Qureos Mentor

San Diego State University

<div>Overview:
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The salary range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.</b></div><div><b>
This position is scheduled to close on 4/23/26 at 4:00pm (PST).</b></div><div><br>
</div><div><b><i>This position is filled on an on-call, as-needed basis with no set schedule or guaranteed number of hours.</i></b></div><div><br>
KPBS serves the greater San Diego community with informative, cultural, entertaining and educational television, radio, and digital programming. KPBS TV/FM is the public television and radio station for San Diego. Licensed to San Diego State University, KPBS supports and furthers the university&rsquo;s educational and community service mission by informing, enlightening and empowering its audience. It does so not only by presenting national and locally produced programming of value to its San Diego audience, but also by producing programming about San Diego and its people for distribution nationwide.<br>
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<b>Perks you'll enjoy as a member of #teamKPBS</b></div><ul><li>
Working on a college campus &amp; in public media: Access to campus facilities and staff perks, weekly farmer's market, tons of eateries, community events, entertainment, etc.</li><li>
Hybrid schedule/ remote work flexibility options (varies by position)</li><li>
Enjoy a 'beautiful day in the neighborhood' with local employee discounts</li><li>
Opportunity drawings to attend SDSU basketball games, local concerts and events</li><li>
Free wellness classes &amp; programs</li><li>
Staff pop-up events</li><li>
Sick leave accruals and paid leave options</li><li>
On-site childcare at a discounted rate (based on availability)</li><li>
Opportunities for continued learning and professional development</li><li>
Employee assistance program</li><li>
Voluntary retirement savings plan</li></ul><br>
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Responsibilities:
<p>
The Freelance News Producer supports radio newscasts and audio editing. KPBS&rsquo;s newscasts aim to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of their community while inspiring, informing, and engaging thoughtful conversation. This role requires strong news judgment, the ability to meet daily or hourly deadlines, and proficiency, or the capacity to quickly develop proficiency, in audio editing. Success in this position also depends on strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills. This position may also contribute to digital and social platforms, including KPBS.org.</p><div>
This position reports to the Senior Producer of Audio and works closely with a cross-functional news team, including producers, anchors, hosts, news editors, videojournalists, reporters, production assistants, and fellows across all platforms, as well as the radio operations team. The Freelance News Producer may also be asked to repurpose segments for use across additional shows and platforms.</div><div><b><br>
Producing (80%)</b></div><ul><li>
Coordinate and create content for radio newscasts, the San Diego News Now daily podcast and KPBS.org. This includes writing copy for broadcast, coordinating with student assistants to pull in outside content, and pitching, booking, and writing scripts for two-ways.</li><li>
Work closely with radio anchors on newscast rundowns for accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>
Track and update information in newscast platform Inception and Google Drive.</li><li>
Gather audio/video in the field on occasion and as needed.</li><li>
Edit audio using Adobe Audition. This includes editing two-ways with anchors, repurposing content from Midday Edition and web and social media projects.</li><li>
Work on content that falls outside of the regular newscasts, including assisting with Midday Edition, the San Diego News Now podcast or special programs like election shows and debates as needed.</li><li>
Help with coordination with field reporters during breaking news.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Planning (15%)</b></div><ul><li>
Assist in planning for upcoming shows.</li><li>
Read, listen, watch, and follow major developments on stories of interest to the public media audience in San Diego and Imperial counties.</li><li>
Maintain contact lists and files for continuing coverage and accumulation of knowledge.</li><li>
Brainstorms ideas with editors, hosts, reporters, and producers.</li></ul><div><br>
</div><div><b>Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned (5%)</b></div><ul><li>
Attend meetings, represent the station at community-building events, perform appropriate record keeping, manage correspondence, phone calls, supplies and equipment, may participate in on-air fundraising activities, and other duties as assigned.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
</div>Qualifications:
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></div><ul><li>
Knowledge of journalistic techniques, materials, and equipment used in news production.</li><li>
Ability to use programs for the creation of audio news content including software to organize newscast rundowns and audio editing software such as Adobe Audition.</li><li>
Ability to consistently write with AP/Broadcast style, structure and grammar.</li><li>
Ability to write on at least one platform (audio, video, or web) and the willingness to develop competence on one other or both platforms.</li><li>
Ability and willingness to work varied shifts, and to respond to breaking news as needed.</li><li>
Ability to perform moderately complex technical work and produce daily news content.</li><li>
Ability to interact/communicate effectively with co-workers and audience members on all relevant news mediums and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>
Ability to display organization and manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, display detail orientation, and possess good judgment.</li><li>
Ability to demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Ability to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members and students.</li></ul><div><b><br>
Minimum Education</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent work in journalism.</li></ul><div><b><br>
Minimum Experience</b></div><ul><li>
At least 2 years of progressively responsible or related experience in journalism along with basic news judgment, understanding of journalism ethics and the ability to swiftly and accurately report or produce breaking news on all platforms.</li></ul><div><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications and Special Skills</b></div><br>
<ul><li>
Broad knowledge of current San Diego regional issues.</li><li>
Ability to think creatively about topics and story angles.</li><li>
Ability to speak, read, write, and translate Spanish.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Additional Applicant Information</b></div><ul><li>
Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.</li><li>
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).</li><li>
San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.
</li><li>Employment decisions are based on an individual&rsquo;s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support.</li><li>
SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California&rsquo;s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.
</li><li>SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.</li></ul></div><div></div>

KPBS Freelance News Producer

<div>Overview:
<div><b>
This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place on April 22, 2026</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
The starting salary range for this position is $5,976.00 - $6,375.00 per month depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable</b></div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
SDSU Research Foundation</b></h1><div>
Established in 1943, the mission of the SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is to support the research objectives of San Diego State University by helping faculty and staff find, obtain, and administer funding for their research and sponsored programs. SDSU achieved its strategic plan goal of becoming an R1, premier public research university in early 2025 furthering discoveries, interventions, and solutions that improve communities and change the world. SDSURF provides the full life cycle of grants services to faculty and staff to further their important work.</div><div></div><div><br>
Our vision is to foster a culture of creativity and collaboration with integrity and respect for individuals that results in the delivery of superior service to support the university&rsquo;s strategic aspirations.</div><div></div><div><br>
Our core values:</div><div></div><div><br>
 Service: We are a service organization that strives to provide superior support to the university community to achieve SDSU&rsquo;s goals; we are committed to being professionally competent by setting high standards and working hard to achieve results; and we continually seek to improve our skills and capabilities by valuing education and professional development.</div><div></div><div><br>
 Collaboration: We seek to actively engage with our stakeholders and employees to identify issues and design solutions, build strong relationships grounded in trust, openness, and inclusion and achieve the best results by taking pride in the accomplishments of our colleagues.</div><div></div><div><br>
 Innovation: We work towards inspired solutions to improve and adapt to emerging opportunities and challenges, creative ways to streamline and enhance our delivery of services through resourceful and proactive problem solving and strategic use of technology and reduction of obstacles.</div><div></div><div><br>
 Respect: We promote a culture where every individual is valued and treated with dignity, we honor open-mindedness toward different viewpoints and ideas and have a genuine appreciation for varied backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking.</div><div></div><div><br>
 Integrity: We are committed to act with the highest ethical standards, with honesty, integrity, and transparency, provide consistent and accurate information and value and respect all individuals.</div><div></div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
FUNCTION OF THE UNIT</b></h1><p>
Academy for Professional Excellence, a project of San Diego State University School of Social Work, was established in 1996 with the goal of revolutionizing the way people work to ensure the world is a healthier place. Our services integrate culturally responsive and recovery-oriented practices into our daily work to promote healing and healthy relationships. Providing approximately 50,000 learning experiences to health and human service and justice system professionals annually, the Academy provides a variety of workforce development solutions in Southern California and beyond. With seven programs, three divisions and over 100 staff, the Academy&rsquo;s mission is to provide exceptional learning and development experiences for the transformation of individuals, organizations, and communities.</p><p>
As a member of the Academy team, you will be engaging in communal development of heart, mind, and practice. You are expected to foster culturally responsive practice behaviors to promote well-being and a culture that focuses on healing, healthy relationships and changed behaviors.</p><p>
The Academy&rsquo;s<b> Strategy, Development &amp; Organizational Advancement (SDOA)</b> division leads the strategic development of learning, products, and practices that strengthen our organizational culture and brand identity, nurture organizational health, and support innovation. The division builds responsive and proactive solutions in evaluation, strategy, and systems grounded in data, best practices, and collaborative partnerships.</p><div>
The Academy&rsquo;s <b>Organizational Development Team</b> designs, implements, coordinates, and facilitates initiatives that advance the Academy&rsquo;s Strategic Plan with a focus on supporting staff and the Academy&rsquo;s growth. We bring the latest in organization and staff development to strategically support Academy programs, culture, systems, and staff. We form partnerships across the Academy to advance the health of the organization; recruit, develop, and retain staff; ensure equitable protocols and procedures; and solicit funding to transform the way we and the people we serve work.</div>
Responsibilities:
<h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PURPOSE OF THE POSITION</b></h1><div>
Under the general direction of the Leadership Development/Hiring Supervisor, the Recruitment &amp; Engagement Specialist is responsible for working closely with the Organizational Development Team to implement and facilitate organization development strategic efforts with a focus on recruitment and employee engagement in alignment with the Academy&rsquo;s vision, promise, mission, and System of Practice.</div><div></div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
SPECIFIC DUTIES</b></h1><div>
This is a 40-hour a week, full-time hybrid with remote flexibility position working M-F from 8:00 to 4:30 p.m. and is based on contract funding subject to annual renewal. This position requires that you reside within California throughout the duration of your employment and live within a commutable distance from the worksite your work supports. Positions are typically assigned to either our Riverside or San Diego office for any on-site work.</div><div></div><div><br>
Note: some duties may include working with and/or exposure to sensitive/traumatic topics or material dealing with child abuse, abuse against older adults and adults with disabilities, and/or issues and scenarios related to mental health, substance use, or racism.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Academy is a project of the San Diego State University Research Foundation, which is grant-funded and serves as an auxiliary to the University. The Academy is based near, but not on campus, and does not have direct responsibilities for working with or teaching college students.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Academy is currently going through a reclassification process. If this position&rsquo;s classification changes during this process, it would not change the role, responsibilities, or compensation of the position.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
RECRUITMENT SUPPORT (55%)</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Specific Duties</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Assist the Leadership Development/Hiring Supervisor and Hiring Authorities with responsibilities relating to: recruitment, on-boarding, and exiting of Academy staff:</div><ul><li>
Act as a primary contact for Hiring Authorities during recruitment processes under the guidance of the Leadership Development/Hiring Supervisor.</li><li>
Serve as the lead staff member for Training Host and Training Operations Assistant (TOA) recruitment processes.</li><li>
Create and update hiring authority resource folders in order to ensure that interview panels and Hiring Authorities have the proper resources they need.</li><li>
Support Hiring Authorities through the recruitment process, direct them to relevant resources, and address their questions in a timely manner.</li><li>
Work with SDSU Research Foundation Human Resources&rsquo;s applicant tracking system (ATS) to post new positions, create and organize applicant packages, and enter candidate ratings.</li><li>
Communicate with and schedule interviews for prospective candidates and address candidate questions as they arise in line with HR guidance.</li><li>
Draft, post, and monitor LinkedIn and social media campaigns for all recruitments.</li><li>
Coordinate the on-boarding of new employees and update protocols and templates as directed by the Leadership Development/Hiring Supervisor.</li><li>
Send out and collect responses for candidate experience assessment and share back data via a quarterly report.</li><li>
Use the Academy&rsquo;s project management system to document and track your recruitment and onboarding work.</li><li>
Support the Leadership Development/Hiring Supervisor in guiding people leaders and exiting Academy staff through Academy/HR exit protocols and procedures.</li><li>
Work with Leadership Development/Hiring Supervisor and Executive Director to ensure exit interviews are conducted properly.</li><li>
Assist in updating Academy protocols and procedures related to the hiring, on-boarding, and exiting of Academy staff.</li><li>
Assist Leadership Development/Hiring Supervisor in the review of best practice resources as directed to identify recruitment improvements in alignment with the Academy System of Practice.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT (20%)</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Specific Duties</b></div><br>
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Collaborate with Hiring Authorities to schedule and facilitate new employee Meet &amp; Greets.</li><li>
Participate in the Academy Picnic planning sub-committee.</li><li>
Coordinate and organize the Annual Years of Service Awards for the Academy Picnic.</li><li>
Act as Academy staff lead for key staff engagement events such as: Admin Professionals Day and other opportunities as directed by the Leadership Development/Hiring Supervisor, Organizational Development Manager, and SDOA Leadership.</li><li>
Assist the Organizational Development Team with various activities to foster connection and collaboration among Academy staff to enhance organizational culture.</li><li>
Monitor Academy Suggestion Box submissions, share with the Leadership Team (LT) and the Organizational Development team for discussion, and triage as needed for response.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT (20%)</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Specific Duties</b></div><br>
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Assist the Leadership Development/Hiring Supervisor in creating protocols, resources, and development opportunities for people leaders.</li><li>
Assist the Organizational Development Team with the coordination of staff development activities, including but not limited to: providing technical support for in-house training for internal staff, and assisting with material production (e.g. all-staff meetings, people leader development offerings, etc.).</li><li>
Attend SDSURF Human Resource Business Partner monthly meetings.</li><li>
Assist the Leadership Development/Hiring Supervisor with benchmarking salaries for Academy positions.</li><li>
Update and maintain the job description library.</li><li>
Update and maintain internal people information systems, Organizational Development website on the Academy HUB, and the Academy website staff directory.</li><li>
Track organizational procedure materials, mandated HIPAA and CITI training requirements, signed job descriptions, yearly sign offs of the Academy Protocol and Procedures Manual (PPM).</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED (5%)</b></div><br>
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Perform other duties as assigned which are in the best interests of the Academy for Professional Excellence.</li><li>
Occasional travel to off-site locations for Academy and Division/Department meetings (primarily in the Riverside and San Diego area).</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
MINIMUM EDUCATION</b></div>
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.<br>
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</li></ul><div><b>MINIMUM EXPERIENCE</b></div><ul><li>
5-years of progressively responsible experience performing varied or specialized administrative and analytical duties and/or service as a program administrator.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
QUALIFICATIONS &amp; SPECIAL SKILLS</b></h1><div><b>
Knowledge and Abilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Able to understand, interpret, follow, and communicate procedures, protocols, information, ideas and instructions.</li><li>
Able to apply independent judgment, discretion and initiative to address problems and develop solutions, and know the boundaries of your knowledge and when to seek help.</li><li>
Able to communicate personnel related matters (e.g. hiring, onboarding, staff exits) while maintaining the confidentiality of discussions and information.</li><li>
Able to handle multiple simultaneous projects and requests, set priorities, and meet deadlines.</li><li>
Flexible and able to handle changing priorities and adjust products and shift workload as needed.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills, able to demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity and the ability to partner with and support staff at all levels of the organization.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.</li><li>
Detail oriented, accurate, and able to develop and implement efficient systems to support, track and organize the work.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication.</li><li>
Highly motivated self-starter able to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages.</li><li>
Knowledge of and skilled in standard office procedures and practices, English grammar, spelling and punctuation.</li><li>
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint &amp; Google Suite applications to create reports, memos and documents.</li><li>
Familiarity with Zoom or MicroSoft Teams or other online connection/meeting support software.</li><li>
Comfortable with social media or willing to learn.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILL</b></div><ul><li>
Experience working in Human Resources, particularly with recruitment and onboarding.</li><li>
Meeting planning and logistics experience.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION</b></div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.</li><li>
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).</li><li>
San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.
</li><li>Employment decisions are based on an individual&rsquo;s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support.</li><li>
SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California&rsquo;s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.
</li><li>SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.</li></ul></div>

Recruitment & Engagement Specialist

<div>Overview:
<div><b>
The salary range for this position is $33.80 - $45.00 per hour depending upon qualifications and is </b><b>non-negotiable.</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
The job posting for this position is scheduled to close on 4/8/2026 at 4:00pm (PST).</b></div><div><b><i><br>
This position is filled on an on-call, as-needed basis with no set schedule or guaranteed number of hours.</i></b></div><div></div><div><br>
KPBS serves the greater San Diego community with informative, cultural, entertaining and educational television, radio, and digital programming. KPBS TV/FM is the public television and radio station for San Diego. Licensed to San Diego State University, KPBS supports and furthers the university&rsquo;s educational and community service mission by informing, enlightening and empowering its audience. It does so not only by presenting national and locally produced programming of value to its San Diego audience, but also by producing programming about San Diego and its people for distribution nationwide.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Perks you'll enjoy as a member of #teamKPBS</b></div><ul><li>
Working on a college campus &amp; in public media: Access to campus facilities and staff perks, weekly farmer's market, tons of eateries, community events, entertainment, etc.</li><li>
Hybrid schedule/ remote work flexibility options (varies by position)</li><li>
Enjoy a 'beautiful day in the neighborhood' with local employee discounts</li><li>
Opportunity drawings to attend SDSU basketball games, local concerts and events</li><li>
Free wellness classes &amp; programs</li><li>
Staff pop-up events</li><li>
Sick leave accruals and paid leave options</li><li>
On-site childcare at a discounted rate (based on availability)</li><li>
Opportunities for continued learning and professional development</li><li>
Employee assistance program</li><li>
Voluntary retirement savings plan</li></ul>
Responsibilities:
<p>
Under the supervision of the Managing Editor and/or News Director, the Freelance News Editor coaches, guides and directs a team of reporters on both daily and long-term assignments. This role manages, edits, assigns and reviews day-to-day news coverage across radio, TV, and digital platforms, and coordinates coverage needs with the Senior Producers. With support and oversight from the Managing Editor and/or News Director, the Freelance News Editor also provides input and assistance on projects under their purview.</p><p>
The Freelance News Editor is responsible for ensuring that coverage prioritizes accountability reporting, people-centered storytelling, and a mix of thought-provoking stories and explainers that broaden audience understanding. KPBS is committed to delivering high-quality, in-depth local news and analysis across all platforms. The mission of the news division is to provide fair, accurate reporting on the people and issues that matter to the San Diego and Imperial County communities. This position plays a critical role in advancing this mission by supervising reporters and elevating the quality of their stories.</p><div><i><br>
The </i><b><i>Freelance News</i></b><b><i> </i></b><b><i>Editor</i></b><i> </i><i>is responsible for but not limited to:</i></div><p><b><br>
Leadership &amp; Supervision (50%)</b></p><ul><li>
Work with reporters to develop story ideas that cover issues with major impact in our audience member&rsquo;s lives, including people-centered stories, lively explainers that dissect the WHY or HOW behind the news or a trend, and breaking news.</li><li>
Coach, guide, and direct reporters and engage in regular air checks and feedback sessions.</li><li>
Ensure writing is focused, conversational, and accurate.</li><li>
Ensure that reporter beat memos are up to date (weekly) and that coverage plans are reviewed.</li><li>
Reinforce the importance of beat mission statements that clearly explain the purpose and focus of each reporter&rsquo;s coverage, helping build a transparent and trusting relationship with KPBS audiences.</li><li>
Encourage pitches, provide guidance to refine them, and carefully select ones that best align with the KPBS news mission.</li><li>
Maintain ongoing and collaborative relationships with various KPBS department leaders and the local community.</li><li>
Contribute to daily news meetings and ensure KPBS is covering the top stories in San Diego and Imperial counties daily. May be required to lead meetings in the absence of the News Director and/or Managing Editor, as assigned.</li><li>
Attend scheduled newsroom and KPBS meetings, and represent the station at various events, as required.</li><li>
Coach reporters to write using a conversational style in their own voices for broadcast stories, and apply appropriate techniques for online audiences.</li></ul><ul><li>
In collaboration with News management, ensure on-air and digital news is timely, fair, and accurate, and strive for excellence on all platforms.</li><li>
Plan effective workflows and assign responsibilities strategically to meet or exceed goals established by the Managing Editor and/or News Director.</li><li>
Ensure consistent, high-quality coverage of assigned beats and key issues; be proactive in coordinating resources and coverage plans, including during breaking news situations and reporter absences.</li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
Editing (30%)</b></div><ul><li>
Ensure reporters meet daily story deadlines and proactively communicate with Senior Producers when deadlines are at risk, enabling timely support, adjustments, or reassignment as needed.</li><li>
Play a crucial role in quality control by reviewing and coaching reporters to make script improvements such as ensuring appropriate context, using the most accurate language, clearly explaining what&rsquo;s at stake, and checking audio and video for accuracy and comprehension.</li><li>
Ensure scripts appropriately complement video and audio.</li><li>
Ensure audio files meet KPBS standards by creating audio-rich radio stories and verifying that all introductions are current and broadcast-ready.</li><li>
Provide written instructions when out of office, including reporter assignments and news updates with applicable links to digital information.</li><li>
In partnership with the Senior News Producers and the Digital Editor, the News Editor prioritizes a multimedia approach to all stories for all local content.</li><li>
Assign and edit work that periodically falls on weekends and evenings and as news coverage requires.</li><li>
Serve as the back-up for other Editors when needed.</li></ul><p><b>
Administration (15%):
</b></p><ul><li>Make recommendations to the Managing Editor and/or News Director on staffing and equipment.</li><li>
Maintain news planning documents, upcoming news pegs, and air/release dates of station news stories.</li><li>
Update key internal planning documents and rundowns with plans and timing for reporter stories.</li><li>
Keep the Managing Editor and/or News Director informed of errors, required story corrections, and important audience feedback.</li><li>
May pitch stories to partners such as NPR, the PBS NewsHour, and California Hub of stations.</li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned (5%)</b></div><ul><li>
Participate in on-air fundraising as needed.</li><li>
Perform other tasks as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div><b>
Knowledge and Abilities</b></div><ul><li>
Demonstrated experience in editing or reporting stories with impact.</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge of current events and issues.</li><li>
Knowledge and understanding of journalistic standards and practices and the editorial/technical/logistical processes required to create multimedia content.
</li><li>Ability to be highly organized and handle competing priorities within tight deadlines</li><li>
Demonstrated record of transferable skills and capacity to successfully lead, motivate and assign a team of reporters that uphold the organization&rsquo;s mission and values in driving multi-platform stories.</li><li>
Demonstrated skills of people management and mentoring.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work in an often fast-paced newsroom environment with changing deadlines and priorities.
</li><li>Ability to effectively assign and implement news agenda while ensuring KPBS&rsquo; focus remains on the most important topics of the day.
</li><li>Ability to work well independently and make good decisions under deadline.</li><li>
Ability to effectively prioritize projects and coordinate a variety of tasks and deadlines on a daily basis.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and delegate workflow according to current and changing needs.</li><li>
Ability to utilize and be guided by the KPBS mission statement and strategic plan.</li></ul><div></div><p><b><br>
Minimum Experience</b></p><ul><li>
Four-years of related experience; two of which in a progressively responsible supervisory or management role.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Minimum Education</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in relevant field, or additional experience in a newsroom may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications and Special Skills</b></div><ul><li>
Experience in journalism in a comparable position as an assignment editor, producer or line editor</li><li>
Demonstrated experience in broadcast and digital writing and editing.</li><li>
Experience in a progressively responsible leadership role, including supervision of teams of two or more.</li><li>
Broad knowledge of San Diego, regional, state, national, and international news to provide context and depth to local reporting.
</li><li>Experience in public media.</li><li>
Proven ability in both short-term and long-term editorial planning.</li><li>
Spanish-language fluency</li><li>
Experience with digital audio and video editing, as well as social media production.</li><li>
Multimedia skills, including writing for the web and producing audio and video storytelling.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Additional Applicant Information:</b></div><ul><li>
Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.</li><li>
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).</li><li>
San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.</li><li>
Employment decisions are based on an individual&rsquo;s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support.</li><li>
SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California&rsquo;s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.</li><li>
SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.</li></ul></div>

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