Reporter

Federal News Network, the key source of breaking news, information and analysis for the people who support the missions of federal agencies, seeks an experienced journalist who can contribute daily to our broadcast and online platforms.

This position specializes in covering federal civilian agencies in the specific areas that matter to our audience of federal government employees and contractors. The successful candidate will conceive and develop editorial content that continues to make Federal News Network the leading provider of timely and relevant news and information about the people, policies and programs that affect the civilian agencies and the workforce that underpins all that it does.

• Selects and researches topics; generates, develops, contacts and interviews sources; maintains notes and audio recordings; writes and edits articles, newscast items, etc.
• Produces and delivers stories for publishing online and for broadcast (web articles, on-air, podcasts, video, produced pieces/Q&As, features, special reports, series, etc.)
• Proactively participates in the creative cycle of story and program origination with reporters, supervisors, producers and digital staff.
• Operates board, computers, recording machines and other broadcast equipment as necessary.
• Utilizes current and emerging digital tools for online publishing.
• Research relevant federal topics daily for the purpose of interviewing federal news makers and discussing current news stories.
• Cultivate a wide range of sources on the topics of technology, acquisition, personnel/workforce, management and the budget.
• Maintain awareness of trends in approaches to technology, workforce, management, acquisition policy, etc., that could be of interest to the broader federal community.
• Read, understand, and distill what matters to our audience from information-dense documents like legislative text and government reports.
• Work with reporters, anchors, producers, digital writers/editors and supervisors to engage target audience in an informational, entertaining and enjoyable manner on subject matter important to how the federal community does its work.
• Be comfortable moderating panels and other public engagements that represent Federal News Network in the federal community.
• Research, book and interview relevant federal newsmaker guests for recorded news interviews.
• Work with other reporters, anchors, producers, digital editors and supervisors to ensure news product meets highest standards of journalism, radio production, digital news writing and multimedia presentation.
• Produce audio material for broadcasts/podcasts and articles for Federalnewsnetwork.com.
• Contribute enterprise story ideas daily to assignment process.
• Contribute ideas to and participate in special report/series planning/execution.
• Assure high journalistic ethics and avoid even the appearance of conflict of interest, bias, or any ethical breach.
• Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in all news coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and general office equipment (telephone, copier, calculator, etc.) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction.
• The company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

• Minimum four years professional and/or academic experience in newsgathering, writing and/or editing.
• Familiarity with workforce/labor topics, civilian public sector personnel topics and/or military personnel topics as well as ancillary topics including changes in politically-appointed and career leadership, activities of public employee unions and federal agency investments and programs that impinge on operations and employees.
• Four (4) year degree in Journalism, Communications (or equivalent) preferred.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use, effective social media tools.
• Ability to conduct online research, word processing, and digital editing.
• Ability to handle stress effectively.
• Ability to project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to function in a team environment.
• Ability to work established schedule and other hours as needed.

This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $38.50 to $43.00 per hour.

For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.