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.
News On-Air Fundraising Producer
Colorado Public Radio, Centennial
Responsible for producing audio content for all on-air fundraising efforts on the News Service. Includes planning and managing a minimum of 3 annual pledge drives, recruiting and recording testimonials and participation in other membership and development initiatives. Complete details at www.cpr.org, under “About.” Minimum requirements: 2 years’ experience with digital radio/audio production, 2 years’ professional public radio experience, demonstrated writing skills, and demonstrated skills with producing on-air talent. Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 professional references to: Human Resources, Colorado Public Radio, 7409 South Alton Court, Centennial, CO 80112, or e-mail materials to: hrcpr.org. No calls, please. Competitive salary and benefits. EOE /AA.
VP, Field & Studio Operations
Georgia Public Broadcasting, Atlanta
Candidate qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in video/audio production, educational media or related field. Minimum 5 years’ experience in business management, production design, video/audio production facility or related setting. Working knowledge of studio operations and management. Must have strong project management, analytical, organizational, time-management, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills, with the ability to listen for understanding the needs of clients and staff. Job responsibilities include: Management of field and studio facilities including set design, video production and scheduling. Prepares filming schedules, manages personnel and studio assignments, and maintains studio supplies and equipment. Organizes and manages production projects outside of the main studio facility. Develops new markets, establishes charge rates and cost estimations, supervises accounting activity, and prepares production budget operational activities and services. Coordinates a variety of technical tasks involved in the operation of a studio, including setting and operating tape and mixing equipment to achieve the desired effect of the production. Maintains inventory of studio supplies and equipment; coordinates, evaluates, and makes recommendations for the use of new media technology in studio operations. We offer: paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and retirement plans; pre-tax benefits for health, dental, visual, life and accidental insurance; health and child care spending accounts; disability insurance; and opportunities for training and professional development. To apply: submit resume, letter of interest, and 3 work-related letters of references to jobs@gpb.org. (Note: Indicate job name in subject line of your e-mail.) Submit application materials by June 15, 2009. Georgia Public Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Marketing/Development
Vice President, Sales & Development
Georgia Public Broadcasting, Atlanta
Candidate qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business and administration, sales, marketing or related field. Minimum of 5 years or more in sales and development, marketing or related field or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. Job responsibilities include: Oversees all sales and development activities of Georgia Public Broadcasting. Leads and develops the sales and development team* by implementing strategies that target GPB’s structure, goals, metrics and incentives. Executes major deals and achieves all revenue goals as established by GPB. Acquires new clients and maintains the business of established accounts and partnerships. Focuses on development of current and potential donors to achieve results. Develops key sales relationships with major broadcast and cable organizations, agencies and related companies. Develop partners that enhance the operating needs, initiatives, projects and endowments of GPB. Forecasts sales budget to create plans to support and grow the company’s revenue and margin performance. We offer: Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and retirement plans; pre-tax benefits for health, dental, visual, life and accidental insurance; health and child-care spending accounts; disability insurance; and opportunities for training and professional development. To apply: Submit resume, letter of interest, and three work-related letters of references to jobsgpb.org. (Note: indicate job name in subject line of your e-mail.) Submit application materials by June 15, 2009. Georgia Public Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *Including Sales & Development, On-Air Fundraising and Direct Marketing teams.
