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“Marketplace” seeks senior tech reporter

January 28, 2015

Posted by Chris Roush

The Senior Technology Reporter leads Marketplace in explaining in insightful and inventive ways how technology is changing the way we work, live, do business and communicate.

S/he should be steeped in all things tech, from social networking, to smart phones, to the inner workings of corporate giants like Apple and Google. S/he should be a knowledgeable insider when it comes to reporting and making sense of developments in the tech world, but a translator who leaves the jargon behind in crafting stories. Marketplace prides itself on bringing complex subjects into focus.

The senior reporter will conceive and execute original reports across Marketplace platforms – audio and digital –on the tech industry and how its products and innovations are reshaping society and the economy.

S/he also may fill in as host of the Marketplace Tech Report. Technology is a key coverage area for Marketplace, which covers business, the economy and money to inform and engage people so they can make better decisions about their lives.

Position Responsibility:

  • Work with Senior Editor to develop tech coverage, revealing and explaining how tech industry and its innovations shape the economy, everyday life and society.
  • Pitch and report ideas for daily spots and features on the subject of technology and innovation and their impact, for all Marketplace shows and Marketplace.org.
  • Conceive and execute in-depth, original, high-impact reporting.
  • Integrate development of original, high-impact digital projects and content with conceiving of coverage streams, series, features and short-term coverage.
  • Deliver substantive reports quickly on varied subjects as shows need.
  • Deliver live reports.
  • Consistently deliver stories with Marketplace’s writing style and pace.
  • Develop ideas/proposals for reports and programs, both by the reporter and by other reporters, hosts and commentators.
  • Provide breaking-news spots and live two-ways to the Morning Report as part of a rotation of reporters.
  • Possible back-up hosting for Marketplace Tech Report.
  • Gather information and audio for reports and programs.
  • Serve as lead reporter on special projects/series.
  • Produce or assist in producing special programming, as assigned.
  • Operate production and studio equipment and facilities.
  • Assist other reporters, producers and editors with information.
  • Maintain a wide variety of sources; expand involvement of Public Insight Network, including meetings and other events
  • Produce for website with writing and photography (supplying additional audio, visual material, related Web resources)
  • May oversee the work of interns
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Required Education and Experience:

 

  • BA degree or equivalent experience
  • Seven or more years reporting or similar experience. Most experience should be at a national level.

 

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

 

  • Able to consistently deliver stories with program writing style and pace.
  • Developing signature sound of voice and writing.
  • Ability to work simultaneously on short and long term projects.
  • Ability to collaborate with other Marketplace reporters and with other news organizations/partners.
  • Depth of knowledge and experience within a specialization are important but breadth in terms of general industry knowledge is required.
  • Handle complex topic areas.
  • Pitch original ideas and turn them into stories.
  • Superlative oral and written skills with ability to deliver originality in writing
  • Capacity to deliver quick turn-around reporting
  • Ability to develop stories with multiple interviews, scene changes and strong knowledge of subject matter.
  • Find unexpected angles in stories, even in saturated topics.
  • Ability to handle broad variety of complex assignments.
  • Ability to deliver top-quality stories on education.
  • Able to set fresh directions in stories – think outside the box
  • 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 story telling
  • Ability to develop mastery of all recording and production equipment and techniques
  • Able to manage multiple assignments of short and long duration

To apply, go here.

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