Director of News and Public Affairs

Director of News and Public Affairs Location Austin, TX (Highland area) : 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.