Community Reporters Editor

Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce; Sacramento (CA); In loco; USD 57.000 - 81.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

PBS KVIE in Sacramento seeks an experienced Editor for the Abridged Community Reporters program, guiding local contributors from development to publication. You will provide editorial guidance, training, and mentorship to diversify voices and produce engaging journalism that reflects the region.

Ideal candidates bring strong news judgment, a track record of mentoring journalists, and a commitment to public media values. Evening/weekend availability and local travel may be required.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional editing experience.
• Experience with freelance writers or community contributors preferred.
• Must have valid California driver’s license.

Mansioni

• Edits approximately 15–20 contributor stories monthly, providing editorial guidance from story development through publication.
• Develops training material focused on reporting, writing, journalism ethics, and storytelling techniques.
• Recruits, mentors, and supports a diverse network of community contributors.
• Coordinates story assignments, editorial deadlines, publishing schedules, and contributor payments.
• Applies sound editorial judgment to ensure content meets our standards for accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.
• Collaborates with Abridged editors to coordinate coverage, identify compelling community stories, and support publishing priorities.
• Provides occasional backup editing support for newsroom coverage and editorial needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

News judgment

Editing

Writing

Multimedia storytelling

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

AI tools in editing

Community familiarity

Mission-driven

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English, related fields, or equivalent experience

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

AI editing tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Classification: Regular/Part-Time/Non-Exempt

Department: News

Reports To: Director of Editorial Strategy

Rate: $50.00 hourly

Schedule: 20 - 30 hours per week. Hours may vary based on need.

Schedule: A flexible schedule may be available based on role and department's needs after 90 days of training.

Summary

Oversees the Abridged Community Reporters program by developing and supporting local contributors. This position provides editorial guidance, training, and mentorship to emerging community journalists while ensuring accurate, engaging journalism that reflects the diverse perspectives of the greater Sacramento region. Our ideal team player is an experienced editor and mentor who brings strong news judgment, creativity, and an audience-focused mindset, with a passion for developing local storytellers and producing compelling journalism that advances PBS KVIE’s mission.

If you value public television, consider joining our PBS KVIE team whose mission is to inspire you to explore the world and connect with your community through the integrity of public media.

Ideal Team Player

PBS KVIE's Ideal Team Player:

• supports our mission to inspire viewers to explore the world and connect with our community through the integrity of public media.
• celebrates inclusion, community, and diverse perspectives.
• values a culture of team spirit and collaboration.
• embraces innovation and creativity.
• strives to do more and be more.

Essential Functions

• Edits approximately 15–20 contributor stories monthly, providing editorial guidance from story development through publication.
• Develops and facilitates training material focused on reporting, writing, journalism ethics, and storytelling techniques.
• Recruits, mentors, and supports a diverse network of community contributors.
• Coordinates story assignments, editorial deadlines, publishing schedules, and contributor payments.
• Applies sound editorial judgment to ensure content meets our standards for accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.
• Collaborates with Abridged editors to coordinate coverage, identify compelling community stories, and support publishing priorities.
• Provides occasional backup editing support for newsroom coverage and editorial needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be mission-driven and passionate about the role of public media.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other technology tools relevant to the position.
• Demonstrates clear, effective, and proactive communication.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with diverse stakeholders as part of a team.
• Positively and professionally represents PBS KVIE throughout the community.
• Leverages AI and technology tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining independent judgment and responsibility for the accuracy, originality, integrity, confidentiality, and quality of all work product, in compliance with organizational policies, journalistic ethics, and professional standards.
• Strong news judgment, writing, reporting, and multimedia storytelling skills.
• Patient, encouraging, and collaborative approach to editing, mentoring, and teaching contributors with varying levels of experience.
• Familiarity with Sacramento-area communities, neighborhoods, and local issues preferred.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English, related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional editing experience, preferably working with freelance writers, early-career journalists, or community contributors.

Special Conditions

• Must have a valid California driver’s license and meet insurance standards.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Local travel required.

Physical Requirements

Description 0 – 24% 25 – 49% 50 – 74% 75 – 100%

Vision: Must be able to read computer screen for long periods of time and scrutinize various reports. X

Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate in person and by phone. X

Manual Dexterity: Must be able to write, type, and use phone system. X

Standing/Walking X

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling X

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling up to 30lbs. X

Note: The physical requirements listed may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

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