Reporter I, II or Sr Reporter - Marketplace - (Temporary)

Who We Are:

It's an exciting time to join Marketplace. We are an industry leader in telling meaningful and creative stories on the radio with close to 13 million listeners, and we're evolving into a multi-media enterprise centered around the ambition of raising the economic intelligence of all Americans. Marketplace is an ambitious shop, fueled by ambitious ideas. This is a place of creativity and unorthodox thinking. We don't take ourselves too seriously, even though we understand the critical importance of people understanding how the economy shapes the world around us.  

Marketplace is looking for two temporary, general assignment reporters. The ideal candidates have proven radio reporting abilities and a passion for reporting business and financial news in Marketplace’s explanatory and accessible style. This is a 4-month position with potential for future opportunities.

Marketplace’s mission is to raise economic intelligence through an unorthodox story, a conversational approach, and a focus on distinctive angles on the news. We are looking for curious reporters interested in breaking down complicated or misunderstood topics for a diverse audience.

A general assignment reporter will report mostly daily stories and occasional features on subjects from corporate news to consumer behavior, housing to the changing workforce, and macroeconomic trends to the financial markets.

Compensation Range: Exact hourly rate determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity. These are Union positions. 

Reporter I  $36.06 - $43.27 | Reporter II $40.87 - $49.04 |Sr. Reporter $43.51 - $52.21

Location: Los Angeles, or remote

Application Deadline: These positions will be posted until filled.

Your Role:

• Pitch and report ideas for daily news pieces and digital elements on the financial industry and other corporate sectors, for Marketplace shows and Marketplace.org.
• Cover a variety of assignments.
• Write sharp, concise, and accurate copy, for radio and digital.
• Synthesize multiple strands of a story and produce under tight deadlines.
• Deliver substantive reports quickly on varied subjects as needed.
• Consistently deliver stories with Marketplace’s writing style and pace.
• Gather information and audio for reports and programs.
• Assist other reporters, producers, and editors with information.
• Maintain a wide variety of sources.
• Other duties as assigned, including meetings and other events.

Required Experience and Education:

• BA degree or equivalent work experience.
• Reporter I Level: 3+ years reporting or similar experience, some national level experience preferred.
• Reporter II Level: 5+ years of reporting or similar experience, some at a national level.
• Sr. Reporter: 7+ years of reporting or similar experience at a national level.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Reporter I Level:

• Breadth of general industry knowledge.
• Strong oral and written skills with the ability to deliver originality in writing.
• Capacity to deliver quick turn-around reporting.
• Experience producing digital stories.
• Ability to develop stories with multiple interviews, scene changes, and strong knowledge of subject matter.
• Finds unexpected angles in stories,
• Ability to deliver top-quality stories.
• Ability to set fresh directions in stories.
• Knowledge of various process approaches and necessary resources for a given project/assignment.
• Demonstrated reporting and production skills.
• Ability to maintain high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of balance and fairness.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Skill in creative use of sound, writing, and storytelling.
• Ability to develop mastery of all recording and production equipment and techniques.

Reporter II Level:

• Ability to consistently deliver stories with program writing style and pace.
• Develop signature sound of voice and writing.
• Ability to manage a broad variety of complex assignments.
• Able to work simultaneously on short- and long-term projects.
• Pitch original ideas and turn them into stories.
• Depth of knowledge and experience within a specialization.
• Ready to be trained to deliver live reports and host 2-ways.

Sr. Reporter level:

• Brings complicated ideas to the air with little need for direction.
• Regularly sets fresh directions in stories.
• Determines process approach and necessary resources for a given project/assignment.
• Adapts procedures to accomplish more complex tasks.
• Read, and be comfortable with interpreting, financial reports, and notes.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Radio reporting experience
• National reporting experience
• Knowledge of specific industries
• Digital production knowledge

Reporting to This Position:   None  

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to manage some work outside of standard office hours as needed.
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods.
• Required to move about in the community.
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.  
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.