Breaking News Reporter

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KUT News is looking for a journalist to cover breaking news on digital and radio platforms for our award-winning Austin newsroom. This reporter will take the lead on covering breaking and developing stories in the afternoon and evening hours -ranging from surprise announcements from local governments to severe weather and wildfires. The reporter will also have the opportunity to pursue high-interest topics about Central Texas, which could mean anything from covering the Austin City Limits Music Festival to reporting on the city's tech industry. The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer, a curious and tenacious reporter, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced role.

Six months of professional experience with a news organization. Experience meeting strict deadlines and reporting under strict time limits. Experience covering daily news. Must be able to travel to areas in and around Austin and respond to breaking news on short notice. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Bachelor's degree. At least three years of full-time broadcast reporting and/or production experience in radio or news programming. Experience with short-form video editing and storytelling, including appearing on-camera. Experience using Facebook, Instagram and/or Reddit in a professional capacity. Spanish-language skills. We welcome applications from reporters who do not have all of these qualifications but believe they would be a good fit for the position.

$50,000-$55,000

• This position may work around standard office and audio equipment. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Frequent standing and sitting and the use of manual dexterity. Lift and move standard office files and supplies. Various conditions for reporting in the field. Work hours may include occasional late evenings, weekends and some holidays during peak periods.

• Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. is typical for this position. There will be times when the work schedule will shift based on specific reporting needs, including occasional weeknights and weekends during special news events.

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• 3 links to published news or audio stories written, produced, or edited by the candidate. If samples are not available, include a note explaining why

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.