General Assignment Reporter

St. Louis Public Radio (STLPR), the region’s NPR member station, seeks a general assignment reporter to vigorously cover a wide range of news topics in the St. Louis region including breaking news events and enterprising feature stories. The general assignment reporter will join more than two dozen journalists, producers and editors in the STLPR newsroom, delivering accuracy and understanding in reporting, providing coverage that reflects the voices of our community and engaging our region in crucial conversations.

We’re looking for someone who can bring to the GA reporter position:

Sound news judgment and reporting skills;
Solid writing skills and familiarity with AP style;
Experience meeting deadlines while juggling daily stories with enterprise reporting;
A respect for public broadcasting and the diverse constituencies we serve;
At least two years experience in a daily newsroom, or related experience;
Experience thinking creatively about how to effectively tell stories through audio and digital media;
Ability to center people in their stories, especially from groups that aren’t often equitably represented in news coverage.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.