Reporter, Arts & Culture
$92,997–$109,990 year
HybridSan Francisco, California, United States
EXPIREDSan Francisco, California, United StatesHybridFull Time$92,997–$109,990 yearDigital MediaMedium
Full TimeMediumDigital Media
Job Summary
Research, report, and write daily arts news stories for the website and file regular spots for radio newscasts. Develop beats, sources, and areas of expertise to break news, pursue ongoing coverage, and provide analysis on visual arts, music, film, theatre, literature, and the performing arts. Adapt stories for social video and appear regularly on various KQED platforms including podcasts and panel discussions. Assist editors in developing coverage strategies and daily assignments while maintaining a directory of sources and attending arts events.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of professional experience as a broadcast, print and/or online journalist, including news reporting, editing and production
- Excellent reporting skills
- Excellent news writing skills; the ability to write quickly and accurately, with an understanding of tone and style across platforms; proficiency using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and pronunciation
- Ability to accurately communicate facts and verify information
- Excellent news judgment
- Good editing skills
- Strong time management skills
- Thorough command of journalistic principles, ethics and standards
- Strong command of radio production techniques
- Strong fluency in web, mobile and social media editing and publishing
- High proficiency in on-air voicing skills
- Ability to interview and communicate with a wide variety of individuals
- Ability to research and communicate through a variety of mobile and digital tools
- Ability to meet deadlines and goals while working under pressure
- Proven collaboration skills — which are essential in working with fellow KQED staffers across departments and with partner organizations
- Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects at once
- The successful candidate will be required to join The Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)
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