All Things Considered Host & Reporter Job at Greater Public, Harrisonburg, VA

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  • Greater Public
  • Harrisonburg, VA

Job Description

All Things Considered Host & Reporter

WMRA Public Radio
Harrisonburg , VA

Application Deadline: Monday, Jun 30, 2025

Description

WMRA seeks a reporter/producer to host All Things Considered live, Monday – Friday 4pm-6:30pm. This position will also conduct and produce local radio interviews highlighting issues and news events in our region and distribute locally produced content through WMRA digital channels.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Host on-air shift from 4pm to 6:30pm Monday through Friday. Breaks are well-prepared ahead of time, utilizing WMRA standards for good radio which include effective forward promotion, proper identification of the station, short, concise breaks, variation in delivery and presentation, and a friendly and conversational style that is consistent with WMRA’s style.

In coordination with WMRA’s News Director, develop topic ideas that touch on current issues and events, then select and schedule guests for interviews. This position is expected to produce 2-3 interviews per week which will air during All Things Considered. When appropriate, this position will produce short form excerpts of interviews for use in WMRA local newscasts.

Required Qualifications:

  • Radio on-air and production skills, including digital audio editing required.
  • Journalism experience required.

Additional Considerations:

  • Experience with public radio hosting, programming, radio journalism and strategies.
  • Familiarity with NPR news production standards.

To learn more and to apply, go to jobs.jmu.edu and reference posting 20001275. Review of applications begins 6/10/2025. Pay: $43,000 – $45,000.

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Job Tags

Local area, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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