$43,077 - $56,000/annually DOE

112

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

12 Months

This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06-30-2023 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

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 $7.2 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

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation 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

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.

Benefits & Perks Options

• Paid observed federal holidays & additional paid time off throughout the year
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time (if applicable)
• Multiple health and dental insurance coverage plans
• Virtual: Reach a doctor 24/7
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Maricopa Perks & Gears Discount Program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• $4,000 Annual professional development growth funding (if applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents (if applicable)
• Revised summer work schedule
• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program
• Employee recognition opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The position will research, write and produce news stories. This includes information gathering, fact checking and reporting. This position will gather audio in the field, conduct interviews, mix and produce audio elements for broadcast; pursue both long and short form reporting as well as consistently present enterprising story topics.

40% - Writes news stories or scripts related to events or topics of interest
20% - Interviews sources to gather pertinent information, analysis and facts; Organizes story elements, and journalistic data
15% - Researches potential stories, topics, background information and facts related to newsworthy events or subjects
15% - Conducts fact-checking and verifies sources; Reviews reference materials and supplemental information related to stories
10% - Edits stories and scripts; ensures proper grammar usage and appropriate communication style; performs related duties as assigned

Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, radio/television, broadcasting or directly related field and one year of field experience such as news and/or background research, writing news stories and/or conducting interviews.

OR

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.

A. Two (2) or more years of reporting experience
B. Experience as a reporter at a public radio station or newspaper
C. Experience with field audio reporting equipment and digital editing tools
D. Experience producing audio with sound elements as demonstrated by submitted audio example via a portfolio through a link; website; or any media format submitted by close of business of the application deadline ( Please upload with your application.)

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements . 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 numerous evenings or weekends. May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen. May be required to lift or carry up to #25 lbs

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Open until filled. First reveiw of applications, January 18th, 2023.
Applications received after the review date may not be screened.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.