News Clerk Apprentice, AirTalk

This is a Part Time Job

Position Summary:

AirTalk is seeking two (2) apprentice news clerks to assist the show in a wide range of editorial, broadcast and digital production tasks. This is a six-month temporary, part-time assignment, with an option to extend up to a year following a six-month review.

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 Responsibilities:
• Pitch story and segment ideas for AirTalk and FilmWeek.
• Conduct research and pre-interviews.
• Perform a variety of audio and/or digital content production tasks.
• Gathering and organizing prep materials for AirTalk and FilmWeek host.
• Write and edit digital and broadcast copy as assigned.
• Secure permission to license audio material and images for the Web.
• Screen calls during the live show.
• Assist AirTalk and FilmWeek producers and hosts with daily show production duties.
• Assist with the production of live, in-person AirTalk and FilmWeek events.

Required Education and Experience
• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. Focus on journalism or broadcast production is strongly preferred but not required.
• Strong writing skills: highly fluent in English with a deep knowledge of AP style guidelines, spelling, geography, and world events.
• Working knowledge of audio equipment and digital editing software.
• 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 high attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Critical reading and listening skills are required.
• Determined to accomplish assignments with accuracy and on deadline.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential component of the job.

Reporting to this Position:
• None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to manage some work outside of standard office hours as needed.
• Must be able to work in a newsroom and broadcast studio environment with moderate noise level.
• May be required to work infrequent nights or weekends to assist with production of live, in-person AirTalk and FilmWeek events
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
• Required to move about in the community
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping

Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer