KPBS Morning Anchor

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Anchoring  65%

• 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.
• Create 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.

Interviewing 30%

• Conducts live and recorded interviews with reporters and newsmakers. 
• 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.
• Record introductions and copy so that KPBS content can be uploaded to NPR One.

Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned 5% 

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

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in voice delivery and writing for the ear.
• Demonstrated experience in broadcast news production, as well as the ability to deliver news within a live network clock structure.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic news environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to high ethical standards for journalism.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with individuals at various levels.
• Ability to coordinate a variety of tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with public radio programming.
• Knowledge of current San Diego and regional issues.
• Knowledge of basic computer office skills.
• Knowledge of broadcast-related programs (i.e. Inception and Audition).
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to operate technical tools such as a board, computers, recording machines, and other equipment.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field or equivalent experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Minimum Experience

• At least two years of on-air professional radio experience.
• At least one year of live broadcast anchoring and/or hosting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a top 25 market or national network.
• Experience in public radio
  
  

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