Host Radio II

MSU Internal Job Postings Details•East Lansing, MI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

WKAR Public Media has a rare full-time opening for a Multi-Platform News Reporter who values strong storytelling across radio, digital, and social platforms. This position focuses on covering state and local politics, with an emphasis on explaining how decisions at the State Capitol and in local governments affect communities across Mid-Michigan. The reporter will produce daily and enterprise stories, contribute to digital and social content, and serve as a visible voice of WKAR News on platforms like Instagram. This role requires the ability to translate complex policy into clear, compelling journalism while maintaining a consistent presence across multiple platforms.

Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Telecommunications, Journalism, or Broadcast Production
Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in radio production, broadcast operations, rules and regulations and interviewing
The position may require a FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator 's Permit
Strong writing, reporting, and on-air skills
Experience producing content across audio, digital, and social platforms
Comfortable on camera and engaging audiences on social media
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and long-term projects
Possession of a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

Cover state and local politics, including government meetings and civic proceedings
Pitch, report, and produce daily and in-depth stories for radio and digital platforms
Develop enterprise reporting that explains complex policy issues in accessible ways
Travel regularly throughout Mid-Michigan to report on location and cover assigned stories
Adjust schedule as needed to cover public meetings and events, including evenings
Demonstrate flexibility to respond to breaking news and take ownership of the story of the day
Contribute to daily editorial meetings and help shape coverage priorities
Create and produce content for digital and social platforms, including Instagram
Appear regularly on camera through video and visual storytelling
Engage audiences through platform-specific storytelling techniques
Balance daily reporting with long-term and enterprise projects
Plan, develop, and execute in-depth stories over time
Manage multiple deadlines and workflows across platforms
Fill in as a broadcast host as needed
Deliver newscasts or other on-air content as assigned
Assist with special projects, breaking news, and team coverage needs
Perform other duties as assigned by the News Director or station leadership
Assist with live fundraising for public media throughout the year