Reporter/Producer

Ideastream Public Media, a Cleveland-based media organization and home to Ohio’s largest NPR, PBS, and classical radio stations, serving 22 counties in Northeast Ohio with its trusted, in-depth, high-quality local news and information service, seeks three passionate, self-motivated, and efficient journalism professionals with a love for community and a passion for storytelling to serve as Reporter/Producer. We eagerly welcome individuals with diverse lived experiences and perspectives to enrich our work and bring fresh ideas into our organization.

As part of the Content team, the Reporter/Producers create and curate high quality journalism for all Ideastream Public Media distribution platforms including broadcast radio, television, web and social media. In this role, you will research, develop, investigate and gather news and information to create content, report breaking news, write scripts and web articles and present live or recorded material for broadcast, digital or other multi-media platforms. The Reporter/Producers will assist with, contribute to and develop stories for productions, and gather, edit and mix audio and voice reports for all platforms.

Qualified candidates will have demonstrated proficiency of production skills in radio, video and digital, including editing, using editing software and using social media to engage audiences. The candidates should also have strong verbal and written communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills, and be able to travel to reporting sites across Northeast Ohio as needed.

A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and relevant experience in journalism working in multiple media platforms is preferred, though an equivalent of experience in related fields and education will be considered. A crisp and clear broadcast writing style and a thorough, comprehensive and engaging writing style for the web is preferred. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $59,000 and is commensurate with experience. We offer a rich benefits program including medical coverage, a 403(b) plan with an employer match, hybrid work schedules, paid time off, a parking subsidy, a lunch delivery service subsidy and much more.

Ideastream Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, underrepresented populations and persons who are physically challenged or with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inclusion is one of our core values, wherein we respect the broad diversity of our communities and reflect it in our programs, services, board and staff.