Extra Help Reporter

Title: Extra Help Reporter

Division Name: Academic Affairs

Department: Radio Station WGLT

Job Summary

WGLT, the NPR member-station in Normal, IL, is looking to hire correspondents to report a variety of stories for our newsroom. Radio experience in the Bloomington-Normal market is required. Work includes regular coverage of government and meetings and K-12 education coverage for both on-air and online. Work can be performed at the WGLT offices/studios or out in the field depending on the story assignment.

Additional Information

Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. 

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$22.00 Per Hour

Required Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor of Science in Journalism
• 2. Previous reporting experience with WGLT/WCBU.

Work Hours

Work hours are flexible and based on availability.

Functional Expectations

• Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
• Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

November 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Transcripts - see Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions For Applicants

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.

For full consideration, the application and all supplemental information must be submitted on-line. Please complete the entire employment application including the education and work history background. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. The employment application will be reviewed to determine if applicant meets minimum qualifications. Please be complete in the duties and responsibilities section for each position listed.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

Contact Information For Applicants

• Breanna Crippen
• Human Resources
• 309-438-8315
• bcplese@ilstu.edu 

Important Information For Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.