Senior Reporter

WITF

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Date Posted September 24, 2026
Industry Radio
Specialty Not Specified
Job Status Full-time
Salary $55,000 to $60,000

Description:

Tell the stories that connect with Central Pennsylvania.

WITF is looking for an experienced Senior Reporter to join our collaborative, multimedia newsroom and help shape local journalism across our 19-county region.

This is an opportunity to do more than report the news. You’ll dig deeper, ask better questions, edit and mentor a growing newsroom, and expand coverage that informs and engages our neighbors.

In this role, you’ll:

  • Report daily, breaking and enterprise stories across digital, broadcast, and audio
  • Identify the issues that are important to Central Pa and turn them into compelling journalism
  • Edit and coach reporters while helping strengthen WITF’s regional news coverage
  • Collaborate with editors, reporters, producers, and media partners
  • Contribute to live coverage, public affairs programming, major news events, and engage our audience at events

We’re looking for:

  • 5+ years of professional journalism experience
  • Exceptional reporting, writing, editing, and interviewing skills
  • Strong news judgment and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Experience working across digital, radio, and other emerging platforms
  • A collaborative mindset and passion for impactful, community-focused journalism

Your reporting is crucial to our community.

WITF and Pennon Education work side-by-side to inspire lifelong learning through trusted journalism, thoughtful discussion, and educational experience. Join WITF today to tell stories and engage Central Pennsylvanians from all walks of life.

Apply

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4530228/Senior-Reporter

When applying, mention you saw this opening listed at JournalismJobs.com.