WUNC Jobs

News Producer

North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC-FM, the public radio station licensed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking a News Producer for its broadcast of Morning Edition.  Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in journalism (or related field) with three years of experience as a working journalist.  Candidates must have strong writing, reporting, and production skills and considerable knowledge of radio broadcasting equipment.  Candidates should also have a demonstrated ability to work quickly and meet tight deadlines, working with materials from a variety of sources and collaborators.

The News Producer works with the Morning Edition Host to produce all locally generated news content for WUNC’s broadcast of Morning Edition.  The work schedule for this position is 4:30 AM to 12:30 PM Monday to Friday with some occasional shifts on holidays or weekends.  The News Producer also reports stories and serves as an on-air host and newscaster as assigned.  Experience with public radio fundraising is preferred.

North Carolina Public Radio is a highly regarded, community oriented organization that consistently outperforms its market size.  The Research Triangle Park, including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top places to live, and provides a strong and loyal listener base for WUNC.

Interested candidates must apply online at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/23806 Candidates should be prepared to attach a current CV, cover letter and a sample of reporting and hosting work (if available).

Please state in your cover letter where you saw this posting. It will help us in future recruitment efforts.  The application deadline for this position is June 1, 2013.

WUNC-FM and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Temporary Radio Operations Assistant

North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC-FM, the public radio station licensed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking a temporary Radio Operations Assistant.  The position will manage and produce the daily operator/announcer logs for WUNC, a high performing public radio station.  Duties of the Radio Operations Assistant will include scheduling underwriting announcements, entering copy, reconciling logs and delivering log information to billing.  WUNC uses Marketron’s Visual Traffic software.    We are seeking an individual with a high attention to detail, extensive and the ability to serve internal and external clients with respect.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required.  At least two years of office experience preferred, as well as experience in broadcasting and/or public radio.

North Carolina Public Radio is a highly regarded, community oriented organization that consistently outperforms its market size.  The Research Triangle Park, including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top places to live, and provides a strong and loyal listener base for WUNC.

Interested candidates must apply online at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/24244

The application deadline for this temporary position is May 17, 2013.

WUNC-FM and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Youth Radio Mentor

North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC-FM, seeks Youth Radio Mentors to lead the 2013 Summer Youth Radio Institute.  The Summer Youth Radio Institute will be at the WUNC Studios on the American Tobacco Campus in downtown Durham and is funded in part by the Grable Foundation and through the contributions of WUNC listeners.

The Youth Radio Mentors will work under the direction of WUNC’s News Director and Program Director.  The successful candidates will be skilled in the basics of producing compelling radio, have experience leading youth and be good collaborators.

Interested candidates must apply online at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/24128

The application deadline is May 24, 2013.

Youth Radio Reporter

North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC-FM, is seeking five (5) part time Youth Radio Reporters to participate in its 2013 Summer Youth Radio Institute.  These are paid, 20-hour per week positions designed to be filled by persons currently enrolled in local high schools or recent graduates.  Youth Radio Reporters will be asked to pitch, report, write and produce radio news stories on assignment for possible broadcast on North Carolina Public Radio- WUNC. 

This is a unique opportunity for young people to tell stories about their community in their own voice.  The Summer Youth Radio Institute will be at the WUNC Studios on the American Tobacco Campus in downtown Durham and is funded in part by the Grable Foundation and through the contributions of WUNC listeners.

Successful applicants will be good listeners, writers and verbal communicators.  Students will also work with digital audio recording equipment, audio editing software and basic office computer programs.  Applicants with all levels of experience will be considered.

Interested candidates must apply online at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/24129

Please note as part of the application we are asking that you provide a writing sample that in one page or less, describes one person in your community that you would like to interview for the radio.  See additional information in the job posting.

The application deadline is May 24, 2013.