Reporter

Capital Public Radio, Inc.•Sacramento, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

CapRadio is hiring a reporter to help us do what we do best: Create more informed, involved and educated communities across Sacramento and Central Valley. CapRadio reporters are responsible for producing in-depth, context-driven journalism across multiple platforms, including audio, text, and digital formats. They cover daily news, features, and enterprise projects, ensuring high-quality reporting that meets the editorial standards of the newsroom. Reporters demonstrate proficiency in daily and breaking news coverage, spot news writing, feature writing, cut-and-copy scripts, voicers, and live on-air debriefs. They also produce compelling digital content, including web stories, and newsletters. In addition to reporting, journalists in this role contribute to daily news planning, staying informed on local and national developments through multiple sources. They work collaboratively across newsroom roles, engaging with colleagues of varying experience levels. Reporters must be able to adapt to different assignments and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Most of your output will be short-form daily news, but you’ll also have the space to produce a monthly long-form piece that dives deeper into the stories that shape life in Sacramento and the Central Valley. MUST have Experience in broadcast reporting — whether audio or video.

Requirements

Professional experience as broadcast, print and/or online journalist, including news reporting, editing and production.
Excellent reporting skills.
Excellent news writing skills; the ability to write quickly and accurately, with an understanding of tone and style across platforms; proficiency using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and pronunciation
Ability to accurately communicate facts and verify information.
Excellent news judgment.
Good editing skills.
Strong time management skills.
Thorough command of journalistic principles, ethics and standards.
Strong command of sound editing and radio production techniques.
High proficiency of on-air voicing skills.
Ability to interview and communicate with a variety of individuals.
Ability to research and communicate through a variety of mobile and digital tools. Ability to meet deadlines and goals while working under pressure
Proven collaboration skills — which are essential in working with fellow CapRadio staffers across departments and with partner organizations
Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects at once. California driver’s license and evidence of insurability
Background Check
CapRadio will require employment and education verification for each new hire.
You must be able to commute to our Sacramento, CA office on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

Research, write, record audio, edit, and produce high-quality news content for multiple platforms (broadcast, digital, newsletter and social media).
Generate original story ideas and enterprise content.
Conduct on-the-ground reporting, including interviews, live coverage, and real-time updates.
Gather audio content to enhance storytelling and occasional photographic content as assigned by news leadership.
Identify and pitch compelling stories aligned with audience interests and newsroom priorities.
Develop stories from inception to publication, ensuring accuracy and fairness.
Deliver live reports and breaking news coverage, providing clear and concise information.
Use editing software to finalize stories with strong sound.
Produce multi-platform content tailored to specific audiences.
Write web and newsletter articles, occasionally contributing to the creation of social media posts.
Work closely with producers, editors, and hosts/anchors to create cohesive stories. Communicate effectively with newsroom teams for seamless workflow.
Adhere to journalistic standards, including fact-checking and ethical reporting.
Stay updated on newsroom policies and legal guidelines.
Attend and actively contribute to daily editorial meetings.
Participate in weekly check-in meetings with their supervisor.
Engage in monthly newsletter and digital pitch meetings.
Contribute to monthly CapRadio Network pitch meetings.
Contribute to monthly Insight pitch meetings for feature storytelling opportunities.
Assist with live and recorded coverage of breaking news, special events, or severe weather, as needed and at the discretion of news leadership
Pitch and create content for newscast and website
Ensure all content adheres to CapRadio’s Content Policy, including established guidelines for articles, photos, and broadcasts.
Collaborate across teams to meet the station's journalistic standards and deliver consistent, high-quality storytelling.
Adapt to newsroom priorities by producing timely and accurate reports in fast-paced situations.
Stay informed on current events and engage in ongoing professional development to maintain excellence in reporting.