Experienced Part-Time Digital Producer for Weekends - Multimedia Journalism and Online Content Creation at KQED in San Francisco, CA

Join the KQED Team as a Part-Time Digital Producer and Help Shape the Future of Public Media

Are you a motivated and creative multimedia journalist with a passion for storytelling and online content creation? Do you have a strong background in reporting, writing, and editing, as well as experience with social media and digital media production? If so, we want to hear from you! KQED, a leading public media organization in Northern California, is seeking a part-time digital producer to join our team on weekends. As a digital producer, you will play a critical role in creating and packaging daily news items, feature stories, and original content for KQED.org and our social media channels.

About KQED and Our Mission

KQED is a community-supported alternative to commercial media, providing citizens of Northern California with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions, convening community dialogue, bringing the arts to everyone, and engaging audiences to share their stories. We believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to create a culture that centers on human dignity, equity, and belonging. Our mission is to serve and reflect the Bay Area through diverse and inclusive storytelling, and we are committed to providing opportunities for underrepresented voices to be heard.

Our Vision for the Future

At KQED, we envision a future where public media is more accessible, more inclusive, and more engaging than ever before. We believe that by harnessing the power of digital media, we can reach new audiences, build new communities, and create new opportunities for storytelling and connection. As a digital producer at KQED, you will be at the forefront of this effort, working with our team to create innovative and engaging content that informs, educates, and inspires our audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and aggregate compelling multimedia content on a daily basis that informs and engages our audience, including online pieces, photo essays, native social media stories, audio/video, editorial stories, and features.
• Serve as support for content supplied by staff and freelance contributors, including writing headlines and text, editing and adding photos, audio and video, copyediting, publishing, and fact-checking online content.
• Gather audio/video in the field for digital/radio broadcast reporting.
• Develop strong working relationships with relevant KQED News editorial staff and actively participate in creating online elements for special features or packages.
• Act as a source of ideas for new products, services, and features for the desktop site and mobile experiences.
• Provide fill-in support when needed for other digital producers, including overseeing KQED News social media accounts, daily stories, and their publication schedules on the News blogs.
• Provide periodic edit support to Digital News Staff for text stories and online packages.
• Utilize SEO best practices to optimize online content.
• Provide daily/weekly content suggestions to news editor/teammates.
• Work with internal staff to improve the organization's skills for creating interactive content.
• Assist in managing online interns.
• Identify and track key metrics to help evaluate the traffic growth and usage of specific sections of KQED News.
• Assist in oversight of user-generated content and communities, including online stories, comments, and other opportunities for KQED News visitors to share their views and content.

Essential Qualifications

• Several years of experience reporting or primary news reporting experience.
• At least three years of experience working as an online community manager or maintaining a blog or website.
• Knowledge and practices of social media sites, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter.
• Well-informed in a wide range of areas, including current events, arts, culture, film, history, science, and public policy.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain a wide-range of partnerships.
• Knowledge and experience maintaining databases.
• Experience working with different types of digital media content, including audio and video, with the ability to perform simple HTML programming and coding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Wide knowledge of Bay Area people, places, partners, and events.
• Experience with SEO best practices and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with content management systems and digital media production software.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $48,000-$60,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of journalists and producers.
• Flexible work arrangement: hybrid between working in and working remotely.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship.
• Chance to contribute to a diverse and inclusive storytelling effort.

Our Work Environment and Company Culture

At KQED, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to create a culture that centers on human dignity, equity, and belonging. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing a work environment that is supportive, inclusive, and engaging. As a part-time digital producer, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of journalists and producers, and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

KQED is committed to creating a culture that values and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by embracing our differences, we can create a more vibrant and inclusive community, and provide opportunities for underrepresented voices to be heard. As a digital producer at KQED, you will play a critical role in helping us achieve this goal, and contributing to a culture that is centered on human dignity, equity, and belonging.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and creative multimedia journalist with a passion for storytelling and online content creation, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you can contribute to the KQED team!

Don't Miss This Opportunity!

This is a unique opportunity to join a talented team of journalists and producers, and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. As a part-time digital producer at KQED, you will have the chance to work on a wide range of projects, from daily news items to feature stories and original content. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and expertise, and contribute to a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Don't miss this opportunity - apply today and help shape the future of public media!