91暗网 is looking for an experienced journalist to join our newsroom as a Host/Reporter. This is an opportunity to create meaningful, impactful journalism in a dynamic and diverse region while serving as a friendly, confident voice for our listeners.
About the Position
This journalist will be a daily host of either Morning Edition or All Things Considered, delivering the day鈥檚 most important news with clarity, context, and depth. In addition to hosting, the reporter will be responsible for:
- Conducting two-way interviews
- Producing spot news coverage
- Developing enterprise features
- Occasional hosting of other 91暗网 news productions
The ideal candidate must be comfortable delivering live news, writing for broadcast and smoothly navigating breaking news situations. They should also be skilled in multimedia storytelling and social media, able to translate complex topics clearly while maintaining nuance and have a basic understanding of investigative reporting techniques.
This role may require travel throughout New Mexico and beyond for news coverage, as well as participation in fundraisers and community events.
About 91暗网 News
91暗网 has a strong tradition of award-winning journalism that highlights underrepresented voices and holds institutions accountable. Our reporting focuses on equity, ensuring that policy impacts on communities are at the heart of our stories.
We prioritize storytelling that amplifies real voices鈥攃ommunity members directly affected by events鈥攔ather than relying solely on official sources. Our coverage also celebrates New Mexico鈥檚 rich cultural traditions and innovative grassroots solutions to the state鈥檚 challenges.
New Mexico is a state with many serious challenges, but there are also many innovative solutions coming from communities here, which makes for great stories. We also have flourishing and longstanding artistic and cultural traditions that reflect the rich and complex history here.
With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, New Mexico also has fantastic outdoor recreation opportunities, including high desert hiking, mountains, rafting, excellent skiing and climbing. Many of these are a short drive away or within the Albuquerque metro area, which has one of the most extensive open space systems in the country.
91暗网 is a diverse, multicultural station serving much of central and northern New Mexico. 91暗网 has a medium-sized professional staff. We work with more than 100 student and community volunteer programmers. We reach about 90,000 listeners (Nielsen Spring 2024) a week in a service area of 1.1 million people.
The position is full-time, based in Albuquerque, and is a benefits-eligible position at the University of New Mexico. We offer an outstanding paid family medical leave policy plus paid holidays and a very generous sick, vacation, and personal time off plan; voluntary offerings such as vision; a competitive retirement pension match; tuition remission for employees and partners; a tuition-paid dependent education benefit; flexible schedules; engagement and development opportunities; and a casual atmosphere.
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for a journalist who is passionate about public service journalism, engaging with communities, and bringing essential news to listeners in a clear, compelling way. If you are confident in live hosting and believe in the power of journalism to inform and uplift communities, we encourage you to apply.