Emerging Journalist Fellow - News

Job Type
Temporary
Description
The fellowship is a twelve-month program designed to jumpstart the career of an early career professional at a time when local journalism is both increasingly vital and threatened. The fellow will also help create journalism that is representative of the communities we serve, while demonstrating PBS AND CPM's values of integrity, community, innovation and diversity.
The Emerging Journalist Fellow will be placed with our news team, focusing on general assignment news reporting, working on stories with quick deadlines, but also with the opportunity to work on planned coverage. The fellow will also work with journalists throughout the editorial team, developing additional skills in audio and video storytelling, as well as audience engagement. Through this work, the fellow will gain a better understanding of the collaborative process required to produce compelling and impactful journalism across various media.
We are committed to building a team that represents a diversity of thought, experience and personal background. Our organization serves a diverse community, in terms of ethnicity, class, culture, language, sexual orientation and disabilities and we are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion amongst our staff population.
We encourage everyone interested in this role to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements.
The fellow will have a start date in January 2024 and will finish the program in December 2024.
Salary: $22.00-$22.00/hour
Location: Seattle - Must live in WA State, hybrid schedule that requires days onsite each week with other days remote
CPM offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week. Benefits include:

• 11 paid holidays
• 1 personal holiday
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start
• Half-day Fridays during Summer
• Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully-vested immediately
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• $50 per month subsidy toward an ORCA card
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Requirements
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Pitch story ideas to the News Editor on a weekly basis
• Produce written content on a regular basis, which will include news briefs, short news stories and narrative features
• Assist and shadow other journalists in the production of original enterprise journalism
• Join regular planning and development meetings
• With guidance from manager, work with the editorial staff and others to help identify potential audio and video storytelling opportunities.
• Participate in training sessions
• Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of CPM
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time, with or without notice

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Proven interest in and basic understanding of journalism.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Enthusiasm for the role of public media in a changing journalism environment
• A proven and demonstrated understanding of journalistic ethical standards and practices
• Ability to understand, relate to and communicate the perspectives of diverse communities, historically disadvantaged populations or economically marginalized communities or individuals. Experience living or working with diverse communities is highly desired.
• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Journalism, Communication or Creative Writing OR related field experience preferred
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with peers; some experience organizing and managing multiple priorities, and in developing and managing projects
• Working knowledge of Content Management Systems
• Working knowledge of word processing platforms
• Working knowledge of AP style

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time
• Ability to type on a keyboard for long periods of time
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

The hiring process for this role will include a phone screen and a virtual or in-person panel interview. In some instances, additional panel interviews may take place. If you need reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, please contact us at jobs@kcts9.org .
Salary Description
$22.00 - $22.00