Special Projects Reporter/Producer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage enterprise journalism centering the humanity of each story, seeking out new
  and diverse voices. Transport the listener to the location of the story, using imagination,
  and narrative innovation.
• Assists in creating and maintaining calendars for coverage.
• Helps to determine the best primary channel for content. (e.g. broadcast, online,
  podcast)
• Gather sound and interviews in the field.
• Act as an editor and producer for enterprise, as well as daily news as needed.
• Edits interviews and segments
• Contributes story ideas to the newsroom, both short and long term.
• Manage the distribution of the content (e.g. broadcast, podcast and knkx.org)
• Books guests for on air interviews and reports.
• On-air and online news writing, rewriting news and information into radio-friendly copy and
  writing/producing original news reports.
• Maintains contact lists and other data for on-going continuity of coverage.
• Plays an active role in KNKX on-air fund drives (pitching and producing).
• Participates in community events.
• Other duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of, and adherence to, journalistic ethics and standards, specifically the standards of
  NPR News.
• Ability to report in-depth news, perform thorough research, conduct effective interviews, and
  maintain organized records.
• Ability and advanced skill in producing high quality audio and online news using clear writing,
  clean production, and smooth announcing.
• Understands and supports the KNKX Mission Statement, the KNKX Principles and Values
  Statement, and KNKX's Long Range Plan, in addition to the KNKX newsroom vision statement and
  editorial coverage priorities.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure, make the best use of available resources, attend remote
  events and respond effectively to diverse and changing circumstances.
• Skills and ability to use and adapt to basic news technology, including: computers, phones, radio
  consoles, digital recorders and cameras.
• Ability to work with an online content management system.
• Ability to work in a creative team environment, both remotely and in person. Communicate
  effectively with supervisor and colleagues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum three years professional experience in journalism.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Cultural competency to help us better connect with our region’s widely diverse
  communities
• Knowledgeable of NPR News standards.
• Experience hosting public radio news programs and podcasts. 
• Experience in public broadcasting.
• Experience with remote broadcasts.
• Storytelling experience across a variety of platforms, including websites and social media.

Membership in SAG-AFTRA is required.
The salary range for this position is $29.33-$32.21 per hour (equivalent to $61,000 - $67,000 per
year).