KCBX, Central Coast Public Radio
Weekend News Reporter and Editorial Planner
KCBX, Central Coast Public Radio, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Weekend News Reporter and Editorial Planner
Weekend News Reporter and Editorial Planner
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants KCBX Central Coast Public Radio - Weekend News Reporter and Editorial Planner https://www.kcbx.org KCBX has an immediate opening for a 32-hour/week journalist to lead weekend news coverage and contribute to editorial planning for the week ahead. KCBX News is an award-winning, small-market public radio newsroom based in San Luis Obispo, covering California’s Central Coast from Salinas to Santa Barbara. KCBX is the NPR Network station for the region. KCBX Central Coast Public Radio - Weekend News Reporter and Editorial Planner https://www.kcbx.org KCBX has an immediate opening for a 32-hour/week journalist to lead weekend news coverage and contribute to editorial planning for the week ahead. KCBX News is an award-winning, small-market public radio newsroom based in San Luis Obispo, covering California’s Central Coast from Salinas to Santa Barbara. KCBX is the NPR Network station for the region. POSITION SUMMARY You will serve as a
weekend reporter and newsroom planner
, producing breaking news and scheduled coverage for
Weekend Edition
and
Morning Edition
, while also supporting editorial planning for the week ahead. Your stories will cover a wide range of topics including government, education, environment, health, public safety, and culture. You’ll work closely with the News Director and participate in daily editorial meetings to help shape the week’s coverage priorities. This is a
32-hour/week part-time position
, with regular hours
Saturday through Wednesday
. Some evening, holiday and emergency on-call work may be required. Starting pay is
$25/hour
. RESPONSIBILITIES
Cover and report weekend news, including breaking stories and scheduled events, for broadcast and web. File short reports or spots for
Weekend Edition
and prepare stories for
Morning Edition
on weekdays. Monitor upcoming local government meetings, public notices, and events to help guide coverage planning. Maintain and contribute to the station’s shared planning calendar in coordination with the News Director. Participate in weekday editorial meetings and help develop pitches, assignments, and coverage strategies. Write scripts and publish content to the KCBX website and social media. Represent KCBX with professionalism in the field and with sources. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum one year of professional journalism experience, including daily reporting for broadcast or digital. Strong writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Proficiency in field audio recording and digital editing tools (e.g., Adobe Audition, Hindenburg, Izotope RX, Descript). Comfortable voicing news stories with clear, conversational delivery. Familiarity with public radio news values and strict adherence to the NPR Ethics Handbook. Ability to work independently on weekends with limited supervision. Excellent time management, organizational, and collaboration skills. Experience publishing news content to the web and social media platforms. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Fluency in Spanish. Experience covering breaking news and government affairs. Four-year degree in journalism, broadcasting or a related field. Familiarity with Central Coast communities and regional issues. Experience in a public media newsroom. KCBX is a community-licensed public radio station located in San Luis Obispo, CA, serving San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Monterey Counties. KCBX is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law. TO APPLY:
Send your cover letter, résumé, and samples of your reporting and on-air work to News Director Monica Lopez at mlopez@kcbx.org with the subject line:
Weekend Reporter and Planner
. Position open until filled.
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Employment type Part-time Job function
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Weekend News Reporter and Editorial Planner
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants KCBX Central Coast Public Radio - Weekend News Reporter and Editorial Planner https://www.kcbx.org KCBX has an immediate opening for a 32-hour/week journalist to lead weekend news coverage and contribute to editorial planning for the week ahead. KCBX News is an award-winning, small-market public radio newsroom based in San Luis Obispo, covering California’s Central Coast from Salinas to Santa Barbara. KCBX is the NPR Network station for the region. KCBX Central Coast Public Radio - Weekend News Reporter and Editorial Planner https://www.kcbx.org KCBX has an immediate opening for a 32-hour/week journalist to lead weekend news coverage and contribute to editorial planning for the week ahead. KCBX News is an award-winning, small-market public radio newsroom based in San Luis Obispo, covering California’s Central Coast from Salinas to Santa Barbara. KCBX is the NPR Network station for the region. POSITION SUMMARY You will serve as a
weekend reporter and newsroom planner
, producing breaking news and scheduled coverage for
Weekend Edition
and
Morning Edition
, while also supporting editorial planning for the week ahead. Your stories will cover a wide range of topics including government, education, environment, health, public safety, and culture. You’ll work closely with the News Director and participate in daily editorial meetings to help shape the week’s coverage priorities. This is a
32-hour/week part-time position
, with regular hours
Saturday through Wednesday
. Some evening, holiday and emergency on-call work may be required. Starting pay is
$25/hour
. RESPONSIBILITIES
Cover and report weekend news, including breaking stories and scheduled events, for broadcast and web. File short reports or spots for
Weekend Edition
and prepare stories for
Morning Edition
on weekdays. Monitor upcoming local government meetings, public notices, and events to help guide coverage planning. Maintain and contribute to the station’s shared planning calendar in coordination with the News Director. Participate in weekday editorial meetings and help develop pitches, assignments, and coverage strategies. Write scripts and publish content to the KCBX website and social media. Represent KCBX with professionalism in the field and with sources. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum one year of professional journalism experience, including daily reporting for broadcast or digital. Strong writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Proficiency in field audio recording and digital editing tools (e.g., Adobe Audition, Hindenburg, Izotope RX, Descript). Comfortable voicing news stories with clear, conversational delivery. Familiarity with public radio news values and strict adherence to the NPR Ethics Handbook. Ability to work independently on weekends with limited supervision. Excellent time management, organizational, and collaboration skills. Experience publishing news content to the web and social media platforms. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Fluency in Spanish. Experience covering breaking news and government affairs. Four-year degree in journalism, broadcasting or a related field. Familiarity with Central Coast communities and regional issues. Experience in a public media newsroom. KCBX is a community-licensed public radio station located in San Luis Obispo, CA, serving San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Monterey Counties. KCBX is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law. TO APPLY:
Send your cover letter, résumé, and samples of your reporting and on-air work to News Director Monica Lopez at mlopez@kcbx.org with the subject line:
Weekend Reporter and Planner
. Position open until filled.
Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Part-time Job function
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KCBX, Central Coast Public Radio by 2x Get notified about new News Reporter jobs in
San Luis Obispo, CA . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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