04 January 2008 | Opportunities | Ernesto Aguilar

Pacifica Radio seeks a creative and talented editor/producer to carry out the day-to-day production of a daily election news module in 2008. The ideal candidate will be committed to Pacifica’s peace and social justice mission, will be a skilled and efficient editor/producer, and will be able to bring a fresh and creative approach to this new program. This is a part-time (50%) position that includes benefits and is based in the Washington, D.C. area.The daily election news module will be pre-recorded in the afternoons/evenings Sunday through Thursday for broadcast the following day. Five and eight minute versions will be distributed to Pacifica’s five sister stations and 125+ Pacifica affiliates.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With Executive Producer, supervises execution of broadcast
• Participates in daily editorial calls to plan news coverage
• Edits daily headlines copy
• Coordinates News Feature Reports (2-3 per week): solicits stories, coordinates stringer reporters, edits final feature segments, edits intro and feature script
• Coordinates Regular Features (2-3 per week): works with contributors, edits audio and scripts
• Writes and edits copy for intro, outro, and transitions between segments, making pieces flow in and out of one another
• Compiles audio components and edits final mixes for 5 and 8 minute versions of daily modules
• Uploads audio to Audioport.org and program website
• Maintains editorial schedule and plans coverage of upcoming news items

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• At least six months experience in broadcast news production and proven track record of excellent news judgment
• Excellent skills in broadcast copy writing and editing
• Excellent skills in audio editing
• Ability to coordinate contributions from a wide range of people and opinions
• Strong ability to multitask and meet deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least one year experience in public or community radio broadcasting

Experience covering election related news

Experience distributing audio via digital platforms

Appointment: 50% (20 hours/week), Sunday-Thursday. Position begins on January 22, 2008 and ends on November 7, 2008, with a slight chance of renewal.

Compensation: $20/hour and Pacifica’s benefits package

Application deadline: To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by Friday, January 11, 2008.

The Pacifica Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diversified work force. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age or disability.

Send resume and letter of interest as email attachments to Network Programming Coordinator Nathan Moore, nathan[at]pacifica.org. Documents may be in PDF, DOC, or ODT format.

Questions may be directed to Nathan Moore at nathan[at]pacifica.org or 510-734-3496.

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