Reporter I

KCRW Inc•Santa Monica, CA

18h

About The Position

We are a global community that is driven by the creative spirit of Los Angeles. Through an inspiring mix of music, news, and culture, we bring joy and connection – online, in-person and on the radio. Always excellent, accessible, and often unexpected, we are a constant source of fuel for the imagination, education and good vibes. At least, that is what our members tell us. As NPR’s flagship member station in Southern California for more than 30 years and a community service of Santa Monica College, KCRW is the next generation of public media.

Requirements

Knowledgeable about general news and Southern California.
Minimum 1 year journalism work experience required.
A track record of well-written stories that are fair, balanced and error free.
A track record of work online that demonstrates good news judgment, plus storytelling and editing skills in short-form video.

Nice To Haves

Creative ideas for telling local stories.
A collaborative spirit that values elevating the work of colleagues as well as oneself.
Critical thinking.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Ability to efficiently prioritize and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Reports local news and feature stories for KCRW.
Takes assignments for stories needed by the newsroom.
Pitching stories.
Reporting stories for every platform we utilize – social media, audio, newsletters, digital – in the field and remotely.
Shooting photos and videos for our social platforms.
Writing audio, digital, and short-form video versions of stories.
Editing carousels and videos for online platforms.
Producing carousels and videos for our social media platforms at least once per week.
Generating ideas for quick-turn and evergreen stories.
Translating those stories across platforms.
Collaborating with others on the news and social media teams to experiment with different types of content and adjust course based on feedback.
Basic reporting.
Taking assignments for news and feature stories.
Developing and executing original, creative and enterprise stories for all platforms.
Write and edit audio, digital and video files independently.