Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

Reports to President and Chief Executive Officer

For almost 70 years, KQED, the public broadcasting affiliate for Northern California, has provided listeners with the knowledge and perspective they need to be informed about their region and the world around them. This nationally renowned media organization has pioneered programming and has developed the careers of some of the world’s most innovative and respected journalists and content creators. KQED helps students and teachers thrive in 21st century classrooms, and takes people of all ages on journeys of exploration—exposing them to new people, places and ideas.

KQED seeks a Chief DEI Officer to be an organizational leader, a thought partner, an influencer, and an agent of change. The Chief DEI Officer will be responsible for planning and leading an organization-wide strategy to operationalize and embed principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) at KQED.

KQED has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit https://the360group.us/KQED_CDEIO_PD.pdf  to review the complete position description, which includes detailed application instructions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. To be considered, The 360 Group encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly. DO NOT APPLY ON INDEED. Please apply at https://the360group.us/portal 

Let us tell you more about our benefits:

Whether you’re single, married, have children, are in a domestic partnership or anything in between, we have you covered. Employees at KQED enjoy a family-friendly workplace offering paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, family medical leave benefits, comprehensive health/vision/dental and commuter benefits as well as a 403(b) plan. KQED encourages diversity, openness and offers training to support personal and professional development. In addition, we are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, wellness programs as well as free KQED membership. Salary information will be provided to applicants who are contacted for an interview

The mission that drives us:

• KQED is for everyone who wants to be more.    
• Our television, radio, digital media, and educational services change lives for the better and help individuals and communities achieve their full potential.
• KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media.    
• We provide people with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone and engage audiences to share their stories. We help students and teachers thrive in 21st-century classrooms, and take people of all ages on journeys of exploration- exposing them to new people, places and ideas.