Executive Reporter & Newsroom Leader

Media Networks, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Disability and life insurance

Zusammenfassung

KERO seeks an Executive Reporter in Bakersfield to lead our newsroom into a new era of local journalism. You will drive daily coverage, oversee streaming and digital platforms, and mentor reporters and MMJs while upholding ethical and legal standards.

This role connects newsroom leadership with content strategy to deliver impactful California Central Valley stories. The position requires strong journalism fundamentals, newsroom leadership experience, and a passion for innovative storytelling

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven+ years of newsroom, reporting, content leadership, or related experience preferred.
• Experience across digital, streaming, social, and broadcast platforms.

Aufgaben

• Lead and elevate storytelling across the newsroom and coach reporters and MMJs.
• Coordinate daily coverage and content priorities across platforms.
• Review, edit, and coach story writing for multiple platforms with timely feedback.
• Develop workflows and content strategies focused on audience engagement and community impact.

Kenntnisse

Editorial leadership

Mentoring reporters

Storytelling across platforms

Audience-focused content strategy

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications

Jobbeschreibung

KERO seeks an Executive Reporter in Bakersfield to lead our newsroom into a new era of local journalism. You will drive daily coverage, oversee streaming and digital platforms, and mentor reporters and MMJs while upholding ethical and legal standards.

This role connects newsroom leadership with content strategy to deliver impactful California Central Valley stories. The position requires strong journalism fundamentals, newsroom leadership experience, and a passion for innovative storytelling