Reporter / Producer Job at Tradeoffs in Omaha

Overview

Title : Reporter / Producer

Status : Full-time, Exempt

Location : Remote, with occasional travel for reporting, conferences, and events

Reports to : Managing Editor

Reporting to this position : None

Salary Range : $100,000 - $127,000

About the Role

The Reporter / Producer is an experienced health care journalist who contributes to Tradeoffs’ growth and impact as a multichannel, audience-centered newsroom. They report and produce exceptional audio and digital journalism that upholds the intellectual rigor, emotional resonance and accessibility that defines Tradeoffs. They have deep knowledge and understanding of health care and health policy issues, and are adept at reporting and storytelling that makes complex topics compelling and understandable. Working collaboratively with editors and the Tradeoffs team, they handle story development, research, reporting, writing, editing and production. They support efforts to amplify stories across digital platforms and increase audience engagement. The Reporter / Producer maintains high standards of accuracy, balance and clarity while demonstrating the curiosity and dedication needed to help America have smarter, more honest health policy conversations.

About Tradeoffs

Tradeoffs is an award-winning nonprofit news organization helping America have smarter, more honest conversations about health policy. Our reporting connects policy to practice, uncovering the data and personal stories that help audiences understand the stakes — and the potential solutions. Tradeoffs’ journalism drives tangible impact, from raising awareness to directly affecting the actions of health policymakers. Learn more at https : / / tradeoffs.org / about / .

Responsibilities

• Track topics and trends and develop sources (i.e. people, records, databases, etc.) across the health care and health policy community
• Pitch, report and produce one to two 15-25 minute podcast episodes per month
• Write newsletter content and digital stories to complement podcast episodes
• Collaborate with Managing Editor and Executive Editor on story ideas, development, research and reporting
• Manage reporting and production processes, including : booking and interviewing guests, partnering with the Executive Editor / Host in preparing for and conducting interviews, writing scripts and editing with Managing Editor and Executive Editor, working with the Sound Designer to produce and polish episode audio mixes, producing accompanying digital and newsletter content
• Collaborate with Tradeoffs’ audience team to maximize the reach, engagement and impact of your reporting, including but not limited to : story titling, digital presentation, episode promotion, events and partnering with outside organizations, and tracking and sharing the impact of your work
• Occasional appearances on Tradeoffs’ podcast or as a guest on other media outlets
• Offer peer feedback on episodes led by other reporter / producers and contribute to editorial planning
• Collaborate with Tradeoffs colleagues on other projects as they arise

Required Experience

Required Competencies

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Work Environment

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

How to Apply

Please fill out our online application via Survey Monkey. You do not need to submit a cover letter. The application asks questions about your work experience, requests links to two examples of your journalism, and includes a field to upload your resume. It is intended to take the place of a cover letter and screening call. After reviewing your application, we will contact you to schedule a first interview if we’re interested. After the first interview, we’d ask you (and pay you) to do a short work exercise (a trial run of the actual job experience). The final step would be a second interview and references, if requested.

Applications will be accepted through 11 : 45pm ET on October 19 and will be evaluated as they are received. We will contact you by email if we are interested in interviewing you. To ensure fairness to all candidates, we don\'t do informational interviews for open positions.

If you experience any difficulties with this application, please reach out to jobs@tradeoffs.org.

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