LT Editor, Politics & Statewide Coordination (The California Newsroom)
$80,000–$99,875 year
HybridSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate statewide election coverage for KQED and the California Newsroom through November 2026, assigning and editing daily news, in-depth features, and projects across 14 public radio stations and CalMatters. Assess coverage needs, maintain assignment databases, and oversee employees assigned to elections while collaborating with political editors and news directors to develop a cohesive multiplatform approach. Deliver text and audio content for broadcast and online audiences, including coordination for a statewide live broadcast special and coverage for a national NPR audience. Prioritize tasks under deadline pressure while managing relationships with journalists across varying experience levels.
Required Qualifications
- At least five years of experience in a similar role in a newsroom or news environment
- Interest and knowledge in California political news
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Clear communication with colleagues
- Excellent news judgment
- Thorough command of journalistic principles, ethics and standards
- Ability to meet deadlines and goals while working under pressure
- Proven collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to stay focused, organized, communicative and proactive
- Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects at once
- Must reside in California
- Must be available for hybrid work between KQED's headquarters and remote work
Desired Qualifications
- Non-English language skills (fluency in Spanish, Mandarin or other widely spoken languages in California)
- Previous work as a political editor or reporter, particularly in California
- Proven capacity to identify opportunities for stories of high relevance to audiences
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