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The Opportunity
Are you passionate about producing high-impact journalism and guiding the next generation of storytellers? WUFT and the Innovation News Center (INC) at the University of Florida is hiring a Multimedia Content Producer to help shape content across our audio platforms and support a dual mission of community service and student education.
Located in the College of Journalism and Communications, the INC is a multiplatform newsroom serving north central Florida. We produce award-winning content for WUFT-TV/FM, WRUF-TV/FM, WUFT.org, WRUF.com, the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) and beyond.
What you’ll do
As a key member of the WUFT-FM news team, you will:
- Contribute to the creation and delivery of high-quality content by writing, editing, and anchoring newscasts for "Morning Edition," collaborating on studio and remote productions across radio and digital platforms, and guiding editorial oversight of a weekly public affairs-centered podcast.
- Handle live reporting and hosting duties in breaking news situations, while leading by example in our student-centered newsroom through active participation in editorial meetings and long-term planning.
- Help sustain a year-round newsroom operation that serves a 13-county listening area, providing timely and relevant information to our community.
Ideal Candidate:
We're seeking a curious, driven journalist with a passion for multiplatform storytelling. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom and is skilled in writing, editing, and producing content for broadcast, web, and social. This individual is also eager to support the University of Florida's mission of journalism education and public service.
This is an in-person position based in Gainesville, FL, and will be designated as an essential, to help cover severe weather like hurricanes and strong storm systems. Essential employees may be required to report to work, be “on call” to report to work, and/or be available to work remotely.
Why work with us?
UF is a top ranked University: The University of Florida is ranked #6 among public universities by U.S. News and World Report. UF has a student body of over 55,000 who come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 100 countries.
Gainesville is an ideal location: Gainesville is in a central location to both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, providing easy access within a day’s drive to beaches, nature preserves, theme parks, and water-based activities. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.
Our benefits are incredible: We offer top-of-the-line health insurance, a huge selection of supplemental plans, state retirement programs and more. Explore the comprehensive suite of options: https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits
We promote work-life balance: You will earn over a month of leave time every year plus 2 weeks of holidays and 8 weeks of paid family medical leave for life events. Accrual starts day 1 of employment! Check out all leave programs: https://hr.ufl.edu/leave
Advance your education: The University of Florida cares about developing its team members, and that includes reduced tuition toward higher education. We would support work toward earning a master’s or doctorate. See: https://hr.ufl.edu/professional-development/eep several museums, a world-class health care system anchored at UF, a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs, excellent public and private schools, and abundant nature exemplified by clear, natural springs. Additionally, within 2 hours are attractions such as Disney World, University Studios, Busch Gardens, and historic St. Augustine. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Master’s degree in journalism, Media, Communication(s) or related fields
- Three years of relevant experience
- Experience working with the following:
Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products
- Newsroom operating & planning systems (such as NewsBoss, Descript & Airtable)
- Content management systems (WordPress, Grove, etc.)
- Live remote technology (LiveU, Comrex, etc.)
- Producing or hosting a local news magazine program, especially in a public media setting
- Knowledge of north central Florida, especially Gainesville, Ocala, and surrounding communities — including their politics, history, and culture
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Please submit your applications online via Careers at UF.
Applications must include: cover letter, resume, and three references for consideration
Note: The search panel may request additional materials at a later time.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
For additional questions or more information, please contact search panel chair Ethan Magoc at emagoc@wuft.org.
Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http//www.naces.org/. The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at https://jobs.ufl.edu/. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit..
Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination and reference, be available for public inspection.
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