Production/Programming
News Director
WUSF Public Broadcasting, Tampa
This position will be responsible for leading a staff of creative and enterprising reporters, hosts and producers who generate NPR-quality news features, spot news and special programming. The position will make daily news assignments and oversee editing to ensure clarity, journalistic integrity and story impact. Will oversee FM news production and help shape and initiate strategic vision and coordinate all news department resources. Position is expected to work in a collaborative management style. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field of study and 3 years’ professional broadcast journalism experience (news reporting, writing, editing and on-air required). Prefer 3 years’ newsroom management experience, work experience in a multiperson public broadcasting newsroom, experience in working with a budget, experience with on-air fundraising, experience in multimedia storytelling. Competitive salary. To apply, send cover letter, resume, application AND air-check demo (MP3 format, no longer than 7 minutes) demonstrating reporting and hosting abilities to HR
wusf.org or mail to Lisa Clementi, WUSF Public Broadcasting, TVB 100 , 4202 Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620. Applications and other information on position may be accessed at www.wusf.org. Employment app is required.
Management/Finance
General Manager
KRCL, Salt Lake City
KRCL 90.9FM seeks an experienced and forward-thinking General Manager. KRCL, celebrating its 30th anniversary, serves the greater Wasatch Front and beyond via streaming. SLC, host of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and known for excellent skiing and world-class symphony and ballet, thriving music scene, and the Sundance Film Festival, is a vacation destination for 25 million visitors. The General Manager (GM) oversees the management of day-to-day operations and compliance with all legal and fiscal requirements. KRCL has 10 full-time, 3 part-time staff with 60 volunteers and Board of Trustees. The GM is responsible for the fiscal health and fulfillment of the mission of the station. Full description, requirements and responsibilities, with dead-line and salary range, can be found at: www.krcl.org. Phone calls not accepted.
Education/Outreach
Vice President for Education
Alabama Public TV, Birmingham
Alabama Public Television (APT) is seeking to replace its VP for Education, who is retiring. Responsibilities include overseeing major federal, state and local grants, the Early Learning, Education and eLearning professional development divisions, and the online educational media content library, including the development of new educational digital content. This position will assist with fundraising, interact with corporate supporters and board members, and be responsible for managing multiple budgets involving multiple funding sources. Requirements: master’s degree in education, advanced degree preferred, a minimum of 10 years’ experience in administration in an education setting. Must be a proven manager with excellent communication skills and contacts in the educational community. Must be willing to travel both statewide and nationally. Send resumes to: Attn: VP of Education, APT, 2112 11th Ave. South, #400, Birmingham, AL 35205. Resumes will be received and considered until the position is filled. APT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.
Fellowship
Lee Ester News Fellowship
Wisconsin Public Radio, Madison
Wisconsin Public Radio is accepting applications for the annual News Fellowship based in Madison, WI. The Lee Ester News Fellow will be a promising new or very recent bachelor’s or master’s graduate interested in deepening his or her experience and skills in news radio broadcasting.
S/he will be responsible for start-to-finish preparation of assigned news segments/newscasts that are balanced, issue-oriented and analytical. Concentrated coaching and feedback on writing, editing, voicing and other aspects of radio news reporting are important elements of this fellowship. This paid internship will be a 75% time appointment for nine months, Sept. 1, 2009 through May 31, 2010. Please see complete posting at www.wpr.org (about WPR). Betsy Nelson, 821 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706. 608-262-5221, betsy.nelsonwpr.org. EOE/AA.
POSITIONS WANTED
Writing/Editing
Jerrod Johnson
Writer/Editor
Imaginative, hard-working Writer-Editor with 13 years of TV promotions experience and the results to back it up. Will energize your on-air. Avid, FCP, After Effects. Excellent eye for graphics. Able to relocate for job. Demo reel online at vimeo.com/4612393. E-mail: jseabornjohnsongmail.com.
Katy June-Friesen
Writer/Editor
Former associate editor at Current is now a freelance writer/editor. My services: news and feature writing about arts, culture, history and media; narrative writing (such as treatments); editing and producing newsletters, writing assessments and outreach materials for nonprofits; shooting and editing video for the Web. Contact: k.junefriesenyahoo.com.
Production/Programming
Dave Drexler
PBS Voice-over Imaging
Trusted PBS voice talent with national credits offering warm, PTV-friendly announcing for local stations. Affordable promo/voice imaging solutions tailored to your needs via web or ISDN. Major market PBS station voice for 22 years can be your out-of-house staff announcer with in-house feel. Demos at www.drexlermedia.com.
