WUNC Raleigh/Wake Reporters

About the job

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of ten stations.

Position Summary

Raleigh/Wake Reporters are responsible for reporting on Raleigh and Wake County across beats including local government, growth and development, the economy, housing, culture, and everyday life of the region. The reporting includes quick turnaround news, well-researched explainers and enterprise feature reports. Reporting is primarily for digital posts on WUNC.org and on a forthcoming Raleigh-focused newsletter.

The position will include the following specific duties:

• The Raleigh News Reporter conducts interviews with news makers, attends meetings in Raleigh and/or the surrounding area, and writes original stories for on WUNC.org and the Raleigh/Wake County newsletter. The Raleigh/Wake Reporter is expected to produce a minimum of 3 shorter-form digital stories a week and a longer enterprise story every 1.5 weeks.

• The Raleigh News Reporter is responsible for the timeliness and quality of stories for the website/newsletter. This person will monitor news events related to Raleigh and/or the surrounding area and will alert the news leadership team to breaking news on their beat.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Experience as a journalist in a digital environment

• Comfort with the daily rhythm of a newsroom and newsletter production

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to plan and meet deadlines

• A familiarity with North Carolina’s issues

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.