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Job ID : 72177

Job Views : 465

Location : Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Postal Code : 20008

Job Category : Radio

Employment Type : Full time

Salary : 44-48 USD per hour

Posted : 02.12.2025

Summary

WAMU 88.5 is a public media station owned and operated by American University. WAMU is the source for local, regional and NPR news and original programs in Washington DC. Since 1961, WAMU has been amplifying voices and sharing stories from the many neighborhoods and communities in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Research and report news stories
Evaluate leads
Monitor major news developments
Contribute story ideas, or receive assignments from an editor
Determine story's emphasis, length, format and organize material accordingly
Report both at a desk and in the field
Collaborate with other reporters, as needed. Some stories may require multiple edits and revisions
Write multiple broadcast / newscast pieces per week, and regularly contribute features and enterprise work
Establish and maintain relationships with individuals who are credible sources of information
Write and produce news stories on air
Produce web stories and social media
Engage audiences
Participate in events, both internal and external, as a representative of the station and subject matter expert
Other Duties

Position Type / Expected Hours Of Work

Full-time

35 hours per week

Non-Exempt

3-4 days onsite

This position is covered by SAG-AFTRA

Salary Range

44.05 - $48.00 per hour

Job Requirements

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

3-5 years of relevant experience

Top-notch writing and reporting skills

Journalistic agility, or the ability to shift comfortably between writing radio scripts, online news articles, explainers, short and longer pieces

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Sharp interview skills

Strong journalistic ethics

Experience building audience connections using social media and mining platforms for story ideas, angles, and sources

Willingness to try new storytelling methods, and adapt to changing platforms and audience needs

Ability to work collaboratively with others

Commitment to building and fostering an inclusive, encouraging, and diverse workplace

Creativity, flexibility and resourcefulness

Must be an effective and imaginative storyteller with a keen sense of how to shape content to suit different audiences both on air (via local newscasts, live two-ways, feature stories, etc.) and online (via WAMU.org and social media platforms)

Must have a well-developed sense of how to create digital content that is compelling, sharable, visual, and impactful

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

Other Details

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check

Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university

Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

American University is an E-Verify employer

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

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