Management/Finance
V.P. of Finance & Administration
APTS, Arlington, VA
The Association of Public Television Stations seeks a Vice President of Finance and Administration to manage the financial affairs of the association and oversee the day-to-day management of operations. The person will be responsible for establishing and managing budgets, the preparation of interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, financial analyses of operations, and investment supervision. This position will ensure the continuing innovation of finance operations and procedures through evaluation of industry best- practices and technology. This person will also maintain financial books and records of the association so that they meet the highest standards of financial integrity and generally accepted accounting principles, yet are fully accessible by management to improve cost-center and association management control. The position will report directly to the President and CEO. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA certification, MBA preferred. Five to ten years’ accounting experience and five years’ experience in a managerial role of an accounting department/staff, preferably as Controller or Assistant Controller. The Vice President of Finance and Administration position is a regular full-time exempt position. The position includes an excellent benefits package, a pleasant working environment, and opportunity for growth. APTS is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit a cover letter with salary history by Oct. 5, 2009 to Tammye F. Heatley, APTS, 2100 Crystal Drive, Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22202. Fax application to 202-654-4236 or e-mail to jobs
apts.org. No phone calls, please. Visit www.apts.org.
Marketing/Development
Director of Development
The George Washington University, Washington, DC
The George Washington University has created a new position for a Director of Development, Major Gifts in the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences for the School of Media and Public Affairs. Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., GW’s School of Media and Public Affairs is a dynamic interdisciplinary program where media, public affairs and politics intersect. The faculty is composed of cutting-edge scholars and award-winning journalists whose research, creative work and teaching focus on political communication, journalism in the digital age and the rapidly changing global media landscape. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, securing, and stewardship of major gifts, including a focus on corporate and foundation donors, for the School and support the day-to-day Development management within this School. Development work for the School of Media and Public Affairs will support the School's growth in curriculum, research, symposia, events and media productions. Excellent writing skills are required. For more details and to apply, go to https://www.gwu.jobs/ ; Posting Number: 0601403; Director of Development, School of Media and Public Affairs.
Dir. of Development & Major Gifts
WFCR-FM, Amherst, MA
WFCR-FM, public radio for western New England, licensed to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, seeks a Director of Development & Major Gifts to lead the fundraising efforts of one of the nation’s most successful mid-market public radio stations. The WFCR Director of Development is responsible for the development efforts that raise over $3.1 million in annual support from individuals and businesses through personal solicitations, direct mail, telemarketing, on-air and online fundraising, underwriting and special events. The Director will focus substantial effort on WFCR’s major-giving program and is responsible for coordinating and conducting all aspects of WFCR’s $4.3 million capital campaign. The Director is also responsible for ensuring the production of the major communications and public relations pieces for WFCR and for overseeing the outreach and marketing efforts of the station. The successful candidate will be an innovative, self-motivated leader and accomplished fundraising professional with an excellent track record of leadership in major gifts and/or capital campaigns and substantial experience managing and directing the staff of a development program. The individual will have superior communication skills: verbal, written and presentation; and must be adept at building and maintaining strong donor relationships. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus 7 years’ experience in development for nonprofits or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Public broadcasting experience is preferred. Demonstrated experience in major-giving and/or capital campaigns, communications and/or public relations and at least four of the following areas: planned giving, on-air fundraising, direct mail, personal solicitations, corporate/foundation solicitation, special events, outreach and marketing. Demonstrated fiscal management and supervisory experience. Proficiency required in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. WFCR is located in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, a region renowned for distinguished educational institutions and a vibrant artistic and cultural life. Amherst is quintessentially New England with easy access to major metropolitan centers of the Northeast. Salary commensurate with skills and experience. Send cover letter and resume to Search R31861, Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Building, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. Review of applications will begin Oct. 5, 2009, and continue until position is filled. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Director of Development
Vegas PBS, Las Vegas, NV
Vegas PBS seeks an experienced Director of Development to lead its private-sector fundraising efforts. Vegas PBS has an annual budget of $12 million and is completing a $65 million capital campaign, which will allow expansion of technology services including public service media, educational media, workforce development, distance education, and emergency response communications. These services originate from a dramatic new 108,000 square foot LEED Gold campus. Applicant must demonstrate a record of success through increased corporate support, foundation support, annual giving by individuals, planned gifts, and government grants. Strong marketing skills, knowledge of audience research, experience in guiding a development team, leadership skills that involve community volunteers, and success in executing an integrated development plan are required. The successful candidate will have management experience in a large-scale broadcasting or nonprofit fundraising environment; demonstrate a collaborative management style; be committed to innovative techniques; and have appreciation of the Vegas PBS mission. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years’ management experience in a supervisory field. Starting salary $73,488, plus competitive benefit package. Submit detailed resume to Bernie Goodemote, 3050 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121, or fax to 702-799-2954. Job open until filled. Competitive applicants will be contacted and required to submit a formal online application. EOE.
Member Station Coordinator
Public Broadcasting Shops, Virtual Office
Public Broadcasting Shops is seeking a qualified individual to manage member station relations. Responsibilities include development of proposals for individual broadcasters and finalization of agreements. Experience with website content integration, print and e-mail marketing, membership campaigns and premium packages desirable. Excellent communication skills required. Familiarity with contracts a plus. For a complete position description, please visit www.pubshops.org/team.aspx.
Research Assistant
APTS, Washington, DC
The Association of Public Television Stations seeks a Research Assistant to conduct research and writing for federal grants for member public television stations. The position will report to the APTS Grant Coordinator. The Research Assistant activities include, but are not limited to, locating potential sources of funding, distributing funding information to member stations, providing writing and technical assistance to member stations, identifying prospective funders and partners for member stations, and developing funding strategies in conference with the Grant Coordinator. This position requires excellent research, writing, organizational and communications skills; prior experience in federal and foundation grant research and writing; and the ability to perform well in a team environment. The Research Assistant position is a 16-month full-time exempt term position with the opportunity to continue on a longer-term basis. The position includes an excellent benefits package and pleasant working environment. APTS is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit a cover letter with salary history, resume and a brief writing sample by Oct. 5, 2009 to Tammye F. Heatley, APTS, 2100 Crystal Drive, Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22202, fax application to 202-654-4236, or e-mail to jobsapts.org. No phone calls, please. Visit www.apts.org.
Production/Programming
Producer-Technical Director
American Public Media, St. Paul, MN
Speaking of Faith with Krista Tippett, the Peabody and Webby Award-winning conversation about “religion, meaning, ethics, and ideas,” seeks an energetic, creative and collaborative Producer-Technical Director, who will contribute to the editorial mission of the show and be responsible for all technical aspects. See APM jobs for details: http://americanpublicmedia.publicradio.org/careers. EOE.
News Reporter
KPLU, Seattle/Tacoma, WA
KPLU Public Radio has a job opening for a reporter to cover education. The reporter will produce stories for broadcast and the Web. The position is a three-day-per-week (Monday-Wednesday) job share based out of KPLU’s Seattle studios. Applicants should be experienced radio producers/reporters. Salary range is $23.00-$25.00 an hour with benefits. Must be a member of AFTRA. Please submit application, cover letter and resume online at: http://employment.plu.edu. Applicants must also submit a CD with 3 story samples of your on-air work. Story samples do not need to be education related, but applicant must show a keen interest in this beat. AA/EOE.
FM News Director
KRWG, Las Cruces, NM
KRWG-FM, a public service of New Mexico State University, seeks an innovative and energetic News Director (Requisition 2009010096). The News Director supervises a newsroom operation and will shoot/edit daily stories for radio, television, and online distribution. Qualifications: a minimum bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field; 1 year direct experience. Submit letter of application, resume, DVD (preferred) or CD air check and a list of three references by 5 p.m. Sept. 30, 2009, to Yolanda Mendoza, KRWG-FM, MSC FM91, P.O. Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003. Visit http://hr.nmsu.edu/employment/employment.html for more information regarding this position.
