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Job Offer: Communities Reporter:CapRadio

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Communities Reporter

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Summary
Are you eager to cover the day's most important news and culture stories? Do you engage diverse and different perspectives, and include all voices in your reporting? Are you passionate about the Sacramento region and California? If so, you should apply to be CapRadio's next Communities Reporter!

Key Job responsibilities:
   » Multiplatform Reporting: Deliver compelling stories for the SacramenKnow newsletter and digital platforms. You will shine as a reporter while producing smart, engaging content for our website.
   » Clear and Compelling Communication: Work under tight deadlines to communicate complex information clearly and compellingly.
   » Inclusivity and Equity: Ask critical questions such as, "Who is not included in this story but should be?" and "Are there equity issues at play here?" Ensure that your reporting serves all audiences, with a focus on traditionally underserved communities.
   » Breaking News and Features: Cover breaking news stories for both digital and broadcast platforms. Produce everyday content with opportunities for in-depth enterprise and feature stories.
Appropriate qualifications:
   » Journalistic Instincts: Strong instincts for inclusive reporting and a focus on equity.
   » Multilingual Abilities: Being multilingual or fluent in Spanish is a significant advantage in this function.
   » Diversity Encouraged: We strongly encourage BIPOC journalists to apply. You will be supported in our newsroom.
What We Offer:
   » Wide Reach: Your work will reach millions of Californians through our statewide network of over five dozen public-media frequencies and websites, and sometimes appear on NPR or NPR.org.
   » Dynamic Work Environment: located in California's capital city of Sacramento, you will be at the heart of the state's political and cultural happenings.
   » Supportive Newsroom: Join a team committed to inclusive and diverse storytelling.
Application Process:
   » If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Join CapRadio and make a significant impact on how stories from the Sacramento region and beyond are told.

Position Job responsibilities:
   » Write and produce everyday and feature stories for the SacramenKnow newsletter.
   » Conduct interviews, perform audio editing, voice work, and production of story versions that publish on both radio and web/digital platforms.
   » Pitch story ideas to your assigned editor; receive and incorporate editor feedback.
   » Attend weekly team meetings and everyday budget meetings. Coordinate and co-produce special projects as assigned.
   » Cultivate new and existing contacts with sources and newsmakers.
   » Bring a spirit of innovation, collaboration, creative consideration and recognition that hitting a word count or a proscribed number of sources is not the mark of prosperous reportage
   » Work closely with other reporters, sharing information and story ideas.
   » Produce general assignment reporting as needed.
   » Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
   » Knowledge of the connected Press Style.

Qualifications/practice:
   » A sophisticated level of consciousness and knowledge of the issues facing those that call Sacramento and Northern California home.
   » A passion for community-located storytelling is a must.
   » suitable education A bachelor's degree in journalism or communications or the equivalent practice is required.
   » practice: At least two years of reporting practice
   » Technical expertise: This position must be computer literate; must have knowledge of writing, broadcasting, editing, voice work and production, and a familiarity with recording equipment.

CapRadio will require the employment and education verification for the new hire.

You must be able to commute to our Sacramento, CA office each workday.

Organization: 
CapRadio

Job Job location: 
Sacramento, CA United States

Job Job Category: 
Reporting

Deadline: 
Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Employment Type: 
Full time

Hours Per Week: 
40.00

Send Application Materials To: 

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Please submit your resume and 3 work samples with at least one sample being in the broadcast format.

You can address your letter to the hiring manager for this position, Nia Towne, Managing Editor, News and Information. If you have any inquiries or trouble submitting your application materials to the link, Contact Us by us at careers@capradio.org.

CapRadio
Attn: Human Resources
7055 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826

Capital Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum income: 
$65,000.00

Maximum income: 
$67,000.00

Website: 
CapRadio

Email address: 
E-Mail: careers@capradio.org

Job Field: 
Radio and Television

 

 

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Job Location: Sacramento, California
Address: Sacramento
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 06/26/2024 / Viewed 4 times
Contact Information
Company: CapRadio
Contact Email: careers@capradio.org


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