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Employment - Senior Sports Editor

Classification: Regular/Full-Time/Exempt

Department: News

Reports To: Associate General Manager - News

Starting Range: $85,000 - 90,000 annualized

Schedule: A flexible schedule may be available based on role and department\s needs after 90 days of training.

Summary

Independently develops and produces original, creative sports journalism with a primary focus on high school athletics throughout the greater Sacramento region. Our ideal team player brings strong initiative, a passion for high school athletics, and the ability to identify and develop compelling stories that highlight local athletes, teams, and issues that matter to our community.

If you value public television, consider joining our PBS KVIE team whose mission is to inspire you to explore the world and connect with your community through the integrity of public media.

Ideal Team Player

PBS KVIE\s Ideal Team Player:

• supports our mission to inspire viewers to explore the world and connect with our community through the integrity of public media.
• celebrates inclusion, community, and diverse perspectives.
• values a culture of team spirit and collaboration.
• embraces innovation and creativity.
• strives to do more and be more.

Essential Functions

• Independently conceives, develops, and writes original sports journalism, including a weekly high school sports newsletter featuring enterprise reporting, analysis, profiles, rankings, trends, standout performances, and other regional sports coverage.
• Covers high school games, tournaments, championships, and other significant sporting events, developing coverage that provides context and insight beyond game results.
• Exercises independent editorial judgment in identifying stories and determining angles, sources, reporting approaches, and presentation, consistent with PBS KVIE/Abridged editorial standards and journalistic ethics.
• Builds and maintains relationships with coaches, athletic directors, athletes, school representatives, and other sports contacts throughout the greater Sacramento region.
• Monitors the regional sports landscape to identify emerging athletes, teams, trends, issues, and other opportunities for compelling coverage.
• Contributes college, professional, and other regional sports reporting and multimedia content as needed.
• Collaborates with the editorial team on coverage priorities, planning, deadlines, and storytelling opportunities.
• May edit and assign freelancer writers and photographers as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be mission-driven and passionate about the role of public media.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other technology tools relevant to the position.
• Demonstrates clear, effective, and proactive communication.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and manage time effectively.
• Provides professional and responsive service and support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Positively and professionally represents PBS KVIE throughout the community.
• Leverages AI and technology tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining independent judgment and responsibility for the accuracy, originality, integrity, confidentiality, and quality of all work product, in compliance with organizational policies, journalistic ethics, and professional standards.
• Extensive knowledge of high school athletics in the Sacramento region and familiarity with the regional sports media landscape and audience.
• Established relationships within the Sacramento region\s high school sports community with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sources.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor\s degree in Journalism, Communications, Broadcast, English, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of six years of professional journalism experience, with significant experience covering prep and/or college sports.
• Demonstrated experience covering sports in the Sacramento region strongly preferred.

Special Conditions

• Must have a valid California driver's license and meet insurance standards.
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Local travel required.

Physical Requirements

Description0 - 24%25 - 49%50 - 74%75 - 100%Vision: Must be able to read computer screen for long periods of time and scrutinize various reports.XHearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate in person and by phone.XManual Dexterity: Must be able to write, type, and use phone system.XStanding/WalkingXClimbing/Stooping/KneelingXLifting/Pushing/Pulling up to 30lbs.XNote: The physical requirements listed may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Diversity in the Workplace

We are committed to diversity. Our goal is to build and foster a culture where open-minded and varied perspectives are encouraged and celebrated. Diversity is an integral part of how we function as an organization.

We believe all voices should be heard and represented through a lens of authenticity. We represent and serve Northern California\s communities by producing content and programming that inspires and connects.

We value our team. We recognize our strong and cohesive collective helps us to grow as a public media and community leader. Creating an environment where employees feel safe and supported is vital to our success.

PBS KVIE EEO Policy: We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on merit. Our practice is to hire the best available person for every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hairstyles and textures), color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, reproductive health decision-making, or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin (including immigration and/or citizenship status), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, political activities/affiliation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We also prohibit unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has been or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. PBS KVIE is an equal opportunity employer, and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including managers, supervisors, and co-workers. All such discrimination is unlawful.

Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job must contact a department manager or human resources to request specific accommodations. We will engage in a timely, good faith, interactive process to determine the need for a reasonable accommodation. If a reasonable accommodation exists and will not impose an undue hardship on the Company, an accommodation will be made.

PBS KVIE Background Check Policy: PBS KVIE conducts criminal background checks for all new employees (including credit and DMV background checks when appropriate for the position).

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE: Due to the high volume, we will not accept or respond to phone/email inquiries. Candidates will receive an electronic acknowledgment after receipt of their online application. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a phone screening.

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