| Location | Jackson, MS |
| Salary | $45,000–$50,000 Per Year |
Legislative & Political Producer/Reporter
Salary
$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 Annually
Location
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9344-0247-20261019Hs
Department
0247 - EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY
Opening Date
10/20/2026
Closing Date
11/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$45,000.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$50,000.00
About the Agency
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.
About the Position
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. • 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.
What youll need to be Successful
Keen appreciation for journalistic standards; Significant understanding of broadcast radio/video production and field production; Proficiency with video /audio editing and related technology, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition; Excellent writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills; Ability to explain complex policy issues to a statewide audience.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1-4 years of experience. Hiring agency prefers: A minimum of two years of professional journalism experience, including experience covering state government, politics, public policy or legislative affairs. Experience producing content for digital, social media and broadcast platforms preferred.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classification.
Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406