Reporter/Correspondent, Business

Identifies and reports stories for all NPR News programs and platforms. Responds to breaking news, initiates and develops short term news and feature stories and in-depth enterprise reports, as well as spots for NPR newscast. Will involve traveling. Correspondent may serve as substitute host for NPR news programs.

Required Skills

This position may be based in Washington, D.C., New York or Los Angeles. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required for Reporter: At least four years? reporting experience. Demonstrated expertise in covering business. At least four years? experience in journalism. Experience working on deadline and working independently. Experience in long-form journalism. Demonstrated expertise at developing a major journalism specialty. Required for Correspondent: At least six years? broadcast experience. At least two years of specialized reporting experience. Excellence in analysis and interpretation. Demonstrated experience and success breaking news, developing sources and original, enterprise reporting. Additional Requirements for Reporter or for Correspondent: Experience producing stories on national news issues. Demonstrable interest in business-related issues. Ability to break news and aggressively set a coverage agenda. Ability and willingness to relocate. NPR may choose to transfer employees to other geographic locations. Severance provisions of the AFTRA collective bargaining agreement will apply should you choose not to accept a transfer. Understanding that reporter/correspondent may be reassigned to a new region. Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure. Incumbent must be able to report breaking stories for both newscasts and major programs. Ability and willingness to work varied shifts. Proven ability to consistently work well with others, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and within the public radio system. Preferred for Reporter or for Correspondent: Expertise in business issues. Experience in broadcast journalism. Experience in use of microphones, recorders and telecommunication equipment. Experience in online journalism. Experience producing on digital audio workstations.

Job Location

Washington, DC, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Union Position

Yes

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Category:	Communications
	> Reporter
Location:	Washington, DC
County:	District Of Columbia County
ZIP Code:	20001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	NPR
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