Chief News & Public Affairs Leader

AZPBS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona PBS seeks an experienced Director of News and Public Affairs to lead its newsroom and public affairs content across broadcast and digital platforms. The role shapes editorial strategy, oversees daily operations, and ensures high-quality journalism that informs and engages Arizonans.

You will guide a team of reporters, producers, editors, hosts, and interns while collaborating with cross‑department teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 9 years of experience, including 5 years of managerial experience.
• Experience leading a newsroom or managing a team of reporters, producers, editors, hosts, and interns.
• Strong commitment to journalistic ethics, editorial independence, and accuracy.
• Demonstrated expertise in electronic news gathering, writing, editing, and producing content for broadcast and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement editorial vision with the Senior Director of Content.
• Oversee daily newsroom operations and plan coverage for major events.
• Lead development of new public affairs programs across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Mentor reporters, producers, editors, hosts, and interns to foster excellence and inclusion.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and collaboration with cross-department teams.

Skills

Newsroom leadership

Editorial strategy

Team management

Journalistic ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Arizona PBS seeks an experienced Director of News and Public Affairs to lead its newsroom and public affairs content across broadcast and digital platforms. The role shapes editorial strategy, oversees daily operations, and ensures high-quality journalism that informs and engages Arizonans.

You will guide a team of reporters, producers, editors, hosts, and interns while collaborating with cross‑department teams.