KPBS Morning Anchor

San Diego State University Research Foundation • San Diego, CA

4d • $81,112 - $86,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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’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.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in voice delivery and writing for the ear.
• Demonstrated experience in broadcast news production, as well as the ability to deliver news within a live network clock structure.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic news environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to high ethical standards for journalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals at various levels.
• Ability to coordinate a variety of tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with public radio programming.
• Knowledge of current San Diego and regional issues.
• Knowledge of basic computer office skills.
• Knowledge of broadcast-related programs (i.e. Inception and Audition).
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to operate technical tools such as a board, computers, recording machines, and other equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or equivalent experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• At least two years of on-air professional radio experience.
• At least one year of live broadcast anchoring and/or hosting experience.
• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a top 25 market or national network.
• Experience in public radio

Responsibilities

• Delivering live radio newscasts
• Writing copy for broadcast
• Prioritizing stories for air
• Covering breaking news as it develops
• Appearing as a guest on KPBS current affairs programs
• Representing the organization at public events
• Participating in station fundraising activities, community engagement events, and other related public relations efforts on behalf of KPBS
• Anchoring (65% of duties)
• Staying current on local, state and national news and determining when and how to include news developments in newscasts or as updates on other platforms.
• Selecting, writing and rewriting copy for stories so they are accurate, easy to understand with a conversational tone.
• Writing audio promos and other on-air content.
• Checking content management systems (i.e. Inception) for spots, wraps and features.
• Creating and rewriting scripts for accuracy, timeliness and optimization.
• Stacking newscasts with an eye towards what San Diego and Imperial Valley residents need to know to be informed and connected.
• Pre-reading all copy and presenting content live on-air in an authoritative and conversational manner that connects with San Diego listeners.
• Presenting live breaking news to KPBS listeners when there is an event that impacts public safety.
• Interviewing (30% of duties)
• Conducting live and recorded interviews with reporters and newsmakers.
• Working with producers to identify and produce kicker stories, with an eye towards stories that include community voices, intrigue listeners and have a positive tone to end the newscast on.
• Preparing for and conducting recorded interviews that expand on news coverage, are informative and conversational.
• Pre-reading and editing daily local news scripts for accuracy, timeliness and conversational tone.
• Recording introductions and copy so that KPBS content can be uploaded to NPR One.
• Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned (5% of duties)
• Responsible for appropriate record-keeping, correspondence, phone calls, supplies and equipment.

Benefits

• Access to campus facilities and staff perks
• Weekly farmer's market
• Tons of eateries
• Community events
• Entertainment
• Hybrid schedule/ remote work flexibility options (varies by position)
• 10 vacation days
• 1 personal day
• 13 holidays off (4+ days off over winter break)
• Local employee discounts
• Opportunity drawings to attend SDSU basketball games, local concerts and events
• Discounts on local attractions (theme parks, entertainment, restaurants, memberships)
• Free wellness classes & programs
• Staff pop-up events
• Full benefits packages that are unmatched (medical, dental, vision, life)
• Sick leave accruals and paid leave options
• On-site childcare at a discounted rate (based on availability)
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Flexible spending account(s)
• Employee assistance program
• Matching and voluntary retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree