Apprentice News Clerk, AirTalk Job at KPCC in Pasadena

Overview

Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) is a member-supported public media network whose mission is to strengthen the civic and cultural bonds that unite Southern California's diverse communities by providing the highest quality news and information service on air at LAist 89.3, online at LAist.com and through LAist Live Programming & Events. Since our founding in 1999, SCPR has been a fast-growing, innovative, multi-platform public service newsroom. Every day, our staff helps audiences catch up on the latest headlines, solve the complexities of life in Southern California, and connect curious communities to one another.

Position Summary

Position Summary : AirTalk is seeking an apprentice news clerk to assist the show in a wide range of editorial, broadcast and digital production tasks. This is a six-month temporary, part-time assignment, with an option to extend up to a year following a six-month review.

Compensation

Compensation : The hourly rate for this opportunity will be exactly $19.50 hourly. No more or less.

Location

Location : On-Site Pasadena, CA

Application Process

Application Process : Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline : Open until filled.

Position Responsibilities

• Pitch story and segment ideas for AirTalk and FilmWeek.
• Conduct research and pre-interviews.
• Perform a variety of audio and / or digital content production tasks.
• Gathering and organizing prep materials for AirTalk and FilmWeek host.
• Write and edit digital and broadcast copy as assigned.
• Secure permission to license audio material and images for the Web.
• Screen calls during the live show.
• Assist AirTalk and FilmWeek producers and hosts with daily show production duties.
• Assist with the production of live, in-person AirTalk and FilmWeek events.

Required Education and Experience

Reporting to this Position

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Working Conditions

Southern California Public Radio (LAist 89.3 / LAist.com / LAist Studios) is diverse in race, ethnicity, language, culture, social class, national origin, religious and political belief, age, ability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation in addition to other markers protected by law.

At SCPR, we strive to create an inclusive environment where we all feel pride in who we are and what we do. We are encouraged to show up as we are – always embracing and recognizing that our diversity is what brings us together. Our fundamental commitment to diversity :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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