Description
Purpose of the Job/Essential Functions:
Austin PBS is seeking an innovative and experienced journalism leader to reshape news and public affairs for Central Texas and further our mission to become a hub for content development and distribution focused on local storytelling from diverse voices and reflective of the communities we serve. A priority of this position will be to launch a weekly program later this year. Other priorities include leading the station’s community journalism efforts and creating opportunities for solutions-based community discussions. The ideal candidate is someone with a solid grasp of local issues, a passion for managing exceptional talent, and the ability to meet audiences on different platforms.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Creates, implements and refines the editorial vision, mission, strategic plan, priorities and policies for all news and public affairs programs at Austin PBS
- Develop news products to reach current and prospective audiences
- Manages news and public affairs content production to ensure it is consistent with the vision, mission, goals and editorial policies of the department and station
- Develops and implements policies and procedures to maintain consistency, quality and ethical journalistic standards in all content operations
- Ensures all news and public affairs programs meet high standards of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
- Directly supervises reporting and content staff
- Responsible for recruiting, training and coaching of news and public affairs staff
- Directs and manages all short, medium and long term planning around current and future news and public affairs projects
- Collaborates with other departments to achieve the strategic priorities of the station, which includes but is not limited to fundraising, audience and programming goals
- Collaborates with other departments to plan and execute news and public affairs outreach events
- Establishes, fosters and maintains relationships and collaborations with other media organizations who share our priorities
- Communicate with the station’s board of directors, community advisory board and other stakeholder groups regarding news and public affairs content as needed
- Makes public appearances on behalf of the station
- Mentors aspiring journalists and storytellers by attending workshops, conferences and other professional development opportunities
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Knowledge & Skills Required
- Minimum of 7 to seven years plus minimum 2 years as a manager.
- Bachelor's degree in video, photography, journalism, or other similar related fields (or the equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Strong leadership skills and a history of management
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high journalistic standards and uncompromising ethics
- Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team toward a common goal
- Understanding and commitment to community engagement through an audience-centered approach to coverage
- Must have proven outstanding leadership, communication, analytical and organizational skills.
- Must have a creative mindset, enthusiasm for online media, and an understanding of business
- Must have proven abilities in planning and coordinating people and operations.
- Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Must have attention to detail
Please provide cover letter & samples of work (reels, portfolio, writing samples, etc.)
This is a full-time salaried position that is currently hybrid at an annual salary of $100,000. This position reports to the Chief Content Officer.
Austin PBS, KLRU-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability.