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Reporter, Trenton/Central Jersey

Montclair, NJ

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$95kDetected 14 days ago

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About the role

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years.
You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.
This individual provides in-depth political and policy reporting for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms and serves as a key resource for NJ PBS's government accountability journalism.

Develop political and policy enterprise stories with depth and context.
Maintain close working relationships with statehouse sources, press offices, and policy experts.
Performs other duties as assigned.
For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or a related field.
A minimum of three years of video-based reporting experience, including field reporting, and clip and package production.
Knowledge of state legislative and executive branch processes.
Ability to shoot and edit video content for broadcast and digital delivery.
Experience with digital and social media storytelling.
Experience with data journalism or public records analysis
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
Valid NJ driver's license.
Adhere to NJ PBS editorial standards and public media ethics guidelines.
Prior New Jersey Statehouse or political reporting experience
Deep familiarity with New Jersey's political landscape and policy environment

$80,000.00-$95,000.00 Annually The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.

https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.
Participate in editorial meetings, pitch stories and ideas for coverage, and contribute to story selection and news judgment.
Contribute to political analysis and special coverage, including elections, the state budget, and legislative sessions.
Represent NJ PBS in the Statehouse press corps and at related events and community events in the Central New Jersey coverage area.
The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.

EEO/AA Statement
Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

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