Environmental & Natural Resources Reporter

Twin Cities PBS•Saint Paul, MN

7d•$80,000 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

Twin Cities PBS is looking for a dynamic Environmental & Natural Resources Reporter to join their award-winning Public Affairs team. This grant-funded, 2-year position will focus on reporting on environmental and natural resource issues and solutions that are critical to Minnesota’s public health, economy, and recreation. While there is hope for continued funding, it is not guaranteed beyond the initial two-year period.

Requirements

5 years in broadcast or multimedia journalism
3 years of on-camera reporting
Unwavering journalistic integrity with strong editorial and ethical judgment
Strong on-camera presence in live, recorded, and community settings
Ability to read teleprompter, use a keywall, and other common production tools
Excellent writing, grammar, and proofreading skills
Proficient with social media and digital publishing (WordPress, Drupal, etc.)
Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, OneDrive, Teams, the Adobe Creative Suite
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Able to multitask in a fast-paced, time sensitive production environment.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with all team members.
Commitment to advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) priorities within the organization.
Ability to travel to locations in throughout the state of Minnesota on a frequent basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
7+ years as featured environmental reporter
Anchoring/hosting experience
Prior experience with ENPS/iNews

Responsibilities

Research, pitch, and produce enterprise reporting on environmental and natural resource issues.
Cover the intersection of environmental issues and politics.
Establish and maintain contacts with lawmakers, Tribal leaders, experts, and impacted communities.
Develop complicated and detailed stories that are easy to understand.
Contribute reporting and conversation to Almanac and Almanac at the Capitol.
Develop reporting that can be expanded into one-hour specials.
Partner with other teams to develop branding for statewide distribution.
Identify content for additional digital formats that is unique from prior reporting.
Host annual community conversations focused on Minnesota’s environment and natural resources.
Facilitate live, unscripted conversations with policymakers, subject matter experts, and residents in a town-hall type forum.
Participate as an active member of the Public Affairs Team, contributing to shared goals and collaborating with colleagues.