Paid Audio Story Internship: Field Reporting & Research

Kqed Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KQED Inc. in San Francisco offers a paid internship of 16 hours per week, from Jan 19, 2027 to Jun 25, 2027, at $19.61/hour. The role centers on long-form audio storytelling for The California Report Magazine, with field and in-studio work required in our headquarters and in the field.

You'll research, develop story ideas, book guests, conduct interviews, record sound, and write digital stories. Candidates should show samples, follow California affairs, and bring skills in audio editing and

Qualifications

• Background in long-form audio production and storytelling.
• Must share samples of audio work.
• Follow current California affairs, events, and trends through news outlets.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop potential stories, show themes and host interview segments.
• Initiate discussions with staff on story pitches and reporting plans.
• Identify interview subjects, conduct pre-interviews, and book guests.
• Conduct field interviews, record sound and provide producers with usable material.
• Write accompanying digital story for every radio story you produce.

Skills

Long-form audio storytelling

Interviewing

Field recording

Digital audio editing

Social media skills

Tools

ProTools

Hindenburg

Audition

Job description

KQED Inc. in San Francisco offers a paid internship of 16 hours per week, from Jan 19, 2027 to Jun 25, 2027, at $19.61/hour. The role centers on long-form audio storytelling for The California Report Magazine, with field and in-studio work required in our headquarters and in the field.

You'll research, develop story ideas, book guests, conduct interviews, record sound, and write digital stories. Candidates should show samples, follow California affairs, and bring skills in audio editing and