Producer, Laist

This is a Part Time Job

Producer, LAist (Digital on-call)

Who We Are:

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:

LAist is looking for an on-call writer with a strong voice and solid news judgement to cover life in Los Angeles and beyond for LAist, a community news site serving the greater Los Angeles region. The ideal candidate is fast and creative and someone who can find sharp angles on a wide range of topics – from news to arts and culture to food — on various digital platforms. You’re as comfortable aggregating from various news and events outlets as you are sourcing original ideas and drafting your work. And you have the stamina to keep up with tight deadlines in a fast-paced news environment. Bonus points if you’ve created and grown a newsletter audience.

But, most importantly, you have a deep love and understanding for L.A. and Southern California. We are looking for someone who is passionate about becoming a trusted friend for our readers — telling people what’s happening in their neighborhood and why it matters. If that’s you, keep reading…

There is a preferred candidate for this job.

Application deadline: January 8, 2024 (5pm PT)

Compensation:

The pay rate for this opportunity will be no less than $40.08 per hour. Exact pay rate determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, budget and internal equity. The grade of this position is HF.

Position Responsibility:
• Generates and develops story ideas that will grow a loyal digital audience and create community in Southern California under guidance of the senior digital editor
• Curate and produce content across with the highest standards of accuracy, production quality and timeliness
• Write and produce a regular newsletter
• Work with the Audience Engagement Director to produce engaging event columns
• Collaborate with other news producers, reporters, editors on coverage as needed
• Be a champion for a consistent voice and style for LAist
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent work experience
• Five or more years of experience working in a digital/engagement reporting capacity at another news organization
• Community journalism experience

Required Skills
, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Strong news judgment and interest in local and regional news
• Outstanding writing skills, particularly for digital platforms. We expect to see writing samples.
• Ability to tell stories in different ways on different platforms
• Deep understanding of regional community events and experiences
• Broad knowledge of digital storytelling tools and trends
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues in multiple departments/divisions
• Knowledge and fluency with AP style and usage
• Basic knowledge of SEO, particularly for headlines
• Ability to use analytics to drive decision-making
• Experience working with content management systems
• Basic familiarity with Photoshop or another photo editing software
• Ability to work with changing deadlines and in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS
• Become and remain a member in good standing of SAG-AFTRA by the thirtieth (30th) day of employment.

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 work a flexible schedule
• Physical Demands:
• Required to walk, sit, and stand
• Reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level

Southern California Public Radio (LAist 89.3/LAist.com/LAist Studios) is diverse in race, ethnicity, language, culture, social class, national origin, religious and political belief, age, ability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation in addition to other markers protected by law.

At SCPR, we strive to create an inclusive environment where we all feel pride in who we are and what we do. We are encouraged to show up as we are – always embracing and recognizing that our diversity is what brings us together. Our fundamental commitment to diversity:
• Enriches SCPR and provides an atmosphere in which all human potential is valued
• Promotes learning through interactions among people of different backgrounds and many perspectives, and
• Enables the organization to prepare all employees to promote social responsibility, equity, freedom, and productive citizenship in a global society

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.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage you to apply.