Chief DEI Officer

KQED; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

KQED in San Francisco seeks a Chief DEI Officer to lead organizational strategy and drive embedding DEIB across programs, operations, and culture. You will partner with executives to set goals, measure impact, and advance inclusive practices throughout the newsroom and beyond.

The role requires strategic vision, influence, and a track record building diverse, equitable, and belonging-focused initiatives in a large media organization. Strong collaboration and communication are essential.

Job description

For almost 70 years, KQED, the public broadcasting affiliate for Northern California, has provided listeners with the knowledge and perspective they need to be informed about their region and the world around them. This nationally renowned media organization has pioneered programming and has developed the careers of some of the world’s most innovative and respected journalists and content creators. KQED helps students and teachers thrive in 21st century classrooms, and takes people of all ages on journeys of exploration—exposing them to new people, places and ideas.

ABOUT THE POSITION

KQED seeks a Chief DEI Officer to be an organizational leader, a thought partner, an influencer, and an agent of change. The Chief DEI Officer will be responsible for planning and leading an organization-wide strategy to operationalize and embed principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) at KQED.

COMPENSATION

This position offers a competitive salary and includes a comprehensive benefits package.