Reporter

Civic Media Inc•Milwaukee, WI

4d•$40,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Reporter will be a key contributor to local news coverage for WNOV and The Milwaukee Courier. This role involves covering local civic engagement, voting access, neighborhood issues, and local sports. This reporter will help residents stay informed, engaged, and connected to the issues that make Milwaukee unique. The ideal candidate understands Milwaukee’s communities, political landscape, and sports culture, and can translate complex issues into accurate, accessible, compelling stories.

Requirements

2-5 years’ experience as a journalist or reporter preferred
Associate’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field highly preferred
Proficiency with audio recording and editing software
Knowledge of media law and journalistic ethics
Comfortable working under tight deadlines and adapting to breaking news situations
Strong research, investigative, and interviewing skills.
Proficiency with audio recording and editing software; familiarity with broadcast equipment.
Ability to produce high-quality content under tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of media law, AP Style, and journalistic ethics.
Ability to, at times, work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and occasional travel.
Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Civic & Community Reporting (Primary Focus)
Cover city, county, school board, and neighborhood-level government
Report on public policy, budgets, and leadership decisions
Track issues including public safety, housing, education, transportation, and economic development
Produce accountability and explanatory reporting that answers: How does this affect Milwaukee residents?
Build strong relationships with community leaders, organizers, and residents
Community Sports & Youth Culture (Selective Coverage)
Cover high school and youth sports as community impact stories
Profile standout athletes, coaches, and programs
Report on sports when they intersect with funding, equity, facilities, or school policy
Produce occasional event coverage when strategically valuable
Regularly conduct news-driven interviews, including all aspects of booking, researching, preparation, recording, and editing, in alignment with editorial priorities and coverage needs.
Produce corresponding newscasts daily from interviews.
Post audio content online following digital standards.
Attend local events, press conferences, and community meetings to gather news.
Collaborate with the News Director, Station Manager, and reporters.
Ensure accuracy, fairness, and adherence to journalistic ethics.
Engage with audiences via social media and digital
Establish and maintain strong connections to the local community to develop story ideas.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the news operation.
While reporters are encouraged to embrace field reporting, this position is not suitable for regular remote work. The locally assigned studio/office serves as the home base for this role.