Walla Walla Community Reporter

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
June 29, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
1363-YN_ADMINPRO - Radio News Editor

Business Title:
Walla Walla Community Reporter

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB) with the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication is a trusted source of quality content, dedicated to enriching communities through distinctive programs that engage, enlighten, and entertain. Licensed to Washington State University, NWPB reaches over 3.6 million people across 44 counties in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia-serving as the sole public radio provider for nearly half of that audience.

The Walla Walla Community Reporter is a journalist for Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB) who is focused on community issues and people in the Walla Walla Valley. As directed by the Multimedia New Director, you will source, research, write, record, and edit for audio and web news pieces and social media content. You will also work closely with editors and other internal team members to ensure the highest quality of standards and journalistic integrity that NWPB is known for.

This position is located in Walla Walla, WA.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end one year from the date of hire. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $4,224.37 - $5,808.51 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Position requires a Bachelor's degree in broadcasting, mass communications, or closely related field, and two (2) years of radio broadcast and/or news reporting experience, which has included experience in gathering, writing, editing, and producing news and feature reports.
  
• Fluent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual/bi-literate Spanish/English.
  
• Experience publishing and/or maintaining websites.
  
• Experience or training in new technologies for the gathering and delivery of news.
  
• Experience in podcasting in a production role.
  
• Ability to use social media in a news environment.
  

About Edward R. Murrow College of Communication - Webpage

At the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University, we honor the legacy of one of the most courageous and influential figures in broadcast journalism. Inspired by Murrow's fearless pursuit of truth and his deep commitment to integrity, our college fosters a culture of critical thinking, ethical storytelling, and social responsibility. With programs spanning journalism, strategic communication, and media innovation, we prepare students to lead in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Our mission is rooted in Murrow's enduring belief that communication can shape a more informed and just society.

Department Name:

Northwest Public Broadcasting

Location:

Walla Walla, WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

3) 2-3 Writing Samples

External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.

Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

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Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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