KALW is seeking an experienced digital editor to manage KALW’s growing digital audience. The editor will be responsible for day-to-day tasks such as website management and social media, as well as long-term projects such as metrics tracking and audience development. The ideal candidate will have a creative viewpoint on digital content, sound journalistic ethics, and social media savvy. This is a contract position for 32 hours a week with some flexibility for remote work.



Desired skills include:

-Strong proficiency in AP Style

-Experience with HTML, content management systems and web development

-Familiarity with news metrics and Google Analytics

-Background managing brand social media accounts

-Experience in podcast distribution (RSS feeds, iTunes, etc.)

-Design knowledge and interest in creating infographics

-Solid interpersonal skills – our newsroom is diverse and fun and sometimes a little crazy

-Familiarity with Core Publisher, Drupal and/or NPROne a bonus

-Web development or coding skills a plus

-Slick dance moves preferred but not required



Job duties include:

-Daily posting on social media

-Moderating comments on website and social

-Copy-editing web content

-Communicating with media partners (including NPR, SFGate, SF Public Press)

-Tracking audience metrics and advising management on digital best practices

-Taking the lead on introducing new web tools and techniques to newsroom

-Digital engagement for special projects such as crowd-sourced journalism, membership drives and live events



KALW encourages a diverse pool of applicants from a variety of backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. We value diversity.



To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, clips or links, and references to KALWapplications@gmail.com. Application deadline is Monday, July 10 2017, 11:59 PT.