Positions Available at WFCR

• BILINGUAL NEWS REPORTER

  88.5FM WFCR, NPR News and Music for Western New England, licensed to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, seeks a creative, highly motivated reporter to work in its award winning news department. This is a general-assignment position based at WFCR's Springfield bureau requiring fluency in Spanish and English. The job requires reporting on Latino and emerging ethnic communities. Responsibilities include spot production, feature reporting and fill-in hosting for Morning Edition, All Things Considered and other programs.

  Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field. Fluency in Spanish and English, must have proper command of grammar in both languages. Minimum of two years experience in journalism. Ability to report, write, edit, and produce high-quality news and feature material. Ability to travel to sources of news stories and work hours outside the normal business day

  Salary: $34,800 - $43,600 (normal starting salary $34,800 - $39,200.) Excellent benefits.

  WFCR is located in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, a region renowned for distinguished educational institutions and a vibrant artistic and cultural life. The area is easily accessible to the major metropolitan centers of the Northeast.

  Send cover letter, resume and air check to Search R31864, Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Building, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. Review of applications will begin April 1, 2010 and continue until position is filled. The air check should, if possible, include examples of feature reporting and newscast or hosting experience.

  The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Members of Minority Groups are Encouraged to Apply

WFCR Internship Program

Thanks to the generosity of Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges, WFCR is able to offer two paid internships per semester. Priority will be given to Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith College students, however all students are welcome to apply.