Media Writer/Producer/Announcer II (Local Editor/Co-Host) | NPR Illinois
Media Writer/Producer/Announcer II (Local Editor/Co-Host)
Organization: NPR Illinois
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Deadline to apply: 20-Apr-2026
Description:
NPR Illinois is based at the University of Illinois in the capital of Springfield (90 minutes from St. Louis, and 3 hours from Chicago/Indy).
A driven, credible co-host is needed for a daily, local/regional news hour. This person will be responsible to identify top issues for each day’s program, schedule newsmaker and expert guests, co-host the hour, then repackage into audio clips for newscasts and write up web posts for social sharing.
They will also edit/coordinate freelance reporters and volunteer citizen journalists as contributors.
Position is targeted by the university at an annual salary of $50,000 with full benefits. Apply before April 20, 2026.
See more and apply: https://uis.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1222?c=uis
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Send posting information to stephen.a.williams@wmich.edu
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