• Job Description

  Req#: PODCA002065

  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:

  The podcast host is a highly collaborative, creative storyteller obsessed with building community around their show. The host works closely with co-host(s), producers, reporters and editors to make original, on demand content for diverse audiences. The host participates in all aspects of production of the podcast including generating ideas for episodes, conducting interviews, writing and reporting, anchoring the podcast and supporting the production of content under the podcast brand across platforms. The host will have a passion and expertise for the show’s area of focus and serves as a public representative of the show externally.

  There is a preferred candidate for this job.

  Compensation: The pay rate for this opportunity will be no less than $48.93 per hour and no more than $50.00 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 WF.

  Application deadline: March 3, 2024 (5pm PT)

  Position Responsibility:

  • Co-hosts the podcast and (along with the other co-host) carries the majority of the audience facing responsibilities
  • Supports the development of the overarching narrative and creative framework of our podcasts
  • Hosts and writes podcasts and contributes regularly to SCPR’s digital platforms with original text, interviews and other content as assigned
  • Develops and executes ideas for episodes, written posts, and digital extras across platforms
  • Conceives, proposes, plans and researches ideas for podcast, live events, and additional digital content
  • Participates and helps guide show meetings, suggesting ideas for stories, guests, and new approaches to telling stories
  • Engages with the audience through social media when appropriate/Works with social media team to maximize community impact
  • Ensure that all stories comply with SCPR standards and practices
  • Conducts interviews and works with producers and editors to gather other audio elements for podcast production
  • Edits digital audio and assembles show as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned

  Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Experience working collaboratively with creative and editorial talent
  • A passion for creating excellent content
  • Must be creative, have good interpersonal skills, and have the ability to multi-task
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong and clear communication style
  • Ability to meet all deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Become and remain a member in good standing of SAG-AFTRA by the thirtieth (30th) day of employment

  Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Working experience as a host ideally within a podcast environment
  • Hands-on audio editing skills (currently in use or in your past)
  • Fluency in Spanish or other non-English languages commonly spoken in Southern California

  Reporting To This Position: None

  Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Local and domestic travel may be required
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Physical Demands:
    • Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
    • 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.

• About the company

  3 KPCC – is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed to Pasadena, California, primarily serving Greater Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

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