WHYY Employment

Thank you for visiting the WHYY Employment section of our website. Here you'll find a wide range of employment opportunities in the fast paced setting of the region's premier public broadcaster. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY continues to set the bar high in all areas, including, television, radio and web, with a variety content strands providing meaningful and relevant content to the region, including Arts & Culture, News and Information, Education and Wider Horizons.

Whether it's getting a program up on air on time or a behind the scenes role in support or professional positions, all are vital to the continued growth and development of WHYY.

Available Positions

Innovations Reporter

A temporary, (approximately 15 months), fulltime position, focusing on what is going on in what's called the "innovation space" in this region - the places where ideas turn into patents or programs, and eventually into new wealth, news services and jobs. The Innovations "beat" will cover how the process works, and who are the heroes who make it work. Or how it doesn't work - and what obstacles get in the way. A focus on technology will be a component, but this beat isn't just about technology. Its about innovations in industrial procedures or design. And more importantly, its also about social innovation - about new ideas for getting things done in education, in policy, in philanthropy, volunteering and social innovation in our region. To be successful in this new position, an individual must possess at least two to three years experience reporting on a specific "beat"; previous experience writing and reporting stories on radio and online is required; and familiarity with web publishing tools and social media are need. Must be able to post audio and video online and edit and produce long and short radio pieces. Interpersonal skills, including writing, verbal and listening must be well-developed, the ability to work collaboratively is a vital component of this position and the ability to produce quality work in a multiple deadline environment is crucial. In addition to your resume and cover letter, please include links to three online samples of your work. 2/9/12

How to Apply

Each day, about 160 men and women bring to life the programs and content viewers in the region have come to know and value as part of their daily lives. Consider becoming a member of this dynamic workforce and submit your application today!

To apply for any of the positions listed, please send your résumé to:

Kathleen Peterson
Human Resources
WHYY, Inc.
150 North Sixth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
or email hr-jobs@whyy.org
(email is preferred when possible)

Only résumés responding to an available position will be accepted.

WHYY is an equal-opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Job Applicants

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