Prison Affairs Reporter:
WFHB’s Kite Line program is seeking volunteers to write weekly headlines for the show. Kite Line covers issues related to incarceration, often by amplifying the voices of people directly impacted by the prison system. The program is known for its interviews with people inside prisons and for highlighting poor conditions, resistance and the broader effects of mass incarceration.
Headline reporters will write brief introductions to each week’s program, help summarize content, and craft headlines that reflect the urgency and complexity of prison justice issues. Topics may range from local developments in Bloomington or Indiana to national and international prison-related news. This position is ideal for someone with strong writing skills, an interest in abolitionist perspectives, and a critical view of the prison industrial complex.
Responsibilities:
Write concise headlines and introductory summaries for weekly Kite Line episode.
Collaborate with the Kite Line team to identify the core focus of each show
Stay informed on prison-related news and movements, both locally and globally
Assist with web content and social media promotion when needed
Skills:
You will strengthen your writing for radio and web, and gain a deeper understanding of editorial decision-making in social justice media. You may also learn skills like Wordpress, headline writing, SEO, and the principles of abolitionist journalism.
Training will be provided. All levels of experience are welcome.
