Capitol Bureau Chief Reporter, Broadcast Media-Montana Public Radio

Broadcast Media-Montana Public Radio (MTPR)invites applications for a Capitol Bureau Chief Reporterto produce news reports on legislative and state news for broadcast and publication on Montana Public Radio. This position will be located at an office in the state capitol, in Helena.

• Follow legislative committee hearings and debates, assess news value of state government issue and policy developments, conduct interviews, write, edit and produce news stories
• Represent Montana Public Radio in Helena and answer public inquiries about station and news policy
• Develop working knowledge of the legislative process; knowledge of public radio journalism traditions; and ability to work well in a team setting under deadline pressure
• Assist staff with state election coverage including interviews with candidates and political analysts, newscast production, and election related content

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, political science or related fields
• Two (2) years of experience in a reporting role, preferably in public radio or television, with emphasis on government agency and legislative issues
• Knowledge of journalism ethics and standards of objectivity, fairness, and balance
• Excellent speaking and writing skills
• Ability to research and comprehend complex issues, and translate them into clear, concise news reports for broadcast
• Ability to interview, record, write and digitally edit audio, video and still photography files
• Professional demeanor and behavior and ability to interact with a wide variety of people
• Ability to post audio, video and photography online across multiple platforms
• Ability to convert radio broadcast content to online posts
• Ability to perform under deadline pressures and highly emotional circumstances

Position Number: 061960

Compensation Title: Media Programmer

Bargaining Unit:FOCUS-MFPE

Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), 12 months/year

Probationary Period: Six (6) months minimum

Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Screening of applications will begin after the closing date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

A complete application includes:

Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.

Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience

Three (3) Professional References – names and contact information

Samples of Work – three to five (3-5) examples (copies of work or document with links to websites) of your best journalism work.

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Must be eligible to work in the United States upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.