SDSU Research Foundation: KPBS Freelance Reporter (Pool) United States

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San Diego State University Research Foundation are looking for a KPBS Freelance Reporter. This job was crawled form the web:

This position is filled on an on-call, as-needed basis with no set schedule.

Responsibilities:

The primary flow of work will be to start a story online, shoot video on the topic and edit it or work in partnership with a videographer for longer pieces as needed, and move the gathered content effectively across all news platforms.

The reporter, at the direction of the Director of News and Editorial Strategy, will follow the KPBS Strategic Plan and Editorial Vision.

• Possesses excellent storytelling skills and high journalistic standards
• Reads and follows major developments on general stories, and especially on issues s/he has covered in the past
• Maintains diverse contact lists and files for on-going continuity of coverage and accumulation of knowledge
• Brainstorms story ideas with reporters, supervisor, producers and digital team.

Other duties: attends meetings, represents the station at public events, and is responsible for appropriate record keeping, correspondence, phone calls, supplies and equipment and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and Abilities
• Demonstrated excellence in news judgment and ability to generate engaging story ideas.
• Ability to think creatively about topics and story angles.
• Knowledge and adherence to high ethical standards.
• Ability to start stories online first.
• Knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and AP Style.
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple stories at once, and shift gears quickly.
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts.
• Proven ability to consistently work well with editors and station colleagues, demonstrating at all times respect for the diverse constituencies at KPBS and within the public broadcasting system.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
• Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Be able to work in breaking news situations.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum two years professional, progressively responsible experience in journalism.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work in journalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish/other languages
• Public media experience
• Data reporting
• Video and audio recording, editing software;
• Ability to shoot and edit video
• Ability to successfully engage audience via social media
• Knowledge of current San Diego and regional issues.

In what capacity are you hiring?
On behalf of another company

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

Would you like to state a preference for hiring from underrepresented group(s)?
No preference

Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me

Is this an independent one off job, or part of a larger project?
Part of a larger ongoing project

For what period of time will the freelancer be needed?
Long term

What freelancer experience level is needed? (per hour)
Mid-level (Industry Average): $35-75