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Climate One holds about 35-45 events a year with live audiences ranging from 50 to 500 people. Its radio show is broadcast regularly on several stations in Northern California (KQED, KRCB, KSPB and KWMR) and other public radio stations. Its monthly TV show is broadcast on the fourth Sunday of the month on KRCB TV 22 on Comcast and DirecTV.
The successful candidate will speak fluent “sustainability” and have 3-5 years covering clean energy, climate, and related beats. Climate One covers carbon from business, policy, advocacy and scientific perspectives. General knowledge of broad areas is more useful than deep and narrow expertise.
We are seeking a journalist with experience leveraging media distribution platforms – text, audio, video, social – to help us package our content and grow audiences on the Internet and in the room. Ability to quickly write and grasp new ideas is a must. Also need to be comfortable using a wide skill set as a member of a small team in fast paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Content Packaging and Distribution
Edit transcripts for segments on Climate One’s monthly TV program on KRCB TV 22.
Direct Assistant Producer in editing of online video clips
Review script and audio of Climate One California Weekly Radio Show.
Write up post program summary to post on web site within 24 hours of live event
Send thank you notes to speakers with appropriate links to post event materials
Package audio and video from past programs into themed and newsy segments.
Booking & Event Production
Research topics and speakers for radio shows recorded before live audiences
Write occasional invitations to speakers
Assist Commonwealth Club public relations staffer in writing/editing media advisories
Assist with production of live events directed by another producer
Management & Administrative
Supervise one Assistant Producer
Light administrative work 1-2 hours a week.
Hours
9:30am to 6:30pm Monday thru Friday. 10am to 8pm on days with programs (2-5 days a month).
Benefits
Three weeks’ vacation to start plus full health benefits. 401k.
Compensation
$50s
To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume and work samples to climateone@commonwealthclub.org.
Include Climate One Producer in the subject line. Select applicants will be contacted in late February/early March for phone interviews. We anticipate filling the position in March/April.