Part-Time Reporter (Local Government & Community News) Radio Catskill Liberty and Roxbury, NY

Radio Catskill
Liberty and Roxbury, NY

Radio Catskill is looking for an experienced, community-minded journalist to join our local news team as a part-time reporter, with a focus on local government and community news in Delaware County.

We’re a small, collaborative newsroom serving the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania, where local stories matter and public service journalism comes first. We’re looking for someone who brings curiosity, clarity, strong reporting skills, and a commitment to serving the community.

What You’ll Do

You’ll report on the people, institutions, and issues shaping communities across our region, with a primary focus on local government and accountability in Delaware County. You’ll attend meetings, develop sources, explain complex issues clearly, and produce timely, engaging journalism for both broadcast and digital platforms.

This is a part-time reporting role with a primary focus on local government, including government policies, budgets, decisions, and their impact on residents. Reporting in neighboring communities and on other local issues will be assigned as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Report and produce stories on local government, public policy, budgets, accountability, and community issues

Cover local government meetings and develop original enterprise stories

Develop and maintain a network of sources across local government and the community

Write clear, engaging broadcast copy under deadline

Produce spot news, features, and in-depth reporting for broadcast

Conduct live and recorded interviews

Contribute stories and multimedia content to the Radio Catskill website

Assist with breaking news and special coverage as needed

Participate in station events and fundraising efforts

What We’re Looking For

Experience in public radio, broadcast journalism, or professional reporting

Strong reporting, writing, interviewing, and audio production skills

A demonstrated interest in local government and accountability journalism

Ability to identify compelling local stories and pursue them independently

Understanding of journalistic ethics, accuracy, fairness, and best practices

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small newsroom

Comfort working on deadline and adapting to breaking news

Familiarity with the Catskills and Delaware County is a plus

About the Role

This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week, at $22 per hour.

The position is based in our coverage area, with regular reporting assignments in Delaware County and occasional assignments in neighboring communities. Some evening or weekend work may be required for government meetings, breaking news, events, or special coverage.

To Apply

Send a resume, cover letter, and two writing or reporting samples to manager@wjffradio.org, using the subject line Part Time Reporter.

No phone calls, please.