News Director

3 days ago


San Luis Obispo, California, United States KCBX Full time
Job Title: News Director

At KCBX, we're seeking a seasoned News Director to lead our news team in creating engaging and informative content for our audience. As a key member of our leadership team, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing our news strategy, managing our news staff, and ensuring our content meets the highest standards of quality and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive news strategy that aligns with KCBX's mission and values
  • Manage and mentor a team of news professionals, including reporters, producers, and editors
  • Oversee the planning, production, and presentation of all news content, including local, regional, and national stories
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of news content across all platforms
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, government officials, and other media outlets
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and apply this knowledge to continuously improve our news content and operations
Requirements:
  • 4-year degree in journalism or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of full-time professional experience in journalism, preferably in radio news
  • News director experience is strongly preferred, as is management experience
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
  • Familiarity with public media news programming standards and values
  • Broad knowledge of local and regional issues, with the ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Training and experience in multimedia production, news writing and editing, and on-air presentation
  • Superior knowledge of Google's suite of apps, audio editing software (Adobe Audition preferred), and website management software (knowledge of NPR's Grove is preferred)
What We Offer:

KCBX is a dynamic and innovative public media organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're a motivated and experienced news professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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