KPFA-Pacifica – Law and Disorder Producer

National Federation of Community Broadcasters; Berkeley (CA); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading community broadcaster seeks a passionate Law and Disorder Producer to lead a public affairs program. The role involves developing content, booking guests, and editing segments, requiring strong editorial judgment and audio editing skills. This position is currently remote but may transition to hybrid or in-person. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of abolitionist frameworks and a commitment to diverse and inclusive storytelling.

Benefits

Vacation & Sick Pay

Holiday Pay

Company Paid Health Benefits

Company Matched 403B

Qualifications

• Experience in audio editing using digital tools.
• Strong writing, spelling, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with abolitionist frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Generate show topics and book guests for interviews.
• Edit interviews for podcast release.
• Monitor news related to policing and incarceration.

Skills

Editorial Instincts

Audio Editing

Social Media Fluency

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Job description

KPFA-Pacifica – Law and Disorder Producer

Date Submitted: May 8, 2025
Job Title: KPFA-Pacifica – Law and Disorder Producer
Station: KPFA – Pacifica Foundation
Location: Berkeley, CA
Deadline to Apply: June 9, 2025
Salary Range: $28.72 per hour + .5% Seniority increase each year on the anniversary of the hire date

Job Description:

Law and Disorder Producer
DEFINITION:The Law & Disorder Producer leads the daily production of Law & Disorder (L&D), a public affairs program that airs Monday through Thursday from 8–9 AM on KPFA. The show delivers a mix of local (NorthernandSouthern California), state, and international coverage through engaging interviews, civil debates, and in-depth discussions centered around abolition. L&D centers the voices of those most impacted by systemic injustice.

We seek a producer who is passionate about abolition, transformative justice, and challenging the mainstream narrative. The L&D Producer develops content, books guests, edits segments, posts updates, and works in close coordination with the L&D host and interns. This position requires exceptional editorial judgment, strong audio editing skills, knowledge of abolitionist frameworks, and the ability to meet daily deadlines with professionalism and grace.

The L&D Producer reports to the Program Director and works in close collaboration with the L&D host. This position is currently remote but may shift to hybrid or in-person at KPFA’s Berkeley studios.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate show topics and identify relevant voices and interview subjects, prioritizing new and underrepresented perspectives.
• Book and confirm guests, including coordinating tech details and scheduling with the host and her external team.
• Pitch fully developed show ideas with clear narrative structure and abolition-centered framing.
• Write segment intros, guest questions, and transitions; prep materials for host.
• Edit interviews for podcast release (typically 2–3 segments per show).
• Maintain podcast feed with accurate audio, titles, descriptions, and related links.
• Post daily episode descriptions on KPFA website and social media.
• Coordinate with interns and support their training and growth.
• Monitor news, legislative developments, and organizing efforts related to policing, incarceration, and abolition.
• Occasionally assist with fund drive specials and field production.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Strong editorial instincts and deep familiarity with current events and abolitionist frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in audio editing using digital tools, including multi-track mixing and quality enhancement.
• Fluency with WordPress and social media platforms.
• Familiarity with Black left movements past and present (e.g., BPP, BLM), and working knowledge of abolitionist organizations and leaders.
• Strong sense of personal accountability, organization, and professionalism.
• Comfort with mentoring and training interns, and engaging collaboratively with the larger KPFA Staff of management, employees and volunteers.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Professional, positive, and approachable attitude, able to handle shifting priorities and multiple projects in a calm manner.
• Contributes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
• Experience using effective interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong relationships with stakeholders, constituents, and all levels of staff.
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, proofreading, formatting skills, and strong verbal communication and time management skills.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail and ability to work and problem-solve autonomously.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

POSITION, PAY AND BENEFITS:

• Union, non-exempt regular position
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday (40 hours/week).
  • The show airs live Monday–Thursday from 8–9 AM, with regular work hours typically 9 AM–5:30 PM. Some flexibility and occasional early start times are required based on production needs.
• Currently:$28.72 + .5% Seniority increase each year on the anniversary of the hire date
• Vacation & Sick pay after 90 days
• Holiday pay
• Company paid health benefits after 90 days
• Company matched (up to 4%) 403B

To apply, send a resume and cover letter [e-mail] 12 noon Monday, June 9, 2025.

Send required application materials to: [e-mail]
Address application materials to: Law and Disorder Producer Search