Apprentice News Clerk - SCPR
About The Position
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. AirTalk is seeking two (2) apprentice news clerks 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.
Requirements
- Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. Focus on journalism or broadcast production is strongly preferred but not required.
- Strong writing skills: highly fluent in English with a deep knowledge of AP style guidelines, spelling, geography, and world events.
- Working knowledge of audio equipment and digital editing software.
- Solid research skills and experience.
- Computer literacy and proficiency with Word, Outlook, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet changing deadlines.
- Good organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Critical reading and listening skills are required.
- Determined to accomplish assignments with accuracy and on deadline.
- Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential component of the job.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
