About the role#
The California Report Magazine is a 29-minute weekly program that explores the people and places of California. As an intern, you will contribute to this audio storytelling by researching stories, conducting interviews, and producing content for both radio and digital platforms. This is a paid, part-time internship running from January 19, 2027, through June 25, 2027, at 16 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Research and develop story ideas, themes, and interview segments.
- Pitch stories to the magazine staff and plan your reporting approach.
- Identify and book interview guests, including conducting pre-interviews.
- Record field interviews and provide producers with usable audio material.
- Write digital stories to accompany your radio segments and assist staff with additional digital content.
- Support the host, producers, and editors with daily production tasks.
- Promote completed stories through social media channels.
What you'll need#
- A background in long-form audio production and storytelling with samples of your work.
- Current knowledge of California affairs, events, trends, geography, and communities.
- Experience or familiarity with podcast production.
- Ability to write news features is helpful.
- Skills in digital audio editing software such as ProTools, Hindenburg, or Audition.
- Proficiency in social media.
- Fluency in languages other than English is considered a plus.
- Pursuing or holding a degree in Journalism, Communications, or Media Studies.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site at the KQED headquarters and in the field.
- Term: Winter 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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