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Applicants will be expected to provide:

• A Resume

• A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.

• A list of three professional references with contact information, including at least one reference outside of WUWM

  Position Information

  Posting Details

  Official Job Title REPORTER

  Working Title: Reporter (General Assignment Reporter and Specialty Reporter)

  Position Number 02322491 - 02394201

  Division College of Letters & Science

  Department B484500 WUWM

  Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff

  Appointment Type Fixed Term/Project, Non-Teaching

  Pay Basis Annual

  Salary Grade 20

  FLSA Status Exempt

  Percent 100

  Posting Type Staff

  UWM Description

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ( UWM ) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/

School/College/Division Description

WUWM (https://www.wuwm.com/) has the largest public radio newsroom in southeastern Wisconsin. Our radio market is Milwaukee – Racine (#42) In addition to covering the local issues that are most important to the community, WUWM’s news team runs special reporting initiatives on significant beats, including the environment, education, and race and ethnicity and 2024 has seen exceptional work on the RNC and election coverage. Their local show and podcast, Lake Effect, brings the community local conversations about the people, places and organizations that shape Milwaukee.

Over the last three decades, WUWM has increased content creation, become more proficient at raising funds to sustain its operation, and expanded its impact on the community. WUWM won 25 awards for work produced in 2023 by the Newsroom, Lake Effect and Digital Teams. The stories and interviews were honored in competitions held by state, regional and national journalism organizations. The independent, educational mission of WUWM and its programs fuel a passionate bond with its growing listenership.

Job Summary

Reporters at WUWM research, prepare, and report stories from the Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin region that are balanced, issue-oriented, and analytical for use in news and/or public affairs programs. Reporters employ editorial judgement to select sources, conduct and record interviews, write scripts, and may edit audio and/or video during the production of reporting assignments.

WUWM is looking to hire a General Assignment Reporter and Specialty Reporter (Education). The General Assignment Reporter will develop stories for on air and digital platforms about various news and community related events and issues affecting Milwaukee and the surrounding region.

The Specialty Reporter (Education) will execute similar duties to a general reporter, but seek additional information, interviews and develop content that addresses education. This reporter will develop special projects, including collaborations with other beat reporters (Race & Ethnicity and Environment). One example would be producing two series each year.

Reporting duties specifically include:

• Contributes to content including interviewing sources, writing stories/reports, and completing other necessary production tasks to create news/public affairs reports

• Applies editorial judgment and maintains industry standards of journalistic ethics and excellence

• Stays abreast of developments in assigned areas, maintains contacts on continued stories to ensure follow-up, and research topic areas to provide in-depth reports

• Collaborates with digital content teams on both long-term and short-term multimedia projects

This position requires the ability to work weekdays, evenings, and occasional weekends, as well as means of transportation to conduct off-site reporting and interviews.

Work will be performed primarily on-site at the Chase Tower in Milwaukee. Hybrid work options may be available with specifics regarding work location requirements discussed during the interview process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to discover and produce in-depth issue-oriented stories for broadcast and digital platforms.

• A bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience, OR 5 years of experience in broadcast journalism

  Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated familiarity with Southeastern Wisconsin issues

• Demonstrated knowledge of WUWM and/or public radio

• Audio editing experience

• For specialty reporting position, 2 years of experience working specifically with or covering diverse populations, related to the specialty reporting area

  Target Salary Range $52,000-$65,000 (Salary will be determined by finalist's experience, training, education, and equity-based factors. )

  Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)

Application Instructions

Applicants will be expected to provide:

• A Resume

• A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.

• A list of three professional references with contact information, including at least one reference outside of WUWM

  Application Deadline 10/04/2024

  Continuous (Open Until Filled?) No

  If Continuous, Initial Review Date

  Position Contact Name Amal Afifa

  Contact Phone 414-251-6419

  Contact Email aiafifa@uwm.edu

  Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Job Categories Communication/Public Relations, Media

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• References

  Optional Documents