Job Details

Overnight Volunteer Reporter/Radio Scanner

Watch Duty is a non-partisan, non-profit, and non-government organization focused on disseminating public-safety information in real time from verified sources. Our mission is to publish only the facts that provide true situational awareness in case of emergency. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply for any position. We are always looking for passionate individualsboth volunteers and professionalsto help us build our platform and expand our reach to keep communities safe.

About the Role

Reporters are responsible for gathering, verifying and utilizing information regarding wildfires. They monitor various sources including scanner traffic, fire cameras, user-submitted intel, official messages from agencies and automated bot detections provided by Watch Duty. Reporters collaborate and verify with one another and formulate an alert to send out to millions of people.

This role will specifically be for overnight volunteers.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• A community spirit and the desire to help others in times of need
• Experience monitoring or listening to emergency communications
• The ability to work in a team and collaborate in real-time on Slack (our internal messaging platform)
• The ability to multitask while dealing with high-pressure situations
• A professional approach to disseminating vital information in a clear and concise manner
• Willingness and availability to cover overnight shifts

Nice to Haves

• Background in fire, dispatch, law enforcement, or first response
• Experience reporting on disasters, with an audience, on Facebook, X, etc.
• Understanding of technology, radio scanners, software engineering, etc
• The willingness to assist with coverage outside your local area

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watch Duty is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.