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Communities Reporter

CapRadio
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Summary

Are you eager to cover the day’s most important news and culture stories? Do you engage diverse and different perspectives, and include all voices in your reporting? Are you passionate about the Sacramento region and California? If so, you should apply to be CapRadio’s next Communities Reporter!

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Multiplatform Reporting: Deliver compelling stories for the SacramenKnow newsletter and digital platforms. You will shine as a reporter while producing smart, engaging content for our website.
  • Clear and Compelling Communication: Work under tight deadlines to communicate complex information clearly and compellingly.
  • Inclusivity and Equity: Ask critical questions such as, "Who is not included in this story but should be?" and "Are there equity issues at play here?" Ensure that your reporting serves all audiences, with a focus on traditionally underserved communities.
  • Breaking News and Features: Cover breaking news stories for both digital and broadcast platforms. Produce daily content with opportunities for in-depth enterprise and feature stories.

Qualifications:

  • Journalistic Instincts: Strong instincts for inclusive reporting and a focus on equity.
  • Multilingual Abilities: Being multilingual or fluent in Spanish is a significant advantage in this role.
  • Diversity Encouraged: We strongly encourage BIPOC journalists to apply. You will be supported in our newsroom.

What We Offer:

  • Wide Reach: Your work will reach millions of Californians through our statewide network of over five dozen public-media frequencies and websites, and sometimes appear on NPR or NPR.org.
  • Dynamic Work Environment: Based in California’s capital city of Sacramento, you will be at the heart of the state's political and cultural happenings.
  • Supportive Newsroom: Join a team committed to inclusive and diverse storytelling.

How to Apply:

  • If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Join CapRadio and make a significant impact on how stories from the Sacramento region and beyond are told.

 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Write and produce daily and feature stories for the SacramenKnow newsletter.
  • Conduct interviews, perform audio editing, voice work, and production of story versions that publish on both radio and web/digital platforms.
  • Pitch story ideas to your assigned editor; receive and incorporate editor feedback.
  • Attend weekly team meetings and daily budget meetings. Coordinate and co-produce special projects as assigned.
  • Cultivate new and existing contacts with sources and newsmakers.
  • Bring a spirit of innovation, collaboration, creative consideration and recognition that hitting a word count or a proscribed number of sources is not the mark of successful reportage
  • Work closely with other reporters, sharing information and story ideas.
  • Produce general assignment reporting as needed.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Knowledge of the Associated Press Style.

 

Qualifications/Experience:

  • A sophisticated level of awareness and understanding of the issues facing those that call Sacramento and Northern California home.
  • A passion for community-based storytelling is a must.
  • Education: A bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or the equivalent experience is required.
  • Experience: At least two years of reporting experience
  • Technical Skills: This position must be computer literate; must have knowledge of writing, broadcasting, editing, voice work and production, and a familiarity with recording equipment.

 

Background Check

CapRadio will require the employment and education verification for the new hire

 

You must be able to commute to our Sacramento, CA office each workday.

 

Salary

The hourly compensation for this role is $65,000 to $67,000 annually

CapRadio also offers:

  • Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan 
  • Paid holidays
  • Two weeks of flexible, accruable paid time-off
  • Paid sick leave
  • Group life insurance
  • Flexible spending plan for health and dependent care

 

Apply
Please submit your resume and 3 work samples with at least one sample being in the broadcast format.

https://www.capradio.org/about/careers

 

 

You can address your letter to the hiring manager for this position, Nia Towne, Managing Editor, News and Information. If you have any inquiries or trouble submitting your application materials to the link, please contact us at careers@capradio.org.

 

CapRadio
Attn: Human Resources
7055 Folsom Blvd. 
Sacramento, CA 95826