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KPBS Social Media Host / Reporter
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Req No : 2024-18326
Category : Radio / TV / Multimedia
Type : Full-Time Contract
Salary : $88,142 - $88,614 per year ($7,345.17- $7,384.50 per month)
Close Date : 1 / 17 / 2025
Overview
The salary range for this position is $88,142 - $88,614 per year ($7,345.17- $7,384.50 per month) depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.
This position is scheduled to close on 1 / 17 / 2025 at 4 : 00pm (PST). This position is grant-funded for up to three years. We anticipate continued employment thereafter, dependent on funding.
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.
Perks you'll enjoy as a member of #teamKPBS
- Working on a college campus & in public media : Access to campus facilities and staff perks, weekly farmer's market, tons of eateries, community events, entertainment, etc.
- Hybrid schedule / remote work flexibility options (varies by position)
- 10 vacation days, 1 personal day & 13 holidays off (4 days off over winter break)
- Enjoy a 'beautiful day in the neighborhood' with local employee discounts
- Opportunity drawings to attend SDSU basketball games, local concerts and events
- Discounts on local attractions (theme parks, entertainment, restaurants, memberships)
- Free wellness classes & programs
- Staff pop-up events
- Full benefits packages that are unmatched (medical, dental, vision, life)
- Sick leave accruals and paid leave options
- On-site childcare at a discounted rate (based on availability)
- Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
- Flexible spending account(s)
- Employee assistance program
- Matching and voluntary retirement savings plan
Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Public Matters Editor, the Social Media Host / Reporter exercises independent judgment and discretion in the majority of their role when covering the San Diego and Imperial County communities, specifically when promoting information about elections, civic engagement and thoughtful conversations among individuals with diverse perspectives. This position qualifies as exempt and meets the FLSA salary threshold.
The Social Media Host / Reporter will create engaging and informative reporting discussing civic engagement, democracy, and community issues. Their reporting will be delivered and produced primarily for social media but also could air on radio and television. The ideal candidate should bring their own hosting style to our platforms, have a strong presence on social platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and be able to engage with new audiences in an authentic way.
The Public Matters team includes an editor, investigative reporter and engagement manager and partners closely with other local nonprofit news organizations. This position will play a key role on that team through social media outreach and audience engagement.
The Social Media Host / Reporter is responsible for but not limited to :
Social Media Hosting, Reporting and Producing (80%)
Planning (15%)
Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned (5%)
Qualifications
Knowledge and Abilities
Minimum Education
Minimum Experience
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Salary : $88,142 - $88,614
