Director of News and Public Affairs

: 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.