Production/Programming
News Director
KERA, Dallas
North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc. (KERA), the Dallas/Fort Worth PBS and NPR affiliate, has an opening for a News Director. This position oversees the local news service, and will develop, launch and produce a weekday half-hour radio/online news program. The News Director develops and oversees all multimedia news content consistent with KERA’s high standards of quality and journalistic integrity. Our ideal candidate will have experience in multimedia storytelling; excellent news judgment and editing skills; and strong collaboration skills to work with other KERA divisions and external content partners. This position plans and administers the news budget. Successful candidate will have a B.A. degree in journalism or evidence of significant professional accomplishment in journalism. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in news management and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. This position requires strong organizational and management skills, knowledge of sound editing and digital radio production techniques and knowledge of online news platforms and production. Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume
kera.org. KERA is an EOE.
Technology
Vice President
KERA, Dallas
North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc. (KERA), the Dallas/Fort Worth PBS and NPR affiliate, has an opening for a Vice President-Technology. Oversee design, implementation and maintenance of technology platforms in a top-5 market television and radio station. Responsibilities include systems in broadcast engineering, broadcast operations, IT and production services for TV, radio and digital platforms for North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc. The VP will manage four direct reports and this position reports to the CFO. Ten years’ experience in technology management in a media environment. Public broadcasting experience is a plus. A solid understanding of FCC rules and requirements and of broadcast systems and technologies is important.Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resumekera.org. KERA is an EOE.
Morning Edition Host/Reporter
KUNC-FM, Greeley, CO
The ideal person must have an engaging hosting style as well as conversational and credible news delivery. Duties include writing and anchoring hourly newscasts, daily spot reporting for ATC, and producing two-ways for Morning Edition. A successful candidate will have at least two years of hosting, public radio news and fundraising experience. College degree preferred. Salary DOE with exceptional benefits. Applicant should submit a cover letter, resume and CD/MP3 files with examples of newscast, hosting and feature reporting to: KUNC Programming Dept., 822 Seventh St., Suite 530, Greeley, CO 80631 or to
humanresourceskunc.org. EEO. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications is May 8, 2009.
Washington Reporter
Living on Earth, Somerville, MA
Living on Earth, PRI’s award-winning, weekly one-hour environmental news program, is looking for a Washington reporter. The Washington reporter will produce news stories and conduct interviews that give listeners insight into important environmental events and issues; cover press conferences, hearings and meetings; keep LOE producers and editors aware of upcoming events; and assist in planning stories, interviews and program segments. Ideal candidate has at least 5 years’ experience in journalism; experience reporting for a national audience; strong writing skills and conversational on-air manner; demonstrated knowledge of environmental trends and issues, public policy and politics. Radio journalism experience and sense of humor a plus. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently in the D.C. bureau while cooperating with team members in offices in Boston and Los Angeles. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Please mail cover letter, resume and work samples to: jobs2loe.org. Or mail to: Jobs, Living on Earth, 20 Holland St., Suite 408, Somerville, MA 02144.
Marketing/Development
Statewide Fund Development Dir.
IPBS, Indianapolis, IN
IPBS, Indiana’s state association of public radio and TV broadcasters, seeks a dynam-ic Statewide Fund Development Director. Working from Indianapolis, this full-time position is responsible for all statewide IPBS fundraising through solicitations and grants, marketing IPBS projects and managing service contracts. The ability to work collaboratively with individual member stations while securing statewide association funding is essential. Five years of successful revenue development experience, preferably in a public broadcasting or similar environment, is required. Interviewed candidates must supply documentation of past, recent success in fundraising and/or grant writing. IPBS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applications accepted immediately via e-mail. Position open until filled. Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements in Word or PDF attachments to rrhodesipbs.org. No calls or walk-ins.
Dir. of Foundation & Business Support
KUSP, Santa Cruz, CA
Leads and implements KUSP’s Foundation and Business Support programs, including underwriting, business sponsorship, matching gifts, foundation relations and grant writing. Committed to significant local programming in tandem with news from NPR, BBC and independent sources, KUSP serves the Monterey Bay area/Salinas Valley/Big Sur Coast. To learn more about the position and how to apply, visit www.kusp.org/jobs. Open until filled; application review begins April 30, 2009. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Administrative
Administrative Assistant
WVTF Public Radio, Roanoke, VA
Job duties: Receptionist and Office Assistant. Answering phone calls, reconciliation of information and financial data, records management, scheduling, data collection, inventory, budget management and funds collections. Qualifications: Previous administrative support experience with bookkeeping and math skills; strong computer skills, data entry, mail merges, word processing and Internet navigation. Preferred qualifications: Experience with WordPerfect and Microsoft Windows; excellent interpersonal skills; working with comma-delimited files; familiarity with University forms and procedures. Pay Band 3. Apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu. Refer to posting number 090187. Attach resume. Individuals desiring assistance/accommodation in application/interview process should contact 540-231-9331 voice or 540-231-6258 TDD. WVTF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants have the right to notify appropriate local, state or federal agencies if they believe they have been victims of discrimination. Reviews begin May 3, 2009.
Management/Finance
Chief Financial Officer
Rocky Mountain PBS, Denver
Rocky Mountain PBS (RMPBS) seeks a Chief Financial Officer to participate with other appropriate management staff in the development and execution of the RMPBS Strategic Plan, Annual Operating Plan and new ventures. Responsibilities include: directing and leading the finance function, management information systems and other administrative functions. Serving as a member of the senior management team of RMPBS. Supervising the human resources function. Ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree and CPA. Advanced degree in finance or law is desirable. Experience in public accounting and a minimum of 5 years in the management and supervision of accounting, finance, treasury and human resource areas. Demonstrated capability in budgeting, forecasting and taxation is important, as is experience in administration of governmental grants. Strong analytical skills, change leadership and team building and a bias for action, combined with strong interpersonal skills, is important. Send resume, salary requirements and references to: CFO Search Committee, 1089 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204, fax 303-620-5600 or e-mail hrrmpbs.org. Deadline May 15, 2009 by 4:30 p.m. MST. EOE. For more details, please visit www.rmpbs.org.
Human Resources Director
The Pacifica Foundation, Berkeley, CA
The Pacifica Foundation (Berkeley, CA), the oldest network of noncommercial, community-based radio stations in the United States, is seeking to hire a new Human Resources Director. The Human Resources Director is responsible for developing and organizing all human resources activities of the Foundation, including but not limited to employment compensation, benefits, training and equal opportunities. HR Director will working under the supervision of the Executive Director and with the General Managers throughout the network to maintain compliance with all EEOC regulations/training relating to California corporations nonprofit employment. The ideal candidate will possess a college degree in human resources management and a minimum 3 years’ experience, preferably in nonprofit management. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Salary range starting at $60K. Deadline for submission is May 20, 2009. For full job description, please go to Pacifica.org. Submit resume/cover letter via Internet to: resumepacifica.org. Or mail hard copy to: Pacifica Foundation, Attn: Human Resources Director Search, 1925 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. The Pacifica Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition or sexual orientation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Executive Director
Pacifica Foundation, Berkeley, CA
The Pacifica Foundation (Berkeley, CA), the oldest network of noncommercial, community-based radio stations in the United States, is seeking to hire a new Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for all day-to-day management activities of the Foundation, including the hiring, firing and supervising of national office and managerial staff; implementing Board policy and by-laws; overseeing fundraising and development activities; supervising production and distribution of national programming; working with the Chief Financial Officer to maintain fiscal and physical integrity. The ideal candidate will possess a college degree and/or at least 10 years’ relevant radio broadcast experience, including nonprofit management. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Salary range starts at $80K. Deadline for submission is May 20, 2009. For full job description, please go to Pacifica.org. Submit resume/cover letter via Internet to: resumepacifica.org or mail hard copy to: Pacifica Foundation, Attn: Executive Director Search, 1925 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. The Pacifica Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition or sexual orientation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Chief Financial Officer
Pacifica Foundation, Berkeley, CA
The Pacifica Foundation (Berkeley, CA), the oldest network of noncommercial, community-based radio stations in the United States, is seeking to hire a new Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for all aspects of Pacifica Foundation accounting, income and disbursement of funds and reporting current financial status on a monthly basis to Executive Director and Pacifica National Board; implementing Board policy and by-laws where they pertain to finances; preparing annual budget; managing banking relationships, investment accounts and Foundation assets; working with and training business managers from each respective signal area; working under the supervision of the Executive Director and Pacifica National Board to maintain financial integrity. The ideal candidate will possess a college degree in accounting and hold CPA Certification; have at least 10 years’ experience in accounting, including accounting specific to nonprofit California corporations; and have demonstrated familiarity with all stages of SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, all GASB/FASB regulations and CPB reporting requirements. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Salary range starts at $70K. Deadline for submission is May 20, 2009. For full job description, please go to Pacifica.org. Submit resume/cover letter via Internet to: resumepacifica.org or mail hard copy to: Pacifica Foundation, Attn: Chief Financial Officer Search, 1925 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. The Pacifica Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. The Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition or sexual orientation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Production/Programming
Tim Lennox
TV Anchor/Host/Producer/Writer
New-media-friendly, award-winning 11-year public TV anchor/host/producer/writer available now! As newspapers cut back, will your station or network take advantage to grow your local/state news products? In adversity there is opportunity. E-mail me at
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Richard Hetland
Public radio veteran
Classical music public radio veteran with major-market experience looking for opportunity to assist dedicated classical music service with music programming needs. Also competent and engaging on-air host with over 15 years’ experience. Widely varied musical background includes professional-level experience in jazz and other genres, but prefers to be part of an organization that’s genuinely committed to classical radio. richardhetlandcomcast.net.
Management/Finance
Thomas Terry Jr.
Public radio senior manager
Public radio senior manager with strategic skills, entrepreneurial team player, great interpersonal skills, competencies, knowledge, ability and personal attributes relevant to perform at a public radio station in an exemplary fashion. Twenty-five years’ experience in public radio operations and programming management. Contact Thomas Terry at Thomas_TerryJrYahoo.com.
Marketing/Development
Daniel Nelson
Recent public broadcasting management graduate
Successful national and local on-air fundraiser, special events planner and development professional receiving Public Broadcasting Management M.A., August 2009, seeks public media employer to make use of research and interest in multiplatform fundraising and digital strategies. Concerned about our system’s current direction and able to bring vision and implementation to those seeking ingenuity. Contact Daniel at dn215608ohio.edu.
