Reporter/Host

Blue Ridge Public Radio is an independent, nonprofit news and media organization producing award-winning journalism, podcasts and events in service to 650,000 people across 14 Appalachian counties in Western North Carolina. We create journalism that informs, inspires, connects, and reflects the people and places of Western North Carolina.

We believe that local journalism is critical for expanding and sustaining a civil society and we seek to be the essential, independent source of news and cultural content that gives Western North Carolinians a deeper understanding of one another and the world. At a time when civil society is fraying—and democracy is under attack—our work is more important than ever.

BPR is an anchor of, and an established collaborator in, the Western North Carolina news ecosystem and is the largest NPR affiliate in the region.

Our newly renovated, state-of-the-art studios are in downtown Asheville, a city in the heart of the Smoky Mountains in Southern Appalachia. Regularly included as one of the most desirable places to live in the country, Asheville offers a vibrant local food scene, incredibly diverse live-music landscape, and endless outdoor recreation.

Summary:

We’re seeking a curious, collaborative multi-media Reporter/Host to cover general news topics of importance to a 14-county region and produce local news reports/casts for digital, social and broadcast platforms as host of the afternoon news magazine (All Things Considered).

We eagerly welcome individuals with diverse lived experiences and perspectives to enrich our work and bring fresh ideas into our organization.

The Reporter/Host reports to the News Director and is expected to file two short stories per week and work in close collaboration with the morning Reporter/Host to produce daily local news reports/casts. Your pitches and assignments will include day-of stories, enterprise packages and hosting 2ways for multiple media distribution platforms including broadcast radio, web, social, and emerging platforms. Anchoring the afternoon news magazines, you’ll build our broadcast and digital audience by keeping the audience connected and informed.

The qualifications below are an example of skills that are key to this position. We welcome the opportunity to learn about other skills and experience levels that would make this a mutual fit. We are open to providing radio host and audio training to candidates who bring strong journalism skills from another medium.