Reporter jobs in Iowa
Reporter researches a variety of news stories through interviews, observation, and library and/or online resources. Determines tone and intended audience of story. Being a Reporter investigates and writes a variety of simple news stories. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Reporter typically reports to a supervisor. The Reporter works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Reporter typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- Iowa Public Radio
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Des Moines, IA
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Iowa Public Radio is searching for a curious, energetic person with great news judgment to join our News team as a central Iowa reporter in our Des Moines newsroom. You’ll join an award-winning team of reporters across Iowa covering topics including state government, education, health, the environment and Iowa’s diverse communities.
Your work will include newscast spots, pieces, and online articles. You’ll occasionally be asked to join one of our talk shows or news magazines to talk about a story you’re working on. You’ll also occasionally assist with coverage of the state legislature when it’s in session. We’ve got a strong relationship with NPR. We’ve been part of its political and state government reporting partnerships, and we’re part of NPR’s Midwest Newsroom, which focuses on enterprise and investigative reporting.
Des Moines regularly shows up on Top Ten lists of great places to live for recreation, low cost of living, and more. Like to eat out? Des Moines has a great selection of restaurants and brew pubs. Music? We’ve got music festivals like Hinterland, 80/35, and many other concerts and music venues. Like to bike? Check out the few hundred miles of connected bike trails that will take you from downtown, through the suburbs, and into the countryside.
If you’re passionate about impactful journalism, care about ethics and diversity, can handle several things at once and are committed to making great radio, we’d love to hear from you. We know there are great candidates who might not exactly fit into what we’ve described here or who have important skills we haven’t listed. If that sounds like you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
Iowa Public Radio is a well-respected and thriving non-profit organization. IPR offers an excellent benefits package, including health benefits, a retirement plan with a 2-to-1 employer match, immediate accrual of vacation (16 hours monthly) and sick (12 hours monthly) time and a flexible work environment.
Anticipated Hiring Range
$40,000 - $55,803
Minimum Qualifications- At least 1 year of experience in a professional journalism environment, including internships;
- Experience working in multimedia platforms, including photographs, video and web platforms;
- Experience operating a variety of broadcast equipment including audio boards, digital editing systems (e.g. Adobe Audition), field recording units and other production equipment; and
- A valid state-issued driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Full-time experience as a public radio reporter, anchor, producer, or host; and
- Firm foundation in journalism ethics, news gathering and reporting techniques.
For full consideration, applications must include:- Cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three (3) professional references.
- Sample(s) of your work including:
- Please do not send stories you have produced with the help of a national network.
- Scripts for both a spot news and a news-oriented feature story.
- Two sound files: A demo containing one newscast-length story (45-60 seconds), and one feature-length report (3:00-5:00) that you have written and produced. Please upload the demos to Soundcloud or another hosting site and send us the links.
- Online content you have produced (please send links). Online content can be a web build-out of a radio story or news content that was designed to be web-only.
IPR will accept applications through 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2024.
Our Values- Integrity: We maintain the highest standards of journalism, providing trustworthy and relevant content with meaningful context.
- Curiosity: We serve an inquisitive audience by asking questions, seeking knowledge, and exploring new ideas.
- Belonging: We strive to reflect Iowa’s cultural complexity by offering a supportive, equitable space for individuals and communities to tell the stories unique to their lived experiences.
- Respect: We create a culture of respect for our audience, sources, and staff.
- Innovation: We support creativity and embrace new ways of serving our audience.
Iowa Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin or sex is prohibited. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, please notify the appropriate local, state or federal agency. - 10 Days Ago
Reporter
- Nexstar Media Group
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Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
- PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB : MMJ - Part-Time Engaging on-air and online personality. Ability to write web, text, and social-media versions of news stories. Ability to shoot and to edit v...
- 18 Days Ago
Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D5)
- State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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Iowa, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionDo you have a passion for helping people? Do you hold a positive, service- oriented attitude who can problem solve and multitask? If so, then you are the perfect customer service guru t...
- 5 Days Ago
Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D2)
- State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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Iowa, IA
FULL_TIME
- SummaryJob DescriptionThe Second Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking candidates for Court Reporter openings. The position may be assigned to work for any Judicial Officer in the S...
- 1 Day Ago
Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D8)
- State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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Iowa, IA
FULL_TIME
- SummaryJob DescriptionThe Eighth Judicial District of the Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking candidates for Court Reporter openings. The position will include travel within the Eighth Judicial District, ...
- 1 Day Ago
Court Reporter - Official Certified Shorthand Reporter (D3)
- State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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Iowa, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionThe 3rd Judicial District of Iowa has an immediate opening for a Court Reporter in 3A and 3B.The starting salary for new State of Iowa Judicial employees is expected to be at the base o...
- 11 Days Ago
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- Beer Marketer's Insights, Inc
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Suffern, NY
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- Hearst
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Oklahoma City, OK
- Job Description KOCO-TV, the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas, conduc...
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Reporter
- Advance Local : MLive.com
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Ann Arbor, MI
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve. Ann A...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Reporter
- Advance Local : MLive.com
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Flint, MI
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our mission to strengthen and empower the communities we serve. Flint...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Reporter
- The Daily Catch
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Red Hook, NY
- Local Government & Environment/Climate Change Reporter DO NOT AUTO APPLY TO THIS JOB. READ THE DIRECTIONS BELOW AND FOLL...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Freelance Reporter/Journalist
- Historic Pullman Media Group
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Chicago, IL
- Job Description Job Description This is a freelance position (to start) with an opportunity for you to make an important...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Reporter
- Wood TV
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Grand Rapids, MI
- WOOD TV in Grand Rapids, MI is searching for a storyteller. We are on the lookout for a Reporter with the right combinat...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Reports Officer
- Leidos
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Reston, VA
- Description Leidos is currently seeking a Reports Officer. Primary Responsibilities: The primary function of a Reports O...
- 2/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Iowa
Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north.
In colonial times, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Reporter jobs
$31,590 to $49,515
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Reporter in Idaho Falls, ID
In the case of proceedings that may involve appeals and those that cannot risk inaccuracy from the failure of a recording device (even the most advanced recording equipment can’t capture a mumbling person), digital recording systems are often passed over in lieu of written transcripts via a traditional stenographer court reporter.
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