Title: Environment Reporter

Department: News and Information

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of News and Information

Posting Date:  January 13, 2012

End Date: Open Until Filled

 

 

Summary

Capital Public Radio is looking for a seasoned reporter to cover environmental and related issues around California, within CPR's broadcast region and at the state Capitol. He or she will make environmental issues relatable to listeners through broadcast and online reporting. Environmental topic areas include: climate change, public health, energy, natural resources, the economy and the impact of national issues and policies in California and how California shapes national environmental policy.

Duties

Job responsibilities include creation of timely, in-depth, high-quality environmental journalism, regular production of features stories, newsmaker interviews, newscast spots & super spots and creation of content for digital media platforms including social media sites. Regular appearances on CPR's daily talk show as well as other station and network talk shows and news programs.

 

Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of environment and energy issues.  Knowledge of California a plus.  Advanced reporting abilities. Bachelor's degree in journalism or in a related field, or equivalent work experience for at least 7 years. Public radio experience preferred. Windows operating system, Microsoft Office and audio editing software, such as Adobe Audition or Pro Tools.  Digital platform and social media experience a plus.

 

Apply

Submit cover letter, resume, and reference list, audio or print reporting samples and compensation requirements to:

Human Resources
Capital Public Radio
7055 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826

careers@capradio.org

Fax 916-278-8989

Capital Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.