Posted: Mar 9th, 2008

KPFA-FM is a non-commercial, listener-sponsored station in Berkeley, California, and is the flagship of the five-station Pacifica Radio Network. KPFA seeks a hard-working, politically savvy half-time Associate/Technical Producer for Flashpoints. Airing from 5-6 PM weekdays, Flashpoints is a public affairs program focusing on investigative reporting and news analysis. Most programs consist of three to four segments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In conjunction with the producer, research and develop investigative stories;
• Pre-interview and book guests; prepare questions for interview segments, write broadcast copy;
• Record and produce field sound and interviews on location;
• Provide technical support as requested, including dubbing and editing content;
• Board-op pre-recorded segments; On air engineering of program;
• Record and edit pre-produced segments of program; Mix daily program;
• Produce live remotes of program as needed;
• Participate in station-wide projects as assigned

• Very strong writing skills;
• Familiarity with local, national and international social and political issues;
• Technical production skills, including digital editing;
• Commitment to accurate and news-driven journalism and Pacifica's mission;
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others;

This Communication Workers of America union position is a 20 hour per week job. [Monday through Friday]. Current salary is $19.42 per hour plus generous benefits after a six-month probation period.

Send resume, cover letter, and demo CD of your production work to:
Business Manager
KPFA Radio
1929 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

Email:

Position Open until filled.
KPFA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.