Management/Finance
Executive Director
WCQS, Asheville, NC
Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc. is excited to announce its search for the position of Executive Director. WNCPR, Inc. owns and operates WCQS (www.wcqs.org), serving Asheville and 11 neighboring counties in Western North Carolina. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, WCQS serves a culturally rich and diverse population. WCQS is a community licensee founded in 1984 with a coverage area population of 550,000 and average weekly cume of 66,000. With 10 full-time staff, the station operates with an annual budget in excess of $1 million. We invite candidates who have the energy, integrity, talent, and experience to lead WCQS in achieving our Vision. We are seeking an Executive Director who can share our enthusiasm and passion and who can lead us into a higher level of service to Western North Carolina. WCQS is an EOE/AA employer. Visit www.livingstonassociates.net for full position announcement and application information. For full consideration, apply by February 15, 2010.
Director of Radio Engagement
Natl. Center for Media Engagement , Madison, WI
The new Director of Radio Engagement will help shape the thinking and engagement efforts of the public radio community nationwide. The National Center for Media Engagement has an enviable track record in strengthening public media’s local service through community engagement. NCME is wholly funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and is attached to the University of Wisconsin-Extension on the UW-Madison campus. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years with significant experience in and knowledge of public radio. Full details and requirements at: http://mediaengage.org/connect/employment. Betsy Nelson, 821 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706. betsy.nelson
wpt.org. EOE/AA.
Deputy Director,
Natl. Center for Media Engagement , Madison, WI
Second in command, the Deputy Director supports the strategic programming of the National Center for Media Engagement, attached to the University of Wisconsin-Extension. NCME is wholly funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and assists public broadcasting television and radio stations across the country deepen their community engagement through programming and new media initiatives. Depending on skills/experience, the Deputy Director will oversee communications and/or assessments, digital technology and social media efforts. You must bring 7+ years of experience, preferably in public broadcasting, supervising staff; very high level communication skills, a bachelor’s degree and more. Details at www.WPR.org/about/. Betsy Nelson, 821 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706. betsy.nelsonwpr.org. EOE/AA.
Marketing/Development
Development Director
Youth Radio, Oakland, CA
Youth Radio/Media International is seeking an experienced Development Director who can grow and lead a development department, diversifying revenue sources while capitalizing on Youth Radio’s long history in public media. The Development Director will work closely with the Board, Executive Director, senior staff, and finance department, and supervise the work of development associates, grant writers and administrative interns in day-to-day operations. The Development Director will actively pursue established fundraising models/traditional sources of revenue within public broadcasting, including but not limited to: car donations, membership, events, sponsorship and underwriting. In addition, this position will supervise the development of traditional and nontraditional nonprofit revenue sources, including local and national foundations, government agencies and individual donors. YR/YMI is close to the completion of a $5 million capital campaign. The organization’s annual budget is currently $4 million. The successful candidate: Will be a strong communicator with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach. Will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Will demonstrate knowledge of strategy and practices associated with individual giving, corporate giving, private foundation, and public-sector fundraising. Will possess a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in nonprofit development, finance and/or communication activities. Key responsibilities: Initiate expanded fundraising efforts with an emphasis on traditional public media sources, as noted above. Working with the Board, Executive Director and the Finance Department, produce an annual fundraising plan. Research and identify funding prospects. Write and submit proposals and reports; oversee department staff in the writing of foundation and government proposals. Oversee department staff in the development and execution of direct-mail and online fundraising campaigns.Excellent interpersonal skills; high integrity; ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of fundraising database software-Donor Perfect, Grant Wave or Raiser’s Edge. To apply for this position, please send cover letter, resume, writing and salary history: By mail to Youth Radio, Human Resources-Development Director, 1701 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612. By e-mail to: hryouthradio.org, with “Development Director Search” in subject line. By fax to: 510-899-8770, ATTN: Human Resources Department.
Dev. & Corporate Support Director
WDAV, Davidson, NC
WDAV, an all-classical, 100,000-watt NPR- member station serving the Charlotte, NC, region over the air and a growing international audience online, is seeking an entrepreneurial Development & Corporate Support Director with demonstrated success in regional or national fundraising. The station, licensed to Davidson College, also produces a roster of regionally and nationally syndicated programs that includes NPR World of Opera, Radio Chopin, Concierto, Carolina Live, Spoleto Today and Spoleto Chamber Music. Primary responsibilities include initiating and building lifelong relationships with members, corporate supporters, foundations and partners through on-air, online and direct-mail campaigns and special events; growing the station’s endowment; leading and mentoring underwriting and development staff; actively participating in station strategic planning. Successful candidate will have a love of the arts and proficiency with technology; will be team-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Public broadcasting experience strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years success in nonprofit fundraising or a closely related field. WDAV’s website is www.wdav.org. View job description, submit an application at https://jobs.davidson.edu. Davidson College is an Equal Opportunity employer; applications from women and minorities are encouraged.
Business Development Manager
Youth Radio, Oakland, CA
Youth Radio, a converged media production company, is looking to hire a highly experienced Business Development Manager with a deep Rolodex of relationships in the news and digital media businesses. In coordination with senior production staff, the Business Development Manager will: prospect for and ink business relationships with advertisers, underwriters and sponsorships for Youth Radio content; negotiate cross-platform sponsorships, CPM advertising and affiliate revenue-sharing partnerships; supervise campaign delivery and ad network contracts. Candidates must have substantial experience with online business advertising and strategy, public and commercial broadcast outlets, web portals and newspapers, deal negotiations, and analysis. For detailed description and how to apply, visit: www.youthradio.org/jobs-openings.
Programming/Production
Reporter/Producer
Oregon Public Broadcasting, Bend
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) seeks a Reporter/Producer to join our award winning news department. This Reporter/Producer is based in Bend and primarily covers stories in central and eastern Oregon. For more information and instructions on how to apply, go to: www.opb.org/insideopb/careers/jobs/.
