Marketing/Development
Director of Development
Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver
Rocky Mountain PBS seeks a Director of Development to advance the mission of the network through implementation and oversight of new and existing revenue streams. Requires a willingness to personally cultivate relationships in the community that will yield revenue and strategic opportunities. Works closely with the President and CEO and the board of directors. Responsibilities include: providing leadership to multiple fundraising departments (membership, major giving, planned giving, auction, volunteer relationships, special events and telemarketing); meeting fundraising goals; participating in the development of the network strategic plan; professionally representing the organization in the community; developing key relationships that have the potential to yield financial support to the network; participating with other management in the development and implementation of long-range fundraising plans; and working with staff, Board members and other volunteers to manage strategies for the solicitation of leadership and capital gifts. Candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field with an advanced degree preferred; minimum 8 years of management experience in philanthropy, including a record of significant accomplishments and emphasis on planned giving and major gifts programs; proven ability to effectively lead multiple departments with a collaborative, hands-off style; demonstrated record of success in achieving measurable fundraising goals; high level of communication skills; proven ability to achieve activity- and dollar-based performance standards; demonstrated record of identifying and working with donors at the highest levels of giving potential; demonstrated ability to be a “friendraiser” and closer of prospective gifts with an established network in Colorado, preferably in Denver and the Front Range. Compensation commensurate with experience. To learn more, please visit www.rmpbs.org. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and references to: Director of Development Search Committee, 1089 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204; fax 303-620-5600; e-mail hr
rmpbs.org. KRMA/ KRMJ/ KTSC/ KRMZ-TV are licensed to and operated by Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Network Inc. as a noncommercial television station. RMPBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Director of Development and Public Relations
KUMD, Duluth, MN
KUMD Radio at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) seeks a full-time director of development and public relations beginning on or about Oct. 27, 2008. The University of Minnesota requires that you apply online for this position. For a complete position description and information on how to apply online, visit https://employment.umn.edu (requisition #153447). Complete applications will be considered as received and continue until position is filled. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Underwriting Representative
Vegas PBS, Las Vegas
Vegas PBS has an opening for a highly motivated, self-starting, experienced sales associate specializing in selling sponsorship announcements for TV, cable, web and magazines. Vegas PBS operates 2 broadcast TV channels, 7 local cable channels, and has an extensive website and monthly magazine that offer unique marketing opportunities. Successful applicant will have a strong sales background and verifiable results in previous positions. Knowledge of public TV and belief in its mission is a strong asset. Minimum qualifications: h.s. grad or equiv plus 7 years’ experience in a related field OR bachelor’s degree plus 3 years’ experience in a related field. Salary: $27.21-$30.00/hour plus benefits. Submit a detailed resume to Caryn Nacos, 2832 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89121 or fax to 702-387-0669. Competitive applicants will receive a screening packet. Position open until filled. EOE.
Director of Development
KPBS, San Diego
KPBS-TV/FM, San Diego’s premier public broadcasting organization, seeks highly motivated professional to fill full-time Director of Development position. Director will be involved in all aspects of major-gift fundraising for the stations, including identifying and cultivating potential prospects for exclusive groups, retaining existing members and renewals, writing grants and soliciting major gifts. Requires degree, 6 years’ major-gift experience and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding goals. Salary commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. Applications accepted until Sept. 30, 2008. Apply online at jobsfoundation.sdsu.edu or call SDSU Research Foundation at 619-594-5703. Specify Job # 080179. EEO/AA/Title IX Employer.
Management/Finance
General Manager
Wayne State University
Wayne State University seeks a general manager for WDET, its public radio service for the people of metropolitan Detroit, Michigan, and the surrounding region. With a full-time staff of 22, more than 25 additional staff members and dozens of volunteers, and an annual budget in excess of $2 million, the station seeks an energetic, focused leader with extensive radio experience and demonstrated General Manager-level financial and management skills. Public radio experience is strongly preferred.WDET, Wayne State University, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.livingstonassociates.net and look for the WDET
General Manager position announcement for a full job description and information on how to apply.
Account Management Manager
NPR, Washington, DC
Manager of the Account Management unit is responsible for the expansion, development and maintenance of customer relationships between the Distribution Division and public radio producers and stations who participate in the Public Radio Satellite System (PRSS). Business travel will be expected ~50% of the time. NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.livingstonassociates.net and look for the NPR Account Management Manager position announcement for a full job description and information on how to apply.
General Manager
WBJC, Baltimore
WBJC 91.5 FM radio station seeks a General Manger responsible for the overall station and FM broadcasting operations. Reporting to the Vice President, Business and Finance, at the Baltimore City Community College (BCCC), the General Manger is responsible for providing leadership, vision, planning and direction to Maryland’s oldest and largest public radio station, with approximately 200,000 listeners in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan markets. The General Manager will also oversee the station’s financial, legal and regulatory requirements; fundraising, corporate support and programming policy; staffing and personnel management, including hiring, team-building and staff development; student intern programs and community relations. Please visit the College’s website at www.bccc.edu for additional information and to apply.
General Manager
KWMU-FM, St. Louis
Scope and responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the General Manager are to foster the mission and vision of KWMU-FM through daily management and review of operations; develop budget requests and approve expenditures; establish operational goals and philosophies and instruct the staff on methods and procedures; supervise public relations and fundraising activities; and advance relationships with campus constituents and external professional and trade organizations. Bringing successful closure to the currently active capital campaign to fund new office and studio facilities for KWMU is an utmost priority for this position. The General Manager of KWMU reports to the UM-St. Louis Vice Chancellor for Advancement. Experience and abilities required: The successful candidate should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the position and at least 7 years of substantial work experience in a senior administrative capacity in broadcasting operations or related field. Proven leadership in administration, strategic and financial planning, fundraising, board development, entrepreneurial ventures, oral and written communication, and commitment to diversity required. Experience in public broadcasting and familiarity with the policies and procedures of a university licensee is desirable. Application procedure: Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae/résumé and the names and contact information of three professional references. Electronic submissions are required through the UMSL Human Resources at www.umsl.jobs. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. Inquiries may be directed to: James Richards, Chair, KWMU General Manager Search Committee, JamesRichardsumsl.edu, 314-516-5936.
Production/Programming
Broadcast Producer Intermediate
Michigan Public Media, Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Radio, the public radio station of the University of Michigan, seeks a reporter/producer to cover statewide issues and produce news spots and features for our statewide audience. The ideal candidate must be able to take a wide range of state issues and provide clear, compelling explanations and context for our listeners under daily deadlines. The candidate will have experience developing enterprise stories, excellent journalism skills, and superior writing and radio production abilities. The candidate should also have live studio experience. Previous on-air fundraising and hosting experience preferred. This reporter will produce short and long form news stories. These stories will be sound-rich with high production values and journalistic integrity. Michigan Radio reporters are expected to file regularly with NPR and other national outlets. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or relevant field, and public radio news experience. Experience filing for NPR is a plus. A CD of recent news stories and features must be submitted with application. Send CD to Vincent Duffy, News Director, Michigan Radio, 535 W. William St. Suite 110, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Please apply online through the University of Michigan employment site. Go to http://www.umich.edu and click on Employment and then Job Posting. Search for Job ID #24245. You can also access this information at: http://www.michiganradio.org/employment.html. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Program/Field Producer
America Abroad Media, Washington, DC
America Abroad Media is seeking a Program/Field Producer for its internationally distributed (PRI) monthly public radio program that provides in-depth analysis of foreign policy and international affairs. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual with strong radio production and journalism skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment. Requires extensive international travel and field production work. Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field, M.A. preferred. 4 years’ experience in broadcast production, public radio preferred. 2 years’ extensive experience in editing radio interviews and writing long-form scripts, preferably for an hour-long format program. Experience producing on Cool Edit, ProTools or similar broadcast digital audio workstations and editing in-depth interviews. Learn more at www.americaabroadmedia.org. Please send a resume and cover letter to jobsamericaabroadmedia.org or mail to: Producer Job Search, America Abroad Media, 1020 19th St., N.W., Suite 650, Washington, DC 20036.
Director of Broadcast and Distribution
ITVS, San Francisco
ITVS, the largest independent program provider on public television, is seeking a Director of Broadcast and Distribution. This position provides leadership in the management and strategic development of the Broadcast and Communications Department and leadership in Annual Planning and key activities, and builds and maintains strong relationships with key constituents, including PBS, PBS strands and other distributors. The Director is responsible for providing oversight on public television timelines, securing broadcast distribution of ITVS programs on PBS and other broadcasters, and collecting and reporting distribution data. Qualified applicants must have strong leadership, experience in managing a high-functioning team under deadlines, excellent written and oral communication skills, and aptitude for cultivating strategic relationships. See www.itvs.org for complete job posting. To apply: e-mail itvsitvs.org with Director of Broadcast & Distribution/NAME in the subject line. Deadline: open until filled.
Metro Reporter
KPBS, San Diego
KPBS TV/FM, San Diego’s premier public broadcasting organization, seeks experienced full-time Reporter to cover metro news beat on current San Diego and regional issues; produce daily news for radio, in-depth radio features and special reports; and anchor Saturday radio newscasts. Other duties include creating online content and occasional TV reports. May appear as a guest or host on KPBS programs. Requires degree, 2 years’ experience in journalism and demonstrated experience developing and maintaining a beat and/or covering an issue. Salary: $3,269 to $4,583 per month plus excellent benefits. Applications and supplemental questions accepted until Sept. 19, 2008. Apply online at jobsfoundation.sdsu.edu or call SDSU Research Foundation at 619-594-5703. Specify Job # 080218. EEO/AA/Title IX Employer.
Senior Producer, Producers (3 positions)
KCFR, Centennial, CO
KCFR News is seeking a Senior Producer and two Producers for a new hour-long live daily talk show launching in early 2009. This new program, part of KCFR’s 18-member news department, will provide a much broader spectrum of local programming, a daily forum to immediately and substantively address major timely and breaking news stories, and foster meaningful community interaction and insight. Full details on positions and requirements are at www.cpr.org (click on “Employment”). Positions open until filled, EOE/AA.
Cedar Rapids Reporter
Iowa Public Radio, Cedar Rapids
Reports from the Iowa Public Radio (IPR) Cedar Rapids news bureau for KUNI/KUNY/KRNI and other stations in the IPR Network; produces features and news wraps; develops and produces special news programs; and serves as program host on as-needed basis. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, political science or related field plus at least 1 year of experience, including news reporting, interviewing, writing and hosting required. Experience with editing and production equipment preferred. Student experience will be considered. Weekend and evening work will be necessary. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. The University offers an excellent benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, TIAA-CREF, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. For details, visit www.uni.edu/hrs/benefits. Application materials received by Oct. 1, 2008, will be given first consideration. Additional information provided upon request, 319-273-3424. Send cover letter, resume, a CD featuring examples of reporting experience, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of 3 references to: Cedar Rapids Reporter Search Chair, Human Resources, 027 Gilchrist, UNI, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0034. Fax: 319-273-2927. E-mail: HRS-Applicationsuni.edu. URL: www.uni.edu. UNI is a smoke-free campus. AA/EEO.
Radio News Reporter
Wisconsin Public Radio, Madison
Join our team of award-winning journalists at Wisconsin Public Radio, as reporter at our La Crosse bureau. If you enjoy producing in-depth reports and want to immerse yourself in news of regional and statewide importance, look no further than Wisconsin Public Radio’s News Department. We have the ideal job for an individual with up to 2 or more years of experience in radio news reporting and announcing with strong on-air skills. You must hold a bachelor’s degree and exhibit technical mastery of computers, control board, audio recorders and digital audio production equipment. Please see our posting at www.wpr.org/about/ to learn more. Contact: Betsy Nelson, 821 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706. 608-262-5221; nelsonwpr.org. EOE.
Posted August 29, 2008
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