Editor/Trainer - California Newsroom, Digital_
KQED - San Francisco, California, United States, 94103![KQED](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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We value the contributions of marginalized people in society — including Black, Indigenous, and all people of color,
people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people — and we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, and we strongly encourage members of these communities to apply.KQED Code of Ethics
qed.org/about/code-ethicsThe mission that drives us: KQED provide citizens of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media.
We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone and engage audiences to share their stories. We help students and teachers thrive in 21st-century classrooms, and take people of all ages on journeys of exploration- exposing them to new people, places and ideas. Salary Information: $78,200 - $97,800 Annually+ Experience in digital media as a trainer, editor, reporter and/or producer;+ Expertise in a variety of content management systems.+ Demonstrated ability to create and lead training sessions for all levels of experience;+ Demonstrated skill in digital news writing+ Knowledge of public media standards and practicesEssential Functions:+ Assesses editing needs quickly and addresses them efficiently+ Makes sure articles make sequential and logical sense+ Fact-checks with author and sources as needed+ Ensures text is consistent with
style guidelines+ Ensures that images and captions are correct+ Writes or edits highly effective headlines and excerpts that are accurate, compelling, engaging and SEO friendly+ Works as assignment editor as needed+ Other duties, as assigned.Non-Essential Functions:+ Occasionally fills in for other colleagues.+ Represents KQED
at events.Knowledge/Experience Required:+ Excellent communication and writing skills; ability to write quickly and accurately, with an understanding of tone and style across platforms+ Writes text with correct spelling, grammar and punctuation+ Ability to meet deadlines and goals while working under pressure+ At least one year experience in a similar role in a newsroom or news environment+ Experience writing and editing quickly and accurately in English+ Command of AP style+ Experience with copy editing multimedia content such as graphics, interactives or videos+ Proven collaboration skills — which are essential in working with fellow KQED staffers across departments and with partner organizations+ Experience navigating the front and back end of a content management system+ Familiarity with social media and engagement platforms+ Ability to work on their own and as part of a team+ Ability to stay focused, organized and proactive+ Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects at once+ Interest and knowledge in Bay Area news with a focus on local communities+ Checks work before publication and maintains adherence to facts+ Adherence to copyright laws; understanding of media licensing agreements+ Clear communication with colleagues+ Ability to stay focused, organized, communicative and proactive — you’ll be working with a number of journalists or staffers across the organization, potentially dealing with several different editorsKnowledge/Experience Desired+ Non-English language skills (fluency in Spanish, Mandarin or other widely spoken languages in California)+ Experience with basic HTML+ Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite+ Experience using social media tools and platforms to maximize reach and impact+ Proven capacity to identify opportunities for stories of high relevance to audiences+ Familiarity with and interest in optimizing language for social media and engagement platformsPowered by JazzHR