• Reporter/Producer, Roy Howard Community Journalism…

    University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)


    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

    Job Summary

    The Reporter/Producer is responsible for assigned coverage areas and producing content across multiple platforms, including video, sound, and written reports for broadcast, print and digital applications. The Reporter/Producer will lead assigned student teams and individual interns and Work Study students in performing a variety of journalistic tasks.

     

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Gather and verify factual information for stories through interviews, observation and research.

    + Captures appropriate sound, video, still photos and other data and information types for the professional production of a variety of news products that will be delivered across platform.

    + Works closely with interns and student journalists to ensure professional standards are met.

    + Generate creative story ideas daily based on Center’s strategic plan.

    + Assists center director in recruiting students.

    + Attends and assists in the set-up and promotion of all public center activities in Hattiesburg.

    + Supervises individual students and/or reporting teams as assigned.

    + Performs other duties as assigned by the center director.