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Job Opportunity: KPBS Education Reporter I:KPBS Public Media

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KPBS Education Reporter I

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With a focus on people­ centered reporting, the Education Reporter will tell the small stories that reveal the big challenges and joys impacting students and teachers in and outside the classroom. . Engage the KPBS audience with your curiosity about how children and adults teach and lgain by creating stories that have personal meaning for our audiences. With an equity focus, find the people affected by changes in education policy and technology - children, adults, lifelong learners and in diverse communities. The Education Reporter will dig deep to reveal problems and solutions within our schools and prioritize:
   » Accountcapability - from student reading and math comprehension to chronic absenteeism and suspension rates . Are our schools doing what they are supposed to be doing?
   » Readiness for Life - Critical thinking has become paramount in an age of disinformation. How do our schools make sure students are capable of critical thinking while also getting them ready for the day-in, day-out realities wherever their lives take them?
   » Mental/Social/Emotional Education - expertise and scores are not the whole package. How are our schools meeting the various needs for support, for students, families and teachers?
At the direction of the News Director and under the supervision of the assigned News Editor, this position is part of a team. The Education Reporter will work to build the reporting beat and set achievable goals. By informing and delighting audiences with compelling journalism, this position will work to consistently produce and publish news to serve today's discerning audiences.
Cultivating the education beat is important, but all KPBS reporters will work outside their beats, or conversely team up on their beats, as the news merits. The Education Reporter will produce news stories that may cross beats at the assignment of the News Editor, that can be distributed on KPBS radio, TV, KPBS.org, KPBS social and mobile platforms. The news stories will be produced in formats such as, but not limited to, audio spots, in-depth audio features, video packages, video features, multimedia projects, social media videos and special reports as assigned.
The following information is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude Information technology from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities. Job descriptions may be changed at any time located on the needs of the department.

News Reporting and Producing (80%)
   » Provide news content: spot news, feature reports, cut and copy, live debrief, tape talk, field packages, photos, video, audio, blog posts, and newscasts. Shoot and edit video on the topic or work in partnership with a videographer; and also record audio ambient sound and distribute your work across all news platforms.
   » Follow the KPBS editing process, Strategic Plan and Editorial Vision at the direction of the News Editor.
   » Research topics, analyze data, develop contacts and interview sources, maintain notes and broadcast recordings, write and edit reports, produce and voice reports for air, and work with a production unit to produce radio, TV and multimedia productions.
   » Report stories in appropriate forms for online and broadcast (live on-air, copy, actuality, cut & copy, voicer, wrap, feature, series, documentary, feature follow, studio two-way, radio, TV, etc.).
   » Responsible for creating content through excellent storytelling and prioritizing high journalistic standards.
   » Collaborate with other reporters and video journalists to ensure that stories contain necessary context and depth.

Planning (15%)
   » Read and follow major developments on education stories, and especially on issues covered in the past.
   » Maintain contact lists and files for on-going continuity of coverage and accumulation of expertise.
   » Brainstorm beat-specific story ideas with other reporters, manager and producers of radio, television, public affairs, and digital platforms.

Other tasks as Assigned (5%)
   » Help fill in for other newsroom positions, such as anchoring newscasts or web producing, and appear as a guest or host on KPBS TV and radio programs, as needed.
   » Participate in station on-air fundraising activities, and make appearances for KPBS community building events and other public relations activities.
   » Attend meetings, represent the station at public events, responsibility for appropriate record keeping, correspondence, phone calls, supplies and equipment.
   » Other tasks as assigned.

Organization: 
KPBS Public Media

Job Job location: 
San Diego, CA United States

Job Job Category: 
Reporting

Deadline: 
Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Employment Type: 
Full time

Hours Per Week: 
40.00

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Please apply through our online portal. There, you can also read more details about KPBS and the position.
https://careers-sdsurf.icims.com/jobs/17973/kpbs-education-reporter-i/job

Minimum income: 
$68,675.00

Maximum income: 
$75,525.00

Website: 
KPBS Education Reporter I

Email address: 
E-Mail: twshepherd@kpbs.org

Job Field: 
Radio and Television

 

 

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Job Location: San Diego, California
Address: San Diego
Company Type Employer
Post Date: 10/28/2024 / Viewed 2 times
Contact Information
Company: KPBS Public Media
Contact Email: twshepherd@kpbs.org


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