Editor/Trainer, California Newsroom - Audio Journalism
Kqed Inc - San Francisco, California, United States, 94199Work at Kqed Inc
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The mission that drives us:KQED provides citizens of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone and engage audiences to share their stories. We help students and teachers thrive in 21st-century classrooms, and take people of all ages on journeys of exploration- exposing them to new people, places and ideas.Salary Information: $78,000-$97,000 Annually
Experience in broadcast media as a trainer, editor, reporter and/or producer;Expertise in audio editing systems commonly used in public radio, including, but not limited to, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Audacity and Descript;Demonstrated ability to create and lead training sessions for all levels of experience;Demonstrated skill in radio news scriptwriting;Knowledge of public media audio standards and practices.Essential Functions:
Assesses editing needs quickly and addresses them efficiently.Makes sure articles make sequential and logical sense.Fact-checks with author and sources as needed.Ensures text is consistent with KQED style guidelines.Ensures that images and captions are correct.Writes or edits highly effective headlines and excerpts that are accurate, compelling, engaging and SEO friendly.Other duties, as assigned.Non-Essential Functions:
Occasionally fills in for other colleagues.Represents KQED at events.Knowledge/Experience Required:
Excellent communication and writing skills; ability to write quickly and accurately, with an understanding of tone and style across platforms.Writes text with correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.Ability to meet deadlines and goals while working under pressure.At least one year experience in a similar role in a newsroom or news environment.Experience writing and editing quickly and accurately in English.Command of AP style.Experience with copy editing multimedia content such as graphics, interactives or videos.Proven collaboration skills — which are essential in working with fellow KQED staffers across departments and with partner organizations.Experience navigating the front and back end of a content management system.Familiarity with social media and engagement platforms.Ability to work on their own and as part of a team.Ability to stay focused, organized and proactive.Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects at once.Interest and knowledge in Bay Area news with a focus on local communities.Checks work before publication and maintains adherence to facts.Adherence to copyright laws; understanding of media licensing agreements.Clear communication with colleagues.Ability to stay focused, organized, communicative and proactive — you’ll be working with a number of journalists or staffers across the organization, potentially dealing with several different editors.Knowledge/Experience Desired:
Non-English language skills (fluency in Spanish, Mandarin or other widely spoken languages in California).Experience with basic HTML.Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.Experience using social media tools and platforms to maximize reach and impact.Proven capacity to identify opportunities for stories of high relevance to audiences.Familiarity with and interest in optimizing language for social media and engagement platforms.
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