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WPFW 89.3 FM
Position - Regular Part time 25 hours per week
Benefits - Partial Vacation Accruals and applicable benefits
Company Overview
WPFW is a public radio station based in Washington, D.C. The outlet presents both Public Affairs and Music programming centering Jazz and all of its extensions. It is owned by the Pacifica Foundation.
WPFW is dedicated to programming that reflects progressive social change. The station advances a global, humanistic, and futuristic approach to news, public affairs, the creative arts, and cultural programming.
Job Description
The Producer/Reporter position is located in the News Department, and is part of a team that produces daily newscasts Monday through Friday. The team participates in the production of special public affairs programming as needed, and the production of social media content to promote overall WPFW programming as needed.
Work Location
Remote, with the possibility of working in-person.
Responsibilities
Write and produce up to 8 five-minute newscasts each week:
* Follows news closely and selects stories to be included in newscasts.
* Generates original scripts for stories to be covered.
* Identifies and produces audio actualities for inclusion in stories.
* Records and produces newscasts to specified time.
Participates in planning and production of public affairs special programming:
* Assists in evaluating need and appropriate placement for special programming.
* Assists in identifying host, break-out topics, and potential guests.
* Assists in producing guest participation and various audio elements.
Participates in planning and implementation of social media strategies promoting WPFW programming:
* Works closely with social media consultant on WPFW campaign
* Review and/or upload content as needed/directed by PD
* Create content for Newsletter
Leads weekly production and distribution of the WPFW “In Case You Missed It” Public Affairs Newsletter:
* Solicits program synopses from programmers.
* Coordinates design and format.
* Edits final content.
* Coordinates mailing to distribution list.
Preferred Skills
* Familiarity with the issues, ideas, and perspectives that interest our audience and are aligned with WPFW’s mission of social justice, which is central to the service we provide.
* Demonstrated writing ability, preferably for broadcast.
* Familiarity with audio production programs - Audacity/ProTools, etc. - necessary for recording, editing and mixing of interviews and other audio elements.
* Familiarity with the editorial and technical skills necessary to building digital strategies to promote station content.
* Passion for connecting with diverse communities.
* Willingness to work in a collaborative setting.
* Ability to work independently, as well as part of a collaborative team.
* Ability to maintain high journalistic standards under deadline pressure.
Terms of Employment
This position is part of a SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit. The new hire will be guided by the shop steward in the onboarding process. This is a part-time, 25 hours/week position with a starting rate of $19.50/hour. Health benefits will be available after 6 months of continuous work.
How To Apply
Pacifica/WPFW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
