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ROLE SUMMARY:
Develops ideas/proposals for reports and programs about Africa; gathers information and materials for reports and programs; prepares, presents and transmits reports and program segments from abroad. Takes ownership of regional coverage from Africa: reporting breaking news and develops stories illustrating trends and significant political, economic, social and cultural issues. Presents and transmits reports and program and online elements from the field.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
Develops ideas/proposals for reports and programs.
- Conceives, proposes, plans and researches ideas for stories and program segments.
- Develops news sources and keeps associated files.
- Participates in departmental planning coverage.
- Communicates regularly with foreign desk editors about news developments and story ideas.
Gathers information and materials for reports and programs.
- Covers stories as assigned by foreign desk editors. Assignments will involve frequent travel and reporting under difficult conditions.
- Gathers materials on tape and otherwise, through interviews, press conferences, direct coverage of events. Advises editors of technical support required when and where necessary.
Prepares and presents reports and program segments.
- In consultation with editors, organizes, edits and produces reports and programs segments, including introductory and continuity material.
- Provides accurate information to editors for spotting reports in programs, for making payments, for keeping program records.
- Writes and reads news summaries and hosts/anchors program/live coverage, under supervision of a producer, when so assigned.
- Fulfills administrative obligations arising from assignments, such as filing prompt and accurate expense records and program information/summaries; maintaining contact with editors and appropriate producers; keeping editors and appropriate producers informed about assignments.
Correspondent may serve as substitute host for NPR news programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
- Prepares and presents special reports, series, documentaries and program segments examining important subjects in depth.
- Takes responsibility for developing a comprehensive area beat in all of Africa, as assigned.
- Keeps foreign desk informed of timely developments and prospective news stories in region through daily advisories.
- Under the supervision of a producer, anchors or assists in presenting live coverage of hearings, major news conferences and other broadcasting or news events.
- Does original, investigative reporting, including the generation of ideas and concepts and the development of plans for such reporting.
- Makes regular and frequent trips throughout Africa, from Sierra Leone to Somalia and many points in between, that produce a variety of major stories, features, and program segments for various NPR programs.
- Develops and makes use of extensive, proven broadcast production skills in the preparation of program materials and segments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED
REPORTER:
- At least four years’ reporting experience in broadcasting or specialized journalism.
- Experience in foreign reporting and radio broadcast production issues.
- Proven ability to produce long-form, sound-rich radio pieces
- Experience in use of computers, microphones, recorders and telecommunication equipment.
- Proven understanding of foreign policy issues.
- Proven ability to articulate foreign policy issues in a professional and objective manner.
CORRESPONDENT:
- At least six years’ broadcast experience, including foreign reporting and radio production issues.
- Demonstrated expertise in all aspects of broadcast journalism – reporting, voicing, editing, producing full radio pieces, use of microphones, recorders, computers and telecommunication transmissions via ISDN lines, satellite phones and/or Internet.
- Expertise in the execution of sophisticated radio broadcast journalism, such as long-form features and documentaries.
- Proven understanding of complex foreign policy issues.
- Proven ability to articulate foreign policy issues in a professional and objective manner.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REPORTER/CORRESPONDENT:
- Experience traveling and working in foreign countries.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure. Incumbent must be able to report breaking stories for both newscasts and major programs.
- Proven ability to consistently work well with others, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at NPR and within the public radio system.
- Ability and willingness to work varied hours.
- Ability and willingness to relocate.
PREFERRED FOR REPORTER/CORRESPONDENT:
- Experience living and/or working in difficult foreign situations, including armed conflicts.
- Fluency in French.
NPR offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits, retirement, and work/life balance programs, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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