News Fellow

Iowa Public Radio • Des Moines, IA

19d • $42,000 - $42,000

About The Position

Iowa Public Radio is looking for an early-career journalist to join us as a news fellow. This one-year program is designed for a person who knows the basics of broadcast journalism and would benefit from a year of mentorship while working as a general assignment reporter in IPR’s Des Moines newsroom. You’ll work closely with our Assistant News Director on everything from story pitch and assignment to final production. You’ll also receive guidance on writing for the web, as well as in field recording and basic photography. At the end of your fellowship, our goal is for you to have sharpened the skills you’ll need to compete for full-time openings in the public media system, including IPR. Our newsroom is a mix of award-winning veteran and early career journalists and is a great place to work. Des Moines regularly shows up on Top Ten lists of great places to live for recreation, low cost of living, and more. It has a wide selection of restaurants and brew pubs, and lots of places to catch live music – from small clubs to big summer festivals. Like to bike? Check out the few hundred miles of connected bike trails that will take you from downtown, through the suburbs, and into the countryside. If you’re passionate about impactful journalism, care about ethics and diversity, and are eager to learn more about making great radio, we’d love to hear from you. Iowa Public Radio offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision, a retirement plan with a 2-to-1 employer match, immediate accrual of vacation (16 hours monthly) and sick (12 hours monthly) time and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Up to 1 year of experience (including internships) working in a professional journalism environment
• Demonstrated ability to generate story ideas
• Good broadcast and web writing skills
• Experience operating a variety of broadcast equipment including audio boards, digital editing systems (e.g. Adobe Audition), field recording units and other production equipment
• A valid state-issued driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Experience with broadcast or audio reporting
• Previous public media experience

Responsibilities

• Research, write and produce accurate stories for IPR news broadcasts and the web
• Participate in interviews with newsmagazine and talk show hosts, as needed, to discuss stories
• Participate in daily editorial meetings.
• Stay informed on issues in the Des Moines metro, maintaining a file or calendar of upcoming events or opportunities to update stories.
• Participate in a variety of Iowa Public Radio events
• Performs other duties as directed by the Assistant News Director.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• a retirement plan with a 2-to-1 employer match
• immediate accrual of vacation (16 hours monthly) and sick (12 hours monthly) time
• a flexible work environment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed