KPBS - Director of News

Director of News position in San Diego. Deadline: August 27, 2026.

About the role

The Director of News leads the operations of the KPBS newsroom, providing strategic leadership, ensuring journalistic standards, and exhibiting editorial judgment and oversight across multiple platforms. Reporting to the Chief Content Officer, this position supervises the Managing Editor and the Newsroom Office Manager and guides a newsroom composed of editors, reporters, producers, videojournalists, anchors, and hosts.

The Director of News is responsible for articulating and establishing a news vision, charting strategic efforts, and aligning the newsroom with organizational goals to serve the public and fulfill the organization’s mission. The incumbent will provide excellent leadership, foster an environment of belonging, and ensure quality and integrity are central to the department.

This role is responsible for the newsroom budget, strategic plans, and annual goals, leading the development and implementation of measurable strategies for audience growth, and analyzing and responding to trends in public media and the general media landscape.

The Director of News is expected to engage throughout the organization, partnering with the Management Council, members of the Leadership Team, and other departments, as well as directly with the community, donors, and campus partners.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $12,500 – $15,416.67 per month ($150,000 – $185,000 per year), depending upon qualifications, and is non-negotiable.