Bangor Correspondent

Looking to join a team dedicated to delivering independent and trusted journalism? Maine Public is seeking a full-time reporter in Bangor, Maine! Focusing on story issues and themes that extend northward into more rural parts of the state as well as Bangor Metro and Down East, the Bangor Correspondent provides high-quality content with a professional on-air delivery, as well as write quickly and communicate clearly within daily deadlines for radio, web, and video. This position reports news items and program segments, pitches daily story ideas, voices and produces multi-media stories. Additionally, the Bangor Correspondent develops sources and beats, regularly engages with the public, and must have the ability to react to, produce and post breaking news across the 24-hour news cycle, including evenings, weekends, overnights and early mornings.

The successful candidate must thrive in a professional and dynamic environment, work well both in a team environment and independently, and demonstrate a love of public broadcasting.

• At least 2 years' experience as a journalist, public media experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Radio news production preferred, television experience helpful but not necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all departments, employees, professional organizations, and vendors.
• Regular travel throughout the state and a valid driver's license is required.

Maine Public offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits.

About Maine Public: We are a non-profit, community-supported public media organization and the sole provider of statewide public broadcasting coverage. As one of only seven statewide PBS/NPR joint licensees in the country, Maine Public serves Maine and also reaches most of New Brunswick, Canada, and parts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Through our radio, television, educational, and web services, Maine Public provides ideas, information, and lifelong learning to a diverse public. We are also the backbone of Maine's Emergency Broadcast System. The majority of our services are available to everyone at no charge, and we broadcast a mix of local and national programming, educational programs, news and public affairs shows, documentaries, and arts and cultural programs.

Maine Public welcomes and encourages candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status or military service record, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values belonging and inclusion. Maine Public is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Maine Public will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department: apply@mainepublic.org, 1-800-884-1717.