What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cascade Public Media is hiring: News Editor in Seattle position at Cascade Public Media?
Are you a journalism editor and leader, wanting to make a difference and help develop award-winning reporters who have a passion for news? Then Cascade PBS is the place for you. We are a unique non-profit newsroom focused on in-depth investigative work as well as state and local politics. Our goal is to create longform journalism that keeps those in power accountable.
We are looking for someone to help lead, develop and grow our digital journalism at Cascade PBS. Someone who understands this is not just a “set it and forget it” type of newsroom. A person who will bring their own ideas to the table, incorporate them with our current vision and help chart a course to even stronger, impactful journalism.
Some of the things we are looking for :
- 3-5 years experience as a hands-on editor, or equivalent experience
- Experience managing small to medium news desks.
- Experience writing newsletters.
- Someone able to use analytics to help strategically develop content.
- Previous experience at a daily or weekly newspaper.
- Familiarity with digital news products, including social, video and podcast.
- Ideally, someone with knowledge of working with PBS or other nonprofit newsrooms.
- Has a deep passion for news beyond the surface.
The editor will be based in Seattle. The position offers some remote work opportunities, but managers are expected to be in the office at least 1-2 times a week.
We are leaving no stone unturned in our search. This next news editor will be a critical part of what we do next and will have a huge impact on the future of journalism at Cascade PBS. If YOU believe you are that person, don’t wait… apply today!
Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week. Benefits include :
Cascade PBS is committed to building a team that represents a diversity of thought, experience and personal background. Our organization serves a diverse community, in terms of ethnicity, class, culture, language, sexual orientation and disabilities and we are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion amongst our staff population.
The hiring process for this role will include a phone screen and a virtual or in-person panel interview. If you need reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, please contact us at jobs@kcts9.org .
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