What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Of Michigan is hiring: Criminal Justice Reporter in Ann Arbor position at University Of Michigan?
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.
Job 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.
Required Qualifications
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile / remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment.
Additional Information
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.
Michigan Public EEO 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.
U-M EEO / AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
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Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
