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KPBS South Bay/ Imperial Valley Reporter I

Req No: 2025-18601
Category: Radio/TV/Multimedia
Type: Full-Time Contract
Salary: $31.45- $36.31 per hour ($65,416 - $75,525 per year)
Close Date: 3/24/2025

Overview
The salary range for this position is $31.45- $36.31 per hour ($65,416 - $75,525 per year) depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.

This recruitment will close on 3/24/2025 at 4:00pm (PST)

This position is part of the SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit with KPBS.

KPBS serves the greater San Diego community with informative, cultural, entertaining and educational television, radio, and digital programming. KPBS TV/FM is the public television and radio station for San Diego. Licensed to San Diego State University, KPBS supports and furthers the university's educational and community service mission by informing, enlightening and empowering its audience. It does so not only by presenting national and locally produced programming of value to its San Diego audience, but also by producing programming about San Diego and its people for distribution nationwide.

Communities in the South Bay/Imperial Valley regions have long been news deserts that do not receive the attention they deserve. They are in great need of accountability news coverage on institutions and issues that impact residents' lives. The people of South Bay/Imperial County also deserve stories that highlight their histories and rich cultural diversity.

The South Bay/Imperial Valley Reporter will advance coverage of institutions in South Bay and Imperial County, along with the myriad issues facing the two regions. They include: environment/climate change, public safety, politics, homelessness, good governance, industry and development. This reporter will dig deep to hold policymakers and stakeholders accountable for their roles and empower individuals with information to help themselves. The reporter will also produce stories that highlight the history and cultural diversity of the regions. Cultivating the beat is important, but all KPBS reporters will occasionally work outside their beats, or conversely team up on their beats, as the news merits.

At the direction of the News Director, under the supervision of the Investigations/Digital Fellowship Editor and in coordination with other members of the News Division, the South Bay/Imperial Valley 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.

Responsibilities
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 it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

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.
• Follow the KPBS 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.
• Create content through excellent storytelling and high journalistic standards.

Planning (15%)

• Read and follow major developments on stories.
• Maintain contact lists and files for on-going continuity of coverage and accumulation of knowledge.
• Brainstorm beat-specific story ideas with other reporters, supervisor and producers.

Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned (5%)

• Attend meetings, represent the station at public events, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and work in journalism or related field.

Minimum Experience

• Two years of progressively responsible or related experience as a reporter.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated excellence in basic news judgment and an understanding of journalism ethics.
• Ability to write broadcast scripts and/or web stories.
• Knowledge of proper news style, structure and grammar.
• Ability to voice for TV/radio.
• Demonstrated Audio and/or video editing skills.
• Ability to build, develop, and maintain sources.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain working relationships.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple stories at once.

Preferred Qualifications and Special Skills

• Advanced degree, preferably in journalism or beat-related field(s).
• Fluency in a language in addition to English.
• Experience using engagement tools such as Hearken.
• Demonstrated skills in using video and audio recording equipment, still cameras, and editing software.
• Journalistic experience in public radio or television.

Additional Applicant Information

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results.

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