News Clerk Apprentice, AirTalk

This is a Full Time Job

Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) is a member-supported public media network whose mission is to strengthen the civic and cultural bonds that unite Southern California's diverse communities by providing the highest quality news and information service on air at LAist 89.3, online at LAist.com and through LAist Live Programming & Events. Since our founding in 1999, SCPR has been a fast growing, innovative, multi-platform public service newsroom. Every day, our staff helps audiences catch up on the latest headlines, solve the complexities of life in Southern California, and connect curious communities to one another.

You Role:

AirTalk is seeking one (1) apprentice news clerks to assist the show in a wide range of editorial, broadcast and digital production tasks.

This is a six-month temporary, part-time assignment, with an option to extend up to a year following a six-month review.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this opportunity will be exactly $19.50 hourly. No more or less.

Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Your Responsibility:

The apprentice may be assigned to do any combination of the following:
• Pitch story and segment ideas for AirTalk and FilmWeek.
• Conduct research and pre-interviews.
• Perform a variety of audio and/or digital content production tasks.
• Gathering and organizing prep materials for AirTalk and FilmWeek host.
• Write and edit digital and broadcast copy as assigned.
• Secure permission to license audio material and images for the Web.
• Screen calls during the live show.
• Assist AirTalk and FilmWeek producers and hosts with daily show production duties.
• Assist with the production of live, in-person AirTalk and FilmWeek events.

Required Skills
and Experience:
• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. Focus on journalism or broadcast production is strongly preferred but not required.
• Strong writing skills: highly fluent in English with a deep knowledge of AP style guidelines, spelling, geography, and world events.
• Working knowledge of audio equipment and digital editing software.
• Solid research skills and experience.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Word, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet changing deadlines.
• Good organizational skills with high attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Critical reading and listening skills are required.
• Determined to accomplish assignments with accuracy and on deadline.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential component of the job.

Reporting To This Position: N/A

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to work in a newsroom and broadcast studio environment with moderate noise level.
• May be required to work infrequent nights or weekends to assist with production of live, in-person AirTalk and FilmWeek events
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
• Required to move about in the community
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions

Southern California Public Radio (LAist 89.3/LAist.com/LAist Studios) is diverse in race, ethnicity, language, culture, social class, national origin, religious and political belief, age, ability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation in addition to other markers protected by law.

At SCPR, we strive to create an inclusive environment where we all feel pride in who we are and what we do. We are encouraged to show up as we are – always embracing and recognizing that our diversity is what brings us together. Our fundamental commitment to diversity:
• Enriches SCPR and provides an atmosphere in which all human potential is valued
• Promotes learning through interactions among people of different backgrounds and many perspectives, and
• Enables the organization to prepare all employees to promote social responsibility, equity, freedom, and productive citizenship in a global society

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage you to apply.