KPBS Digital Fellowship Project Coordinator

The salary range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65 per hour ($60,000-$70,000 per year) depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.

This position is scheduled to close on March 21, 2025 at 400 p.m. (PST)

This position is grant-funded up to three years. Continued employment is dependent on future funding.

KPBS serves the greater San Diego community with informative, cultural, entertaining and educational television, radio, and digital programming. KPBS TV/FM is the public television and radio station for San Diego. Licensed to San Diego State University, KPBS supports and furthers the university’s educational and community service mission by informing, enlightening and empowering its audience. It does so not only by presenting national and locally produced programming of value to its San Diego audience, but also by producing programming about San Diego and its people for distribution nationwide.

Under the supervision of the Investigations/Digital Fellowship Editor, the Digital Fellowship Project Coordinator is responsible for managing various projects for the KPBS Digital Training Fellowship Program, which trains KPBS journalists on developing in-depth, digitally native content and engagement efforts that reach new and diverse audiences. These initiatives fit within KPBS’ overall commitment to provide quality local in-depth news and news analysis on all of its platforms (TV, Radio, Digital and Social) that impact San Diego & Imperial Counties and its residents.

The Digital Fellowship Project Coordinator coordinates the training, schedule, outside consultants and supporting resources for all fellows and fellowship projects. This includes collaboration with social media, communications and community engagement teams to create events and engagement that will grow and reach new audiences.

Working in collaboration with the Investigations/Digital Training Editor, this position helps to build a donor base dedicated to supporting enterprise/investigative/digital journalism by bringing new and diverse audiences to KPBS.

Perks you'll enjoy as a member of #teamKPBS

• Working on a college campus & in public media Access to campus facilities and staff perks, weekly farmer's market, tons of eateries, community events, entertainment, etc.
• Hybrid schedule/ remote work flexibility options (varies by position)
• 10 vacation days, 1 personal day & 13 holidays off (4 days off over winter break)
• Enjoy a 'beautiful day in the neighborhood' with local employee discounts
• Opportunity drawings to attend SDSU basketball games, local concerts and events
• Discounts on local attractions (theme parks, entertainment, restaurants, memberships)
• Free wellness classes & programs
• Staff pop-up events
• Full benefits packages that are unmatched (medical, dental, vision, life)
• Sick leave accruals and paid leave options
• On-site childcare at a discounted rate (based on availability)
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Flexible spending account(s)
• Employee assistance program
• Matching and voluntary retirement savings plan
  
  
  

The following information is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities. Job descriptions may be changed at any time based on the needs of the department.

Project Coordination (40%)

• Administer and oversee multiple projects for KPBS’ Digital Fellowship Program
• Manage deliverables and deadlines to ensure projects are moving forward and on track
• Work with grants and development teams on grant reporting related to the Digital Fellowship Program
• Coordinate with departments across the organization (web, digital, programming, communications/marketing) and outside consultants to set deliverables and ensure those deliverables are being met
• Research, interview and book external consultants; schedule presentations and meetings among consultants and internal teams
• Work with grants and finance teams to complete forms, payments and reimbursements necessary for staff and external consultants
  
  
  

Community Engagement/Audience Growth (35%)

• Collaborate with events and community engagement teams on event strategy and support for digital fellowship projects
• Craft and manage callouts, surveys and other crowdsourcing tools in collaboration with digital fellows
• Manage/assist fellows in delivering audience insights and research on groups most impacted by fellowship projects
• Collaborate with KPBS Digital Teams on engagement tools for fellowship projects
• Build a sustainable workflow for continuing engagement and audience growth on individual projects
• Collaborate with Social Media team to leverage social platforms and elevate the Digital Fellowship projects
• Stay up to date on current and emerging technologies
  
  
  

Support (20%)

• Administer the Investigation Team (I-Team) secure tip line
• Assist with organizing and executing community outreach for I-Team
• Assist with grant writing and reporting as it relates to I-Team
  
  
  

Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned (5%)

Knowledge And Abilities

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to project timelines, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service and clear communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate all facets of KPBS’s Digital Fellowship Program, including schedules, budgets, and other projects.
• Well organized, ability to meet deadlines, detail oriented; possess good judgment and common sense.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain cooperative and cordial working relations with a wide range of internal and public contacts.
• Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated writing ability, to disseminate information about activities, programs, and objectives.
• Ability to prioritize projects and coordinate a variety of tasks and deadlines on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations that requires the ability to adapt where numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to utilize and be guided by the KPBS mission statement and strategic plan.
• Ability to consistently work well with colleagues and display cultural competency with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion within the workplace
• Knowledge of, and proficiency in, Google Suite (Mail, Calendar, Sheets, Google Drive)
• Knowledge of, and proficiency with various social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Reditt, ect)
  
  
  

Minimum Experience

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in an office or administrative environment
  
  
  

Minimum Education

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications And Special Skills

• Experience in community engagement, audience growth and producing professional content on social media platforms
• Experience with grant writing and reporting
• Project management skills
• Experience with audience/donor relations
• Experience in a major media market
• Newsroom/journalism experience
• Familiarity with public media news programming; previous public media experience
• Experience with digital audio and video editing software and content management systems
• Broad knowledge of San Diego and California
  
  
  

Additional Applicant Information

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support.
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.