NCPB Jobs
Special Project Editor - Part Time
Department: FM Radio
Division: News
Posting Date: 1/4/2010
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Reports to: News Director
Status: Part-Time, Limited Term through May 31, 2011
Position Summary
The Special Project Editor, part time, is responsible for coordinating production of special coverage of California governance for The California Report. Coordinates and edits monthly special reports. With the Senior Producer, The California Report, guides ongoing coverage of California governance. Assists in planning coverage of the 2010 California gubernatorial election. Proposes and executes additional special coverage of governance issues on air and online. Develops plan for substantive online content concerning California governance, including social engagement outreach.
Position Accountabilities
1. Edits and oversees production of special monthly reports on California governance.
2. Assigns governance stories in coordination with the Senior Producer, The
California Report.
3. Coordinates edited stories with production.
4. Assists in maintaining work flow production documentation and other record
keeping.
5. Coordinates online presentation and reporting, in collaboration with the
Senior Editor, Online Content, and appropriate Interactive staff.
6. Coordinates social engagement outreach efforts to support reporting on governance
issues.
Position Requirements
1. Four to six years broadcast production, news desk assignment or equivalent
news operation experience
2. Excellent knowledge of California's government structures, governance and
institutions.
3. Excellent reporting, writing, editing and radio story organization skills.
4. Experience as radio assignments editor.
5. Excellent knowledge of sound editing and digital radio production techniques.
6. Excellent news judgment.
7. Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
8. Excellent communications skills.
9. Thorough knowledge of journalistic principles, ethics and standards.
10. Ability to research using databases and other digital tools.
11. Demonstrated knowledge of online news platforms, tools and production.
12. Ability to work under deadline pressures.
13. Demonstrated ability to work well with both veteran and new reporters.
14. BA degree in journalism, broadcast, mass communications or comparable media
curriculum
Knowledge/Experience Desired
1. Working knowledge of a range of significant public affairs issues and subjects
such as government and politics, environment, economy and business, education,
health, immigration and legal affairs.
2. Experience in multimedia story-telling - ability to edit online and multimedia
content.
3. Track record of creative feature assignments.
4. Experience working in a demographically diverse news environment strongly
desired.
Interested applicants should forward a resume and cover letter to HR@kqed.org noting in the subject line the job title of interest.
Please note that due to the high volume of interest in opportunities with our organization we are unable to respond personally to all inquires and/or resume submissions. Applicants who apply will receive a confirmation email, so please accept this as receipt of submission.
Applicants who were not contacted are encouraged to reapply for future employment opportunities for which they qualify.
NCPB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, domestic partner status, ancestry, national origin, weight, height, physical or mental handicap, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, veteran status, AIDS/HIV status, or age.
