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San Diego State University

KPBS Public Matters Editor

San Diego State University, San Diego, California, United States, 92154


KPBS Public Matters Editor

Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.Req No:

2024-17510Category:

Radio/TV/MultimediaType:

Full-Time ContractSalary:

$7,500 - $8,333.34 per month ($90,000 - $100,000 per year)Close Date:

8/05/2024 at 4:00pm (PST)This position is grant-funded for up to three years. Continued employment is dependent on funding.Cover letter is required.KPBS serves the greater San Diego community with informative, cultural, entertaining and educational television, radio, and digital programming. KPBS TV/FM is the public television and radio station for San Diego. Licensed to San Diego State University, KPBS supports and furthers the university's educational and community service mission by informing, enlightening and empowering its audience.ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Managing Editor, the Public Matters Editor plans, manages and supervises the editorial and engagement vision of the Public Matters Democracy team. This initiative seeks to engage the San Diego and Imperial County communities around elections, civic engagement and thoughtful conversations among individuals with diverse perspectives.The Public Matters Editor is responsible for but not limited to:Leadership, Planning and Execution (45%)

Helps develop key performance indicators to measure progress, and uses data to inform decisions.Directs digital and community engagement efforts surrounding democracy, civic engagement and other related issues.Ensures the Democracy Investigative Reporter and Democracy Social Media Host produce a steady stream of content.Collaborates with the Director of Grants and Engagement to amplify the project.Manages the team's long-term schedule and relationships with Public Matters Initiative partners.

Assigning and Editing News (45%)

Collaborates with other KPBS leaders to develop story ideas and engagement projects.Ensures writing is focused and allows the narrative to unfold spontaneously.Develops a Mission Statement for the Democracy Desk.

Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned (10%)

Actively participates in required meetings.Represents KPBS at public meetings.Responsible for appropriate record keeping and correspondence.

QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrated knowledge of journalistic and ethical standards and practices.Ability to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.Strong organizational, project and time management skills.Ability to lead, motivate and supervise a team.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Minimum Education/ ExperienceBachelor's degree in relevant field or additional experience in a newsroom may be substituted.Four years of full-time professional journalism experience in an audio, digital or video newsroom environment.To apply, visit this link.

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