Producer III, Per Diem

KCRW Inc • Santa Monica, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

KCRW is seeking a Per Diem News Producer. This producer works with a team to help direct local news coverage during NPR’s signature shows Morning Edition and All Things Considered. You’ll support a talented on-air host and board operator, working alongside other KCRW producers and editors. You’ll use your own news judgment and creativity to make KCRW’s local news coverage dynamic, crisp, clear and full of useful information. This is an excellent opportunity for you if you have some experience in breaking news, audio editing and on-air reporting, but want to take your newsroom skills to the next level. This is a non-exempt position reporting to the Managing Producer of News Operations. This position is in the SAG-AFTRA Bargaining Unit.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable about general news and Southern California
• Digital media savvy
• Able to edit audio (knowledge of Dalet, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Audacity or equivalent preferred)
• Minimum 2 years related work experience required
• Data collection and analysis of information from different sources
• Critical thinking
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to efficiently prioritize and meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree required, Journalism or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Pitching stories
• Booking guests
• Writing newscasts
• Covering breaking news
• Editing audio
• Background research
• Interview preparation
• Voicing stories for air
• Digital news production
• Directing interns
• Close coordination with other news producers

Benefits

• Union minimum pay $35.67 hourly
• Hybrid work schedule available for select positions
• Sick Accrual
• Passionate office environment surrounded by an incredible community of curious and talented colleagues
• KCRW is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level