About the role#
As a Newscast Intern at KQED, you will learn the skills required to become a General Assignment reporter. You will work in a hybrid capacity, splitting time between our San Francisco headquarters and remote work. This is a paid position for the Winter and Spring 2027 terms, running from January 19, 2027, through June 25, 2027, at 16 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Cover local news stories and interview community members, elected officials, and experts.
- Write concise, important stories for a large audience while managing daily deadlines.
- Pitch story ideas that can develop into strong newscast content.
- Produce short reports to voice and shorter stories for hosts to read on air.
- Write digital news stories and produce longer radio features as you gain experience.
- Collaborate within a newsroom setting to refine your news writing and pitching abilities.
What you'll need#
- A strong desire to work as a reporter.
- An interest in telling local stories that affect the Bay Area.
- A willingness to learn the craft of journalism.
- Enrollment in or recent completion of programs related to Journalism, Communications, or Media Studies.
- Note that no prior professional journalism experience is required to apply.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Spring 2027.
- Compensation: $19.61 per hour.
About KQED
KQED is a non-profit broadcast media organization based in San Francisco. Founded in 1954, it operates public television and radio stations alongside educational and interactive services. The company focuses on news, arts, science, and local culture for the Northern California community. It maintains a staff of 201 to 500 employees.
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