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Arts Reporter/Assistant Editor
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Description:
Colorado Public
Radio seeks an experienced Arts Reporter/Assistant Editor with a solid
journalism background to join its Arts Bureau.
The Arts Reporter/Assistant
Editor covers all aspects of Colorado's arts and culture communities and
produces content for radio and the online arts hub (text, video, social media,
still images etc).
As a member of the CPR Arts Bureau, this individual will
deliver work across all three of CPR’s programming services -- News, Classical,
and OpenAir.
The position also entails assisting the Arts Editor with editing
web- and audio-based content.
Work includes producing in-depth feature
stories, blog posts, social media feeds, and live events about culture-related
happenings, trends, issues, and ideas.
The goal is to give people a deep
understanding of the broad range of arts news, issues and activities around the
state.
Core responsibilities include:
Research, write, report, edit, and
voice a wide variety of stories and series for the weekly arts show, morning
and afternoon news magazines, and, occasionally, CPR's interview program
Colorado Matters.
Work with the digital news team on re-purposing existing
content for the online arts hub.
Collaborate with the Arts Editor and news
department on optimal placement of material, i.e. weekly arts show, news
magazines, newscasts, and Colorado Matters.
Provide regular short features on
arts stories and on CPR’s two music services.
Help produce live events related
to beat issues, and work as needed with regional partners and other resources
to develop content in the subject area.
Share copy editing responsibilities
with the Arts Editor, and potentially fill-in hosting duties on air.
Consult
with arts contributors and cultivates sources broadly in the arts community for
story ideas and contacts.
Participate in all assigned fund-raising and
outreach activities, on air and off.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years
public radio news experience including a strong understanding of public radio
news values and ethics as well as good news judgment.
Demonstrable passion for
arts journalism, possess strong interpersonal skills with a team orientation
and have the ability to work independently and interdependently to achieve
goals.
Understanding of the national and international arts landscape and the
role that the arts play in people’s lives.
Good organizational skills are a
must along with the ability to create lively, in-depth stories for different
media (radio, online, live space etc).
Proficiency with juggling several projects
and deadlines at once, attention to detail, meet deadlines and work
productively and efficiently in a team environment.
Excellent written and oral
communications skills (including on-air).
Strong interest in cultural
journalism; solid journalism credentials and impeccable ethical standards.
Ability to tell stories and communicate information across multimedia
platforms.
Proven editorial skill set, including writing and editing for
broadcast and online.
Ability to work accurately and gracefully under
pressure.
Clear communication skills; can work effectively in a collaborative
environment.
How To Apply:
Please send
cover letter, resume, work samples (two recent written arts features for web or
print plus two recent arts-oriented audio pieces for radio or podcast), and
three professional references to hr@cpr.org, with Arts Reporter/Assistant
Editor in the subject line. Competitive salary and benefits. No phone calls or
drop-ins please. Colorado Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages workplace diversity.
Additional
Details:
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Location
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State
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Schedule
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Deadline
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Denver
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CO
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Full Time
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May 15, 2014
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