JOB VACANCY
MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC BROADCASTING
TITLE OF POSITION: Legislative & Political Producer/Reporter
DEPARTMENT: News & Public Affairs
Salary: $40,286.40-$45,000
Click to Apply: MPB Human Resources
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is seeking a creative, enterprising, and versatile person
for the position of Legislative & Political Producer/Reporter. The Producer/Reporter
will be responsible for shaping and creating content for @ISSUE, our award-winning
news/public affairs radio program. The successful candidate will serve as both a daily
legislative reporter and lead producer for MPB’s @ISSUE program. This dual role
requires an individual who can produce high-impact political segments and deliver daily
legislative reports. The ideal candidate has a deep commitment to public policy, the
ability to dissect complex bills, and a proven track record of cultivating reliable
bipartisan networks.
The Producer/Reporter is responsible for developing editorial content for the @ISSUE
program, working collaboratively with News management, the program host and
analysts to develop each week’s episodes. The position will produce each program
segment, research topic ideas, identify and book/interview guests; edit program content
for on-air broadcast and online/digital use.
Key Responsibilities
Research, pitch, write, and produce daily news segments, investigative deep-
dives, and quick-turnaround enterprise stories regarding legislative actions and
government decisions.
Closely monitor committee hearings, floor debates, and proposed bills to identify
high-stakes public impacts before they happen.
Demonstrate ability to cultivate sources across the political spectrum and
develop enterprise reporting through those relationships with political sources,
including lawmakers, lobbyists, agency officials, and grassroots organizers.
Supervise the construction of segments from start to finish—including writing
broadcast scripts, selecting compelling footage/soundbites, coordinating
graphics, and overseeing digital integration.
Ensure all political reporting strictly adheres to the MPB’s Code of Ethics and
legal media standards, maintaining accuracy, non-partisanship, and editorial
balance.
Proficiencies
1. A minimum of two years of professional journalism experience, including
experience covering state government, politics, public policy or legislative affairs.
2. Keen appreciation for journalistic standards.
3. Significant understanding of broadcast radio/video production and field
production.
4. Proficiency with video /audio editing and related technology, such as Adobe
Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition.
5. Experience producing content for digital, social media and broadcast platforms
preferred.
6. Excellent writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
7. Ability to explain complex policy issues to a statewide audience.