KPBS Morning Anchor

Overview

The salary range for this position is $6,759.33 - $7,166.67 per month ($81,112.00 - $86,000 per year) depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.

This position is scheduled to close on 6/29/26 at 4:00pm (PST).

This position is part of the SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit with KPBS.

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.

• 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
• 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 Morning Anchor reports to the Senior Producer of Audio News and works closely with other members of the news department. This position is responsible for delivering live radio newscasts, writing copy for broadcast, prioritizing stories for air, and covering breaking news as it develops.

The Morning Anchor may also be asked to appear as a guest on KPBS current affairs programs and represent the organization at public events. This position is expected to participate in station fundraising activities, community engagement events, and other related public relations efforts on behalf of KPBS.

This shift is scheduled from 4:30am - 1:00pm, Monday - Friday.

• Stays current on local, state and national news and determines when and how to include news developments in newscasts or as updates on other platforms.
• Selects, writes and rewrites copy for stories so they are accurate, easy to understand with a conversational tone.
• Writes audio promos and other on-air content.
• Checks content management systems (i.e. Inception) for spots, wraps and features.
• Creates and re-write scripts for accuracy, timeliness and optimization.
• Stacks newscasts with an eye towards what San Diego and Imperial Valley residents need to know to be informed and connected.
• Pre-reads all copy and presents content live on-air in an authoritative and conversational manner that connects with San Diego listeners.
• Presents live breaking news to KPBS listeners when there is an event that impacts public safety.

• Conducts live and recorded interviews with reporters and news makers.
• Works with producers to identify and produce kicker stories, with an eye towards stories that include community voices, intrigue listeners and have a positive tone to end the newscast on.
• Prepares for and conducts recorded interviews that expand on news coverage, are informative and conversational.
• Pre-reads and edits daily local news scripts for accuracy, timeliness and conversational tone.
• Records introductions and copy so that KPBS content can be uploaded to NPR One.

• Responsible for appropriate record-keeping, correspondence, phone calls, supplies and equipment.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in voice delivery and…