INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER,WBUR Program & Production
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- Boston University
- Location
- BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Investigative Reporter at WBUR will report and produce a series of original, comprehensive stories that are based on in-depth information gathered from interviews, public records and data analysis. The Reporter will have at least seven years experience in investigative reporting with exceptional writing skills. The Investigative Reporter will build relationships with multiple news sources within varied subject areas and institutions. This role will have strong interviewing skills and a full comprehension of state and federal public records laws. The Investigative Reporter will request records as necessary and interpret them to formulate findings and then communicate them to a variety of audiences in the greater Boston and New England area via audio production, writing and other multi-media digital platforms. The Investigative Reporter works with the investigative unit editor to translate complex issues -- producing segments for radio, digital platforms and live forums; the unit will often collaborate with other WBUR journalists and outside partners including journalists from external news organizations.
Required SkillsBachelor's degree required with at least seven years of experience in investigative reporting.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job Location BOSTON, Massachusetts, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/RegularOrganization
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