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Postal Code : 48103
Job Category : Radio
Employment Type : Full time
Salary : 55000-65000 USD per year
Posted : 02.20.2025
Job Description
Criminal Justice Reporter
Job ID : 72209 Job Views : 246 Location : Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Position Summary
Michigan Public, NPR's largest member station in the state, is looking for a Criminal Justice Reporter. Reporting to our News Director, you will pitch and report stories, newscast spots, sound-rich features, long-form investigations, podcasts, and digital-only projects. You will also collaborate with passionate journalists and editors who have produced projects like the Peabody-winning podcast Believed and nationally recognized coverage of the Flint Water Crisis. This is an onsite position, which will be based at our station in Ann Arbor or one of our news bureaus in Detroit, Flint, or Grand Rapids, depending on your location. The standard work schedule is Monday - Friday, 9 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm, with night and weekend work required as needed based on the news cycle. Reliable transportation is necessary to fulfill the duties of this role, which will include traveling to locations in Michigan for reporting assignments, mostly in the Lower Peninsula. This position offers a salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Identify, investigate, and produce criminal justice stories on multiple platforms (broadcast, digital, podcast, photography) with various treatments (sound-rich features, host / reporter 2-ways, print / digital).
- Collaborate with a diverse team to meet production deadlines.
- Perform all responsibilities in a manner consistent with Michigan Public's high journalistic standards to ensure that accuracy and fairness are central characteristics of all content produced.
Benefits
Michigan Public is a service of the University of Michigan. In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and any eligible family members, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include :
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Diversity Statement
Michigan Radio is committed to attracting and retaining a creative workforce filled with varied perspectives and experiences to enhance and continue our mission of producing trusted content to grow a diverse community of listeners. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for people from all backgrounds, identities, and ages.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
How to Apply
A cover letter and resume are required for consideration. Your cover letter should address your specific interest in criminal justice reporting, your relevant qualifications, and include links to examples of your work. Apply online at Michigan Public .
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Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
