Broadcast Field Correspondent Senior (Specially Funded)

Maricopa Community CollegesRio Salado Community College

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Hiring Salary Range

Grade

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Work Calendar

12 Months

Funding Information

This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06-30-2025 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $ billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you’re teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the to improve undergraduate STEM Education : Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
One of the largest community college systems in the country
2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers

Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

16 paid observed holidays

12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)

Paid vacation, sick, and personal time (if applicable)

Maricopa Employee Store : Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)

4,000 Annual professional development growth funding (if applicable)

Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents (if applicable)

Flexible work schedules

Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program : Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Diabetes Empowerment Education Program Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wondronline program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more Pre-Retirement Events

may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the Department of Education after qualifying).

10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)

Job Summary

The correspondent will be researching topical news stories that relate to news from northern Mexico to the KJZZ audience.

This is an Hermosillo, Sonora based position. A Senior Field Correspondent does a variety of breaking news and enterprising / investigative reporting in multiple formats.

Along with news and cultural reporting, this position also has an emphasis in business reporting including financial relationships between the state of Sonora and Arizona.

Essential Functions

25% - Researches, gathers, writes, edits and delivers news tape and copy

15% - Publishes news stories across multiple media platforms

10% - Operates studio and field audio equipment

10% - Covers news events and conducts interviews

10% - Investigates breaking news developments

10% - Develops and maintains contact lists and sources

10% - Analyzes and interprets news and current issues; researches and analyzes background information related to story development and reporting accuracy

10% - Assists in fundraising efforts and events and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, radio / television, broadcasting or directly related field and two years of professional journalism / broadcasting experience such as researching, editing, interviewing and reporting news stories.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Desired Qualifications

A. Fluent in English and Spanish as position is based in Hermosillo, Sonora (verbal and written)

B. Journalistic experience at a public radio facility or mid-to-major market newspaper including developing sources and establishing effective communication channels

C. Breaking news experience

D. Live news field reporting

E. Investigative reporting experience including research skills

F. Three (3) or more years of regional or beat reporting experience

G. Excellent audio editing skills as demonstrated through a portfolio containing five recent examples of enterprise news reporting in any media format submitted by close of business of the application deadline attached with your application

Special Working Conditions

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving : . Travel to campus during interview / selection process will be at candidate’s own expense. Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations. May require evenings or weekends. May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen. May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. Must be eligible to live and work in Mexico with appropriate driver’s license and passport.

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