Executive Editor, News & Programs

KERA – North Texas Public Broadcasting; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability & Life insurance

Hybrid work environment

401k plan

Job summary

KERA is seeking an Executive Editor to lead KERA News and the Denton Record‑Chronicle editorial teams across digital, radio, print and TV. The role includes supervising newsroom leadership, guiding coverage to meet strategic goals, and collaborating with regional and national partners.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, expertise in local news and digital operations, and a focus on audience‑centered storytelling. Exemption status and leadership responsibilities noted.

Qualifications

• Proven leader capable of guiding a newsroom and editorial teams.
• Experience in strategy development for multiple platforms.
• Strong understanding of audience‑centered reporting and digital ops.

Responsibilities

• Set editorial strategy for KERA News and Denton Record‑Chronicle.
• Recruit and coach newsroom editors and journalists.
• Oversee relationships with editorial partners locally and nationally.
• Use audience data to steer news coverage and products.
• Plan budgeting and participate in leadership team.

Skills

Editorial leadership

People management

Newsroom strategy

Audience analytics

Cross‑platform journalism

Tools

Public radio experience

Job description

KERA is seeking an Executive Editor to lead KERA News and the Denton Record‑Chronicle editorial teams across digital, radio, print and TV. The role includes supervising newsroom leadership, guiding coverage to meet strategic goals, and collaborating with regional and national partners.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, expertise in local news and digital operations, and a focus on audience‑centered storytelling. Exemption status and leadership responsibilities noted.