KPBS Managing Editor

KPBS Managing EditorReq No:

2024-17487Category:

Radio/TV/MultimediaType:

Full-Time ContractSalary:

$10,416.67 - $12,500 per month ($125,000 - $150,000 per year)Close Date:

07/24/2024 at 4:30 pmOverviewThe salary range for this position is $10,416.67 - $12,500 per month ($125,000 - $150,000 per year) depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.Cover letter is required. Flexibility to work / attend events that occur on nights and weekends is a must.KPBS serves the greater San Diego community with informative, cultural, entertaining and educational television, radio, and digital programming. Under the supervision of the News Director, the Managing Editor drives implementation of the KPBS editorial vision and strategy, and reinforces our mission as a public media news organization.The ideal candidate is a dynamic, empathetic and inspiring leader who brings fresh ideas and cultivates a commitment to excellence. This individual will be a great listener with substantial management experience to be able to usher in a new era for the KPBS newsroom. This person understands the competitive challenges and opportunities in the journalism industry and embraces the trajectories of digital news products and services, as well as audience trends on traditional broadcast platforms.The Managing Editor leads a team of editors who supervise reporters with beats including but not limited to metro, military and veterans affairs, science and technology, democracy, homelessness, cost of living, racial justice and social equity, arts & culture, health, environment and education.The News division's mission is to provide fair, accurate and contextualized reports about important issues affecting the people of San Diego and Imperial counties. The Managing Editor will help accomplish this mission by reinforcing the timely production of reporter beat memos, refining coverage plans and mission statements, encouraging enterprise reporting and maximizing the potential of all platforms.ResponsibilitiesThe following information is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities.Editorial Leadership & Planning (60%)Responsible for filling in for the news director and manage needs and concerns as they ariseRun the daily news meeting and ensure editors update assignments on the white boardDevelop newsroom coverage plans for short term and long term projects and specialsHold editors and reporters accountable for daily audience needsLead crisis coverage and breaking news and the planning and preparation for continuous coverageIdentify opportunities for staff development and training and coordinate with the People & Culture team for implementationBuild relationships and maximize collaborations as a manager in leadershipServe as news department liaison with Communications and On Air Fundraising to ensure the news team supports station initiativesManage relationships with partners (ie inewsource, the California Hub, NPR, PBS) and engage with projects that would also be appropriate for KPBS audiences.Occasionally fill in for other newsroom managersStrategic and Tactical Implementation (30%)Lead development of more original enterprise and KPBS-only stories and projectsLead trainings that will reinforce the highest journalism standards and practicesManage the feature scheduleEnsure sufficient spot and feature news stories are being produced.Set reporting team long term schedule and plan for special projects, holidays and upcoming eventsCollaborate with News Director to continuously streamline processes and proceduresImplement sound fiscal management practices and strategiesOther Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned (10%)Participate in fundraising and audience engagement eventsResponsible for appropriate record keeping, correspondence, phone calls, supplies and equipmentOther duties as assignedQualificationsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong knowledge of journalistic and ethical standards and practices and the editorial/technical/logistical processes required to assess and elevate multimedia content.Demonstrated ability to foster diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.Demonstrated excellence in news judgment and ability to swiftly and accurately lead reporting on all platforms.Ability to lead, motivate and supervise a team.Strong organizational, project and time management skills.Understanding and appreciation of the journalism on all KPBS platforms.Ability to interact effectively with co-workers and the community.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Minimum Education/ExperienceBachelor's degree in relevant field or additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basisSix-years of full-time related experience in a newsroom management or supervisory capacity.To apply, visit

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