Apprentice News Clerk, AirTalk

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.

Position Summary:

AirTalk is seeking two Apprentice News Clerks to assist the show in a wide range of editorial, broadcast and digital production tasks. The apprentice news clerk will help produce LAist's flagship public affairs show, AirTalk, as well as FilmWeek, the one-hour weekly AirTalk program devoted to films.

These are two, six-month temporary, part-time assignment (20 hours per week), with an option to extend up to a year.

There are two positions: One with a start date of mid-September and a second with a start date of late-September. The work schedule can start as early as 7:15am Monday - Friday.

These positions are headquartered at LAist in Pasadena.

Compensation: The pay rate for this opportunity will be $18.66 per hour.

Position Responsibility:

The apprentice may be assigned to do any combination of the following:

Conduct research and pre-interviews.
Perform a variety of audio and/or digital content production tasks.
Write and edit copy as assigned.
Secure permission to license audio material and images for the Web.
Handle listener correspondence including social, blog comments, email and voicemail as assigned.
Screen calls during the live show.

Required Education:

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Strong writing skills: highly fluent in English with a deep knowledge of AP style guidelines, spelling, geography, and world events.
An interest in local, state and national news.
Knowledge of and an interest in film and culture.
Working knowledge of audio equipment and digital editing.
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 ability to multi-task.
Critical reading and listening skills.
Determined to accomplish assignments with accuracy and on deadline.
Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential component of the job.