KERA is hiring an experienced, dynamic editor to lead a team of reporters focused on specialty beats. The Specialty Beats Reporting team will dive deep into multiple topics of critical importance to North Texas communities including education, health, and race and social justice issues.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Editor is a full-time position that is part of KERA’s newsroom expansion.
Under the Specialty Beats Editor, the team will be responsible for daily news to in-depth projects and will publish on KERA’s digital and broadcast platforms as well as distributed through collaborations including The Texas Newsroom, NPR, and Fort Worth Report.
The ideal candidate to lead this team is a multifaceted editor and journalist with knowledge of and experience covering multiple topics. The Editor must be a dynamic storyteller rooted in ethics and standards with deep experience interpreting and synthesizing information, trends and data and shaping accessible narratives for the public. They must be versatile, efficient, and resilient – balancing leadership and high-impact journalism, from quick turns and projects to long-term vision.
We’d prefer someone with audio editing skills, but if your experience is from print, digital or a different platform, don’t let that deter you from inquiring or applying. We can support the right candidate’s transition to our multiplatform newsroom.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences and passions. If you don’t meet every job qualification but have some of these skills and think you’re the right person for the job, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply and tell us more about yourself.
BONUS IF YOU BRING:
SALARY RANGE: $78,000-$88,000 annually, depending on experience
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