Job Description
About the position
- Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and supervise the editorial and engagement vision of the Public Matters Democracy team.
- Develop key performance indicators to measure progress and use data to inform decisions.
- Direct digital and community engagement efforts surrounding democracy and civic engagement.
- Ensure the Democracy Investigative Reporter and Democracy Social Media Host produce a steady stream of content with a digital-first orientation.
- Collaborate with the Director of Grants and Engagement to amplify the project.
- Manage the team's long-term schedule and relationships with Public Matters Initiative partners.
- Collaborate with the News Director, Managing Editor, Digital Editor, and reporters to develop story ideas and engagement projects.
- Encourage enterprise reporting and help hone pitches for stories that match the KPBS news mission.
- Ensure writing is focused and conversational, and that audio and video for broadcast stories move the narrative forward.
- Help reporters write with style and word economy and adapt stories creatively for the web.
- Contribute to daily news meetings and ensure coverage of top democracy and civic engagement stories in the region.
- Actively participate in required meetings and represent KPBS at public meetings.
- Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in journalism or media management.
- Strong understanding of democracy and civic engagement issues.
- Proven ability to manage and lead a team effectively.
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Experience with digital media and audience engagement strategies.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
- Nice-to-haves
- Experience in public media or nonprofit journalism.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Familiarity with community engagement practices and strategies.
- Knowledge of the San Diego and Imperial County communities.
- Benefits
- 24 vacation days, 1 personal day & 13 holidays off (including 4+ days off over winter break).
- Access to campus facilities and staff perks.
- Hybrid schedule/remote work flexibility options.
- Employee discounts on local attractions and events.
- Free wellness classes & programs.
- Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
- Flexible spending account(s).
- Employee assistance program.
- Matching and voluntary retirement savings plan.
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