WUNC Weekend Host/Reporter

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

WUNC News provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of ten stations.

This position is responsible for live hosting and operating the board on weekends. This position serves as a back-up host for weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings as needed. This position conducts, records, and produces reporter debriefs with other WUNC reporters. This position also is responsible for general assignment reporting that may include quick turnaround spot news, interviews, reporter debriefings, anchor wraps, online reports and/or well-researched feature reports.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.

The Weekend Host/Reporter will be an experienced journalist with strong reporting, production, and communication skills.

A bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, with a master's degree preferred
At least three years of experience as a journalist and/or radio host, preferably in a public radio newsroom
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Creativity and initiative
Demonstrated ability to plan and meet deadlines, working with materials from a variety of sources and collaborators
Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues effectively and collaboratively
A familiarity with North Carolina
Experience with public radio or related not-for-profit fundraising preferred

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.