Position Summary:
The associate producer of KQED’s The California Report is a critical member of a team that delivers a statewide newscast to public radio stations around California, working in the daytime to edit and produce material to help the editorial team in shaping the direction of the show.
This position requires an ambitious and dedicated journalist capable of juggling multiple tasks at once and meeting mission-critical deadlines – all while staying cool, calm and collected. The associate producer must be proficient at audio production, writing for on air, writing text stories and producing other online news content for the web, mobile and social media platforms. Special projects and coverage, as well as breaking news duties, are also part of the job.
Salary range information will be provided to applicants who are contacted for an interview
KQED envisions a public media organization with a culture that centers on human dignity, equity, and belonging. This will enable us to better serve and reflect the Bay Area through diverse and inclusive storytelling.
We value the contributions of marginalized people in society — including Black, Indigenous, and all people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people — and we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, and we strongly encourage members of these communities to apply.
The mission that drives us:
KQED provide citizens of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone and engage audiences to share their stories. We help students and teachers thrive in 21st-century classrooms, and take people of all ages on journeys of exploration- exposing them to new people, places and ideas.
This role will work hybrid between working in and working remotely. KQED requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
The successful candidate will be required to join The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
Essential Functions:
Researches, writes, edits, produces and reports stories for The California Report.
Produces a variety of editorial content for the web, mobile and social media, such as audio, scripts, text stories, blog posts, photographs, video and databases.
Delivers audio, scripts, text stories, blog posts, photographs, video and other content from the field.
Assists the Senior Editor, Host and others on the KQED News team in developing coverage strategies and daily assignments.
Assists the Editor, Host and others on the KQED News team in determining appropriate platforms to best tell the story.
Logs, edits and dubs sound for story production as necessary.
Performs Other Essential Duties, As Required.
Other Job Functions:
Edits online and multimedia content.
Knowledge/Experience Required
Assumes other responsibilities as assigned.
Thorough knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics and standards.
Excellent news judgment
Excellent organizational skills to function in briskly paced, multi-platform news operation.
Excellent knowledge of current and emerging technologies impacting journalism, including web, mobile and social media.
Excellent communications skills.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to work under deadline pressures.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and innovate.
Demonstrated ability to work well with both veteran and new staff.
Demonstrated ability to work in teams and across departments.
Demonstrated ability to work with external partners and collaborations.
Knowledge/Experience Desired
One-three years experience working in a news operation is desired.
Experience in broadcast news is a plus.
Working knowledge of the 9-county Bay Area and the Sacramento region is a plus.
Experience working in a demographically diverse news environment strongly desired.
B.A. or Masters degree in journalism, broadcast, mass communications or comparable media curriculum containing multimedia and digital news emphasis a plus.
Let us tell you more about our benefits:
Whether you’re single, married, have children, are in a domestic partnership or anything in between, we have you covered. Employees at KQED enjoy a family-friendly workplace offering paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, family medical leave benefits, comprehensive health/vision/dental and commuter benefits as well as a 403(b) plan. KQED encourages diversity, openness and offers training to support personal and professional development. In addition, we are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, wellness programs as well as free KQED membership.
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- Dental
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- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
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- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
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Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
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