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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.

Communities in the South Bay/Imperial Valley regions have long been news deserts that do not receive the attention they deserve. 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, including environment/climate change, public safety, politics, homelessness, good governance, industry and development.

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. This position will work to consistently produce and publish news to serve today’s discerning audiences.

The South Bay/Imperial Valley Reporter may be assigned to help fill in for other newsroom positions, such as anchoring newscasts or midday producing, and appear as a guest or host on KPBS TV and radio programs.

Responsibilities

The following information is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and is not all-inclusive.

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, and produce and voice reports for air.
• 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.
• 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 perform 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.
• An understanding of proper news style (including AP style), structure and grammar.
• Ability to voice for TV/radio.
• Demonstrated Audio and/or video editing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain working relationships.
• Ability to think creatively about topics and story angles.

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.
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.