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Reporter/Producer
Ocean State Media Group (Rhode Island PBS ) —Providence, RI
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Tourism & Lifestyle Reporter (UNION)
USA TODAY Co. —Rhode Island
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
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Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard Recruiting —Rhode Island
- From $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Health insurance
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Halsey Fulton Films - Island Wild Gallery —Newport, RI
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Reporter/Producer

Ocean State Media Group (Rhode Island PBS )
Providence, RI

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $70,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Editorial project management
Teamwork
Social media engagement tracking
Interpersonal skills
Editorial calendars
Calendar management
Adaptability
Communications
Journalistic writing
Web writing
Analytics

Full Job Description

Title: Reporter/Producer

Reports to: Director of News & Storytelling

Location: Providence

Position Type: Full time, Exempt

Compensation Range: $65,000 - $70,000

Ocean State Media is the locally owned and operated award-winning public media organization serving Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Formerly known as Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio, Ocean State Media was established in 2025 to deliver in-depth local journalism and community connection. We are reimagining what public media can be. We listen first, partner with our neighbors, and make space for meaningful conversation. Wherever you are – on air, online, or out in the world – Ocean State Media is there with you, informing, engaging, and reflecting Rhode Island.

About the Role:

Ocean State Media (OSM) is building a new model for statewide local media rooted in sustained community presence, participatory journalism, and trusted local relationships - particularly in communities historically underserved by traditional local news.

This position will play a key role in bringing our journalism and storytelling closer to the communities we serve.

What you will do:

● Produce news coverage and storytelling through a community lens. This will involve developing and participating in engagement strategies that will help Ocean State Media connect with communities across the region and amplify the stories and voices of Rhode Islanders.

Host/participate in listening sessions, community gatherings and other face-to-face interactions with community members around Rhode Island and SE Mass. This position might be assigned to focus on a particular location or region of our coverage area.
Build a wide array of diverse sources that you can use to surface critical untold stories.

● Provide coverage of daily news for broadcast and digital channels, including

spots, interviews, features and videos, as assigned by editors.

● Generate ideas, pitch stories, and report long-form stories on issues of interest or concern to the community.

● Ocean State Media is a multi-platform news and storytelling operation. As such, you may be asked on any given story to produce or help produce a written story for our web site, a still photograph to illustrate the story, an audio story for radio broadcast or a video for social media or television broadcast.

● Collaborate with teammates at Ocean State Media and outside organizations as appropriate to expand our storytelling

● Participate in regular on-air fund drives and other occasional activities that are part of our fundraising efforts.

● Other duties as determined by the Director of News & Storytelling.

Note that due to the nature of community gatherings, this role is likely to often involve working weekend or evening hours.

Requirements of the position

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Digital Media or related field (or equivalent experience).

3–5 years of experience in journalism, community engagement, or multiplatform content creation. .
Strong writing and storytelling skills across formats.

Experience curating and/or creating social content across multiple platforms, and using analytics to optimize.

Excellent organizational, project-management and multitasking abilities, able to manage calendars and deadlines across channels.

Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills; comfortable working across editorial, design, tech, and marketing teams.

Familiar with digital best practices and social media trends.

Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment, learn new tools/platforms and take initiative to make new things.

Proficiency in languages other than English preferred
Familiarity with Rhode Island/SE Mass. communities preferred

This job will be based in Providence but will likely spend a significant portion of time working from other locations around Rhode Island and SE Mass.

Benefits:

Benefits include generous health, dental, vision insurance and PTO as well as 13 paid holidays.

Ocean State Media is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) provider, committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

Candidates should send a cover letter highlighting the work and life experiences they think most qualifies them for the position, a resume and references

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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