News Director, V.P. of News
WDRB Media
624 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40203
WDRB Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
City/State/Country: Louisville, KY (USA)
Contact Information
Name: Barry Fulmer
E-mail: bfulmer@wdrb.com
Phone: (502)585-0873 Fax: (502)568-6751
Start Posting Date: September 11, 2017