Senior Editor, Forum & Talk Programming - Remote

Overview

A Senior Editor at KQED leads a team of journalists to report and produce news and feature content that informs and connects with our audience in a timely fashion.

In Short

• Leads a team of journalists in producing news content.
• Encourages creative approaches to news reporting.
• Supervises strategic planning and editorial direction.
• Manages and mentors a team of producers and engagement producers.
• Coordinates coverage with other editors and journalists.
• Responsible for scheduling and assigning reporting staff.
• Promotes diversity and inclusion in journalism.
• Works hybrid between office and remote.
• Ensures timely delivery of content.
• Represents KQED internally and externally.

Requirements

• Minimum four years experience in journalism.
• Excellent reporting and editing skills.
• Strong news judgment and time management skills.
• Thorough command of journalistic principles and ethics.
• Experience in sound editing and radio production.
• Experience with digital editing and production.
• Ability to work inclusively with diverse staff.
• Proven collaboration skills across departments.
• Organizational skills for managing multiple projects.
• Understanding of media laws and licensing agreements.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a prominent public radio program.
• Support for professional growth and development.
• Inclusive work culture focused on equity and belonging.
• Engagement with a diverse audience.
• Hybrid work model allowing for flexibility.