Podcast Host, Laist Studios (Temporary)

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:

LAist Studios is Southern California Public Radio’s podcast production vehicle. The temporary podcast host is a highly collaborative, creative storyteller who will work with a team to develop and host an upcoming show from LAist Studios. The host works closely with 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. This is a six-month, temporary, full-time role.

Application deadline: April 22, 2023 (5pm PT)

Compensation:

The pay rate for this opportunity will be no less than $38.70 per hour and no more than $65.00 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.

Position Responsibility:

• Conceives, proposes, plans and researches ideas for podcast, live events, and additional digital content.
• Reports in the field as needed.
• Ensure that all stories comply with SCPR standards and practices.
• Work closely with a senior producer and senior editor to help shape narrative, focus and episodes of an upcoming podcast from LAist Studios.
• Conducts interviews in studio and in the field and works with producers and editors to gather other audio elements for podcast production.
• Edits digital audio and assembles show as assigned.
• Engages with the audience through social media when appropriate/works with social media team to maximize community impact.
• Develops and executes ideas for episodes, written posts, and digital extras across platforms.
• Participates and helps guide editorial meetings, suggesting ideas for stories, guests, and new approaches to telling stories.
• Hosts and writes for an upcoming podacst and contributes regularly to SCPR’s digital platforms with original text, interviews and other content as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience working collaboratively with creative and editorial talent.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong and clear communication style.
• Ability to meet all deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Creative field and studio production skills.
• Well-established depth of reporting skills; and an understanding of the need for interpretative reporting on often complex and many-layered issues.
• Fluency in Spanish or other non-English languages commonly spoken in Southern California.
• Hands-on audio editing skills (currently in use or in your past)
• Excellent writing skills.

Reporting To This Position: None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• 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
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Moderate noise level
• Domestic travel required.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
• 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.