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Part-time Positions

WUNC Youth Reporter (Non-student)
North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, Chapel Hill & Durham

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 seven stations.

WUNC Youth Reporting is opening up our highly competitive and award-winning youth radio journalism training program to youth reporting alumni, high school and college students, ages 18-25. Black, Latinx Indigenous, and all students of color (BI-POC) are encouraged to apply. This posting is specifically for individuals who are not currently students. An intermediate level of journalism experience is required. Participants will learn and sharpen skills in radio journalism, interact with our diverse group of youth reporting alumni in various stages of their careers, build relationships with youth across the state of North Carolina, and connect to a platform that will amplify their work and voice. Selected participants will have the chance to produce a radio story for broadcast.

As a participant, you will gain access to training sessions along with that will expand your understanding of the reporting process. In addition to focusing on pitching and editing for a feature story, we will hone in on other elements of the news reporting process from digital journalism, to long-form storytelling. Along with receiving one-on-one training from WUNC’s Director of New Talent and Community partnerships, you will also have the chance to interact with journalism instructors, and professional reporters.

The program will begin Monday, June 3rd, and run until Friday, August 9th. Participants will be paid $17/hour and should designate 10-15 hours a week to work towards a production deadline. Students are expected to join every training session. Students will work in a hybrid format, with daily meetings occurring Monday-Thursday from 12pm to 4pm. There will be multiple opportunities for in-person training at our Durham studio location; this is where we will skill-build and get hands-on with our stories.

Applications will be open until April 15th. Interviews will be held from April 22nd – May 3 and our Welcome Orientation will launch on Monday, June 3 at 4:00pm.

Interested applicants must apply at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/276661

There are limited spots, so we would like to get to know as much as we can before we make a final decision. Candidates should be prepared provide a Current Resume/CV, cover letter, and a link to any relevant work and/or social media presence in the “Other Upload” document.

By applying, you represent to WUNC Public Radio that the personal information you provided is true and accurate. Unless otherwise required by law or University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill policy, WUNC Public Radio will keep confidential any personal information you are required to submit to sign-up to participate in the Youth Radio training and will not disclose that information to any person other than employees and agents of WUNC Public Radio as may be necessary in the administration of the Youth Radio initiative.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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WUNC Youth Reporter (Student)
North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, Chapel Hill & Durham

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 seven stations.

WUNC Youth Reporting is opening up our highly competitive and award-winning youth radio journalism training program to youth reporting alumni, high school and college students, ages 18-25. Black, Latinx Indigenous, and all students of color (BI-POC) are encouraged to apply. An intermediate level of journalism experience is required. Participants will learn and sharpen skills in radio journalism, interact with our diverse group of youth reporting alumni in various stages of their careers, build relationships with youth across the state of North Carolina, and connect to a platform that will amplify their work and voice. Selected participants will have the chance to produce a radio story for broadcast.

As a participant, you will gain access to training sessions along with that will expand your understanding of the reporting process. In addition to focusing on pitching and editing for a feature story, we will hone in on other elements of the news reporting process from digital journalism to long-form storytelling. Along with receiving one-on-one training from WUNC’s Director of New Talent and Community partnerships, you will also have the chance to interact with journalism instructors, and professional reporters.

The program will begin Monday, June 3rd, and run until Friday, August 9th. Participants will be paid $17/hour and should designate 10-15 hours a week to work towards a production deadline. Students are expected to join every training session. Students will work in a hybrid format, with daily meetings occurring Monday-Thursday from 12pm to 4pm. There will be multiple opportunities for in-person training at our Durham studio location; this is where we will skill-build and get hands-on with our stories.

Applications will be open until April 15th. Interviews will be held from April 22nd – May 3 and our Welcome Orientation will launch on Monday, June 3 at 4:00pm.

Interested applicants should apply at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/276644

There are limited spots, so we would like to get to know as much as we can before we make a final decision. Candidates should be prepared provide a Current Resume/CV, cover letter, and a link to any relevant work and/or social media presence in the “Other Upload” document.

By applying, you represent to WUNC Public Radio that the personal information you provided is true and accurate. Unless otherwise required by law or University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill policy, WUNC Public Radio will keep confidential any personal information you are required to submit to sign-up to participate in the Youth Radio training and will not disclose that information to any person other than employees and agents of WUNC Public Radio as may be necessary in the administration of the Youth Radio initiative.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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WUNC Youth Mentor (2)
North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, Chapel Hill & Durham

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 seven stations.

As WUNC Youth Mentors, you will lead a team of young reporters through a summer program that teaches young people how to produce public radio-style reports about their communities. Youth Mentors will also assist in the creation and production of the participants’ digital content. Mentors work closely with the participants and WUNC’s Director of New Talent and Community Partnerships through the training, story pitch, reporting, and story production process.

(Additional info about the program and position descriptions/requirements for the Student & Non-Student Reporter positions may be found at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/276644 and https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/276661 respectively.

This is a 100% Grant-funded position that will last approximately 10 weeks. The program will begin Monday, June 3rd, and run until Friday, August 9th. Participants should designate 10-15 hours a week to work towards a production deadline and are expected to join every training session. You will work in a hybrid format with daily meetings occurring Monday-Friday from 1pm to 4pm. Youth Mentors will be paid $18/hour.

Applications will be open until April 15th. Interviews will be held from April 22nd – May 3 and our Welcome Orientation will launch on Monday, June 3 at 4:00pm.

Interested applicants must apply at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/276671

Please provide a resume and cover letter, along with a pitch for a digital story that will work on the Youth Reporting Platform and a link to your social media.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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Internships

WUNC Newsroom Intern
North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, Chapel Hill & Durham

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 seven stations.

North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC is hiring an intern as a news reporter. The position is paid, and will be under the supervision of our Daily News Editor. This internship will be for the Summer with possibilities to extend to the Fall.

The news intern will be responsible for writing and producing audio and digital stories for our daily broadcast newscasts as well as online platforms. They will have opportunities to complete feature stories, as time allows. They may also perform administrative tasks or duties as assigned. Students are asked to dedicate one or two days a week during regular business hours preferred (Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.).

The position will be in-person with some possibilities for hybrid/remote work. A computer will be provided. The salary is $18 per hour. The position is expected to start in May.

Minimum Education & Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalency and completion of a two-year technical school program in electronics; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

This position is open to currently enrolled students and recent graduates. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Journalism and radio experience preferred.

Interested applicants must apply at:  https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/276717.

Candidates should attach a cover letter explaining their interest in the position and qualifications, a current CV or resume with references included. The deadline to apply is April 22, 2024.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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