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Seeking qualified applicants for a News Reporter (Cultural Program Coordinator) for West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Full Job Description and details can be found below. Please send cover letter, resume and references via the email or to the addresses below:

Kristina Dodd
600 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
kdodd@wvpublic.org

Applicant subject line must read as follows: News Reporter

Deadline for submission is Jan. 15, 2023

West Virginia Public Broadcasting are Equal Opportunity Employers

West Virginia Public Broadcasting — Job Description

Title: News Reporter                       Department: News

Employment Type: Full-Time         Reports to: News Director

Location: Charleston

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News Reporter

West Virginia Public Broadcasting is looking for an individual to fill a full-time News Reporter position. This position will cover state and regional news, with a focus on southern West Virginia, with the ability to write stories for our website and produce stories for our daily radio newscasts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of writing, researching, interviewing, and reporting stories for radio, the Internet and occasionally television.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of public broadcasting and an ability to work as part of a team are essential to maintain high journalistic standards. 
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Training: A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Substitution: Experience directly related to news, investigative and feature reporting, digital audio editing, studio and field recording is desirable.

A background in journalism is preferable but not required. Two to three years of relevant work experience is preferred.

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience.

This is a Full-Time, Exempt (40 hours/week, M-F) position.

Benefits offered — medical, dental, eye, and state retirement.

Seeking qualified applicants for an Inside Appalachia Associate Producer for West Virginia Public Broadcasting. A full job description and details can be found below. Please send cover letter, resume and references via the email or to the addresses below:

Kristina Dodd
600 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
kdodd@wvpublic.org

Applicant subject line must read as follows: Inside Appalachia Associate Producer applicant

Deadline for submission is Nov. 17, 2022

West Virginia Public Broadcasting are Equal Opportunity Employers

West Virginia Public Broadcasting — Job Description
Title: Inside Appalachia Associate Producer
Department: News
Reports to: Inside Appalachia Producer
Employment Type: Part-Time Contract

Location: Charleston, WV     

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Inside Appalachia Associate Producer

West Virginia Public Broadcasting is looking for an individual to fill a part-time contract position for the Inside Appalachia Associate Producer position. Under general supervision, the Associate Producer will work directly with the Inside Appalachia Producer to make sure all aspects of the show are covered. This is a radio show, but it is also a podcast with critical web elements, a social media presence, and the associate producer will be asked to create graphics in programs like Canva. Stories in the show come from multiple sources.

One focus of Inside Appalachia is the grant funded Folklife Reporting Corps, a group of regionally based freelance reporters who tell stories with an emphasis on transmitting culture from one generation to the next.

Duties Include:

• Manage social media specific to Inside Appalachia, as well as edit and develop web material for Inside Appalachia’s webpage.
• Work closely with WVPB’s Webmaster/Digital Coordinator to develop social media content, promote the show and support digital content. 
• Organize production of the Inside Appalachia newsletter
• Contribute content to Inside Appalachia (develop stories for broadcast)
• Assist, when necessary, with script writing and developing episodes
• Have a love of people, as well as an interest in Appalachian arts, music, history and culture.
• Have excellent organizational skills and time management
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Work well with others while be able to make decisions on their own in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be quick-thinking, level-headed and be able to maintain composure in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Open to receiving constructive criticism, collaborative feedback and incorporating the ideas of other team members.
• Highly effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management to meet deadlines.  
• Knowledge of writing, researching, interviewing, and reporting stories for radio, the Internet and occasionally television.

Required Qualifications:

Training: A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Substitution: Experience directly related to news, investigative and feature reporting, digital audio editing, studio and field recording is desirable.

A background in journalism is preferable but not required. Two to three years of relevant work experience is preferred.

Compensation:

This is a part-time contract position with up to 30 hours per week and compensation based on experience.

Seeking qualified applicants for a Cultural Program Associate (Video Producer) for West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Full Job Description and details can be found below.

Please send cover letter, resume and references via the email or to the addresses below:

Kristina Dodd
600 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
kdodd@wvpublic.org

Applicant subject line must read as follows: Video Producer

Position is open until filled.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia Public Broadcasting — Job Description
Title: Video Producer          
Department: Production
Employment Type: Full-Time

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Video Producer

West Virginia Public Broadcasting is looking for an individual to fill a full-time Video Producer position. This person is responsible for telling West Virginia’s true story through video. The position assists in the creation of video content for WVPB’s television and online platforms.

This position works with a team of award-winning producers to produce documentaries about West Virginia and Appalachia, public affairs programs such as “The Legislature Today,” educational programs and videos for use in schools, and events such as live performances of “Mountain Stage.” This position reports to the WVPB Director of Video Production.

Creates original video content, both on-air and online.

Ensures the highest standards of accuracy and quality.

Produce proposals for video programming from both internal and external sources.

Keep abreast of all technologies needed to stay current in video production and digital media.

Have a solid understanding and experience in using technologies to produce video content.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

– Experience in and knowledge of all aspects of video production

– Deep understanding of video equipment – cameras, editing systems, etc.

– Current knowledge of video editing software and practices, especially Premiere Pro (or AVID), After Effects, Photoshop.

– Excellent oral and written communication skills, to include scriptwriting, storyboarding, and captioning

– Ability to work alone and as a team member

– Understanding of the changes in the video industry and how to take advantage of them

– Broad knowledge of regional issues and current events

– Ability to track multiple projects, work under deadline pressure, and respond effectively to diverse and challenging circumstances

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least 3 years’ experience in video production

2. A deep understanding and love of public media

3. Team player

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Adobe or AVID editing certification or extensive training (workshops, bootcamps, courses)

2. College, Technical School, Military, or Professional (on the job training) journalist, public affairs, or video education

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a Full-Time, Exempt (40 hours/week, M-F) position, with some call outs when needed. Benefits offered—medical, dental, eye, and state retirement.