Associate Producer

This is a Part Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

Do you have a passion for news and public service journalism? We’re seeking an on-call producer with strong news judgment and the ability to act quickly across platforms to play a key role in shaping the daily news.

This on-call associate producer will work with LAist’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered newscasts as well as with its flagship daily public affairs show AirTalk. This person will work with hosts and other producers to create and edit news content to uphold editorial and production standards, write, edit and cut news copy and audio assets for use in LAist’s newscasts, research, book, write and cut newsmaker interviews, and respond effectively to breaking news.

You will work with a cross-platform team to ensure our daily news products are useful, timely, and conversational. Our newsroom is committed to distinctive, original reporting, which makes having a track record of finding original angles on the news a requirement.

This position sits in the collective bargaining agreement between SCPR and Screen Actors Guild—American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (“SAG-AFTRA”).

Location: On-site, Pasadena, CA
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.

Position Responsibility:

• Pitches stories and guest ideas daily. Identifies, researches, and books newsmakers and guests daily and as assigned by the Senior Producer. Prepares research material for the host. Collaborates on show segments and production duties with production staff.
• Screens calls during live AirTalk show broadcast.
• Directs and line produces the show as assigned.
• Pushes on-air conversation online, through the show’s social media channels, and by repackaging show content for LAist.com, social media, and on-demand.
• Conceives of new ways to engage with both the current audience and potential listeners on social media, thinking creatively about how to use material and audio across platforms, and target content to new communities.
• Writes news stories, scripts, promos, and edits copy as necessary.
• Captures, edits, and uploads audio clips for use during broadcast.
• Trains and mentors apprentice news clerks and interns.
• Maintains relationships with technical staff, audio engineers, and other departments.
• Fills in for Producer.
• Coordinates special projects, live events, and series.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Two or more years’ production, editorial, or related experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Passion for local, national, and international news.
• Solid news judgment on sources, issues, and journalistic best practices.
• Extremely strong verbal and written communication; interviewing and editing skills.
• Flexibility and composure under daily deadline pressure.
• Ability to react and adapt a live show to breaking news and developing situations.
• Proven ability to contribute to a positive, diverse, creative, high-performance culture.
• Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of assignments, both day of and in the future.
• Knowledge of effective social media messaging and platforms.
• Ability to direct and motivate news clerks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to consistently work effectively and collaboratively.