Overview
Arizona PBS is seeking an experienced, strategic, and innovative Director of News and Public Affairs to lead its newsroom and public affairs content efforts across broadcast, digital, and emerging platforms. This role is responsible for shaping editorial strategy, overseeing daily newsroom operations, and ensuring high-quality journalism that reflects Arizona PBS’ public media mission of informing, educating, and engaging communities across the state.
The Director of News and Public Affairs will work closely with the Senior Director of Content to define and execute a strong editorial vision while leading a team of reporters, producers, editors, hosts, and student interns. This individual must be an exceptional journalist, collaborative leader, and forward-thinking media professional who can guide teams through an evolving media landscape while maintaining the highest standards of editorial integrity. Current initiatives under this role include “Arizona Horizon,” a daily public affairs program, the weekly Hispanic community-focused program “Horizonte,” as well as Arizona-focused political and election programming.
Key priorities include growing digital news audiences, working with the Senior Director of Content to develop platform-specific content strategies, as well as collaboration and innovation across broadcast and digital platforms.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a mission-driven newsroom leader who understands the evolving role of public media journalism. They bring strong editorial judgment, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to produce meaningful journalism that informs civic dialogue across Arizona while expanding Arizona PBS’ impact across platforms.
*Please provide a resume, cover letter, and samples of work (reels, portfolio, writing samples, etc.)
Position Salary Range:
$80,000 – $110,000 per year; DOE
About Arizona PBS
Arizona PBS specializes in the education of children, in-depth news and public affairs, lifelong learning, and the celebration of arts and culture — utilizing the power of noncommercial television, the Internet, educational outreach services, and community-based initiatives. Arizona PBS began broadcasting from the campus of Arizona State University on January 30, 1961. Now more than 80 percent of Arizonans receive the signal through a network of translators, cable, and satellite systems. With more than 1 million viewers each week, Arizona PBS consistently ranks among the most-viewed public television stations per capita in the country. Arizonans provide more than 60 percent of the station's annual budget.
