Location: Oswego, NY
Category: Research Foundation
Job Type: Full-time
Posted On: Tue Jul 22 2025
Job Description:
Description of Department: WRVO Public Media is an award-winning non-profit, non-commercial, multi-platform news and information service, licensed to the State University of New York. An NPR member station, WRVO serves residents of central and upstate New York from broadcast studios and offices located on the campus of the State University of New York at Oswego, with a satellite studio located in downtown Syracuse. We inform, educate and entertain the citizens of central New York with a listener-focused approach. Information at wrvo.org.
The Research Foundation for SUNY at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full time WRVO News Reporter/Producer.
Posting Date: July 22, 2025
Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Compensation: $48,000-$50,000 commensurate with experience. The Research Foundation for SUNY offers an excellent benefits package, for more information click here.
Date of Appointment: As soon as possible
Description of Responsibilities:
- The WRVO News Reporter/Producer is responsible for producing daily news content for broadcast and digital platforms, working closely with the Director of News and Public Affairs to assure timely delivery of content covering issues of regional significance. Considered a "General Assignment" reporter, the News Reporter/Producer may be assigned to cover stories in a specific region and/or on a specific topic ("beat"). It is expected that the WRVO News Reporter/Producer will be flexible, working non-traditional hours when required, and meet deadlines as necessary. Responsibilities also include:
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Gather and produce news content for broadcast on local portions of Morning Edition, All Things Considered and other programs, as necessary; includes readers, cuts & copy, spots, and feature-length segments
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Produce and edit news content for digital platforms, including wrvo.org and social media
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Produce daily newscasts in the event of the Director of News and Public Affair's absence, or as required
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Assist the Director of News and Public Affairs by monitoring regional affairs and suggesting potential story ideas for WRVO News coverage
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Share audio and digital content with other public media organizations as appropriate
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Participate in WRVO on-air fundraising
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Produce on-air and online promotional materials as necessary
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Produce daily voice tracking for automated delivery as necessary
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Serve as emergency on-air host and/or board operator as necessary
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Attend and participate in WRVO station events as assigned
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Serve as a representative of WRVO at station events, meetings, conferences and other activities as assigned
SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field at the time of appointment
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At least one year of professional news reporting experience or equivalent
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Experience with writing for broadcast and digital platforms
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Demonstrated experience using audio editing software
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Demonstrated ability to gather audio in the field
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A strong commitment to public radio news values and journalistic ethics
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Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary
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A commitment to diversity and inclusion in professional work, professional development, and service
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or greater in journalism or related field
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Public media experience
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A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.
As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)
Additional Information:
Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here to see our full non-discrimination policy.
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to Dr. Starr Wheeler, ADA/504 Compliance Officer at [email protected] or 315-312-3872
For Campus Safety information, please click here to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).
SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].
Search Chair:
Jason Smith, [email protected]
Visa sponsorship not available for this position.
