What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sdsu Research Foundation is hiring: KPBS Environment Reporter I in San Diego position at Sdsu Research Foundation?
Overview
The salary range for this position is $65,416 - $75,525 per year ($31.45- $36.31 per hour) depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.
This recruitment will close on 2 / 5 / 2025 at 4 : 00pm (PST)
This position is part of the SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit with KPBS.
Licensed to San Diego State University, KPBS Radio, Television & Digital serves San Diego and Imperial Counties with news, entertainment, educational and lifestyle programming for all ages. A PBS and NPR station, KPBS produces local and national content that is valued and trusted by local, regional, national and international audiences.
The Environment Reporter will advance coverage of the San Diego and Imperial Valley regions’ environmental issues, creating stories with lively, people-centered reporting. The beat includes water, air, beaches, power, weather, and other issues impacted by climate change. This reporter will hold policymakers accountable and empower individuals with information to help themselves.
At the direction of the News Director, under the supervision of the assigned News Editor and in coordination with other members of the News Division, the Environment Reporter will work to build the reporting beat and set achievable goals, consistently producing and publishing news.
The Environment Reporter may be assigned to help fill in for other newsroom positions, such as anchoring newscasts or web producing, and will produce local content for all KPBS platforms.
The reporter is expected to participate in station on-air fundraising activities and make appearances at KPBS community building events.
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, live debrief, field packages, and newscasts.
- Follow the KPBS Strategic Plan and Editorial Vision.
- Research topics, analyze data, develop contacts, interview sources, and produce reports.
- Report stories in appropriate forms for online and broadcast.
- Responsible for creating content through excellent storytelling.
Planning (15%)
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Minimum Experience
Knowledge and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications and Special Skills
Additional Applicant Information
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Salary : $65,416 - $75,525
