Management/Finance
Executive Director
Public Broadcasting Management Association
PBMA is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization. The PBMA board is exploring the options of whether to employ an ED directly or continue to use an association management model. If we choose to directly hire an Executive Director, it will be a full time position reporting to the PBMA Board of Directors through its Chair. The Executive Director manages all activities of the organization including but not limited to, Strategic Planning, Board Development, Developing programs and services, fundraising initiatives, representing PBMA, communicating with stakeholders and promoting the value of the Association. An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Employer. We encourage individual applicants to review and respond to the RFP, which can be found on the PBMA website, www.pbma.org. To apply for the position, visit www.livingstonassociates.net and follow the directions there. For full consideration, applications must be received by Sept, 1, 2010.
Production/Programming
Senior Producer for National Programming
North Carolina Public Radio WUNC-FM, Chapel Hill
North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC-FM, the public radio station licensed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is seeking a Senior Producer to supervise the research, production and broadcast of its nationally syndicated program The Story with Dick Gordon. The Story is a news and public affairs program produced at WUNC-FM. The program is distributed to more than 100 stations by American Public Media, has more than 750,000 listeners a week (Fall 2009) and is podcast 500,000 times a month. Successful applicants for the Senior Producer position will have proven experience in first-person narrative journalism, a commitment to innovation and an adventurous spirit that will help bring new voices to public radio. The Senior Producer leads content selection and helps set the editorial direction for the program. Job duties include extensive research into current issues in cultural trends, politics, health care, public policy and other issues. The Senior Producer supervises a Managing Editor, four broadcast producers and freelancers and works closely with the program host and fill-in hosts. The Senior Producer also manages budgets, schedules, resources and assists the Program Director and General Manager with marketing and grant-writing efforts. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, with a master’s degree preferred. Ten years experience as a journalist or broadcast producer is required with increasing responsibility in each successive position. A minimum of five years' management and supervisory experience is required. WUNC will consider applicants with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Candidates must have excellent journalistic research and writing skills. A demonstrated ability to plan and meet deadlines, working with materials from a variety of sources and collaborators, is essential. Experience finding guests who are "regular people” and producing programs that feature guests who are not typically interviewed by mainstream media is beneficial. A familiarity with national and international issues is strongly preferred. Experience in digital editing is preferred. North Carolina Public Radio is a highly regarded, community-oriented organization that consistently outperforms its market size. The Research Triangle area, including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top places to live, and provides a strong and loyal listener base for WUNC. The station has an experienced and highly skilled staff that provides award-winning news and programming to nearly 300,000 listeners (Fall 2009) each week. Interested candidates must apply online at http://jobs.unc.edu/2500266Candidates should be prepared to attach a current CV and cover letter. Please state in your cover letter where you saw this posting. It will help us in future recruitment efforts. Position is open until filled; first review of applications will begin on Aug. 31, 2010. WUNC-FM and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Vice President of Content
KCTS, Seattle
The media landscape is evolving — this is your opportunity to shape the outcome. Join KCTS 9 and help transform public broadcasting into a true public media organization in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. Enjoy the benefits of one of the most livable cities in the world along with the chance to redefine television content on air, online and in the community — as only public media can. KCTS 9 enjoys one of PBS’s strongest and most supportive audiences. As a hub for technological and philanthropic innovation, and with a thriving arts and music scene, the Seattle area is primed to be a nexus for the next wave of public media. The VP of Content will help create a vision for cross-platform content strategies and initiatives. The successful candidate will develop local content around the strategic key initiative areas of public affairs, arts, history and science — content that localizes the impact of national content. The VP of Content reports to the President & CEO and will oversee KCTS 9’s Content Division, including on-air, online and community outreach teams, as well as national productions and distribution. The ideal candidate will have bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, journalism, communications, new media or business; 10 years’ experience in content development, management or production; demonstrated knowledge and understanding of content development in a multiplatform environment, including television and web, preferably with experience in public broadcasting; demonstrated success in planning, budgeting and staff leadership; significant experience developing and communicating strategies for content objectives; and experience organizing and managing multiple priorities, projects and budgets. For more information, or to apply, see the full job description at http://kcts9.org/about/work/job.
Executive Producer,
Southern Remedy
Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Jackson
Mississippi Public Broadcasting, an award-winning statewide radio and television network, is seeking a seasoned Executive Producer for its weekday radio health program, Southern Remedy, as well as a new quarterly television version of the program. The position requires collaboration with medical experts to produce radio and television content. Position is also responsible for enhancing the radio program to achieve a more “national sound” for possible syndication. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent writing and organizational skills and capable of working across multiple media platforms. A medical background or health-care experience is a plus. Annual salary: $40,428.98. Complete description and application process at www.mpbonline.org. Deadline to apply: Aug. 18, 2010.
Broadcast Producer, Intermediate
Michigan Public Media,
Grand Rapids
Michigan Radio, the public radio station of the University of Michigan, seeks a reporter/producer to provide news coverage of West Michigan issues to our statewide audience. We seek a professional radio reporter with some multimedia experience to operate from our bureau in Grand Rapids, MI. The ideal candidate must be able to take a wide range of state issues and provide clear, compelling explanations and context for our listeners under daily deadlines. The candidate will have experience developing enterprise stories, excellent journalism skills and superior writing and radio production abilities. The candidate should also have live studio experience. Previous on-air fundraising experience preferred. This reporter will produce short- and long-form news stories. These stories will be sound-rich with high production values and journalistic integrity. Michigan Radio reporters are expected to file regularly with NPR and other national outlets. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or relevant field, and public radio news experience. Experience filing for NPR is a plus. Examples of recent on-air work of news stories and features must be submitted with application. Send MP3’s or a list of online links and samples to vduffy
umich.edu. Please apply online through the University of Michigan employment site. Go to http://umjobs.org. Search for Job ID #51370. You can also access this information at: www.michiganradio.org/ employment.html. The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Announcer/Rhythm & News
Music Director
Jefferson Public Radio, Ashland, OR
Southern Oregon University’s (SOU) Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) in Ashland, Oregon has an opening for Announcer/Rhythm & News Music Director. The position hosts a daily air shift of AAA/eclectic music; solicits, evaluates and catalogues new music; oversees the music on JPR’s Rhythm & News Service; generates playlists for the music industry; maintains relationships with industry representatives; and maintains JPR’s music library. The position also participates in on-air fundraising and assists with operational and production duties. A complete position description and application instructions are posted at: https://jobs.sou.edu. SOU is an equal access AA/EOE committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
Technology/Engineering
Director of Engineering
Blue Ridge PBS, Roanoke, VA
Blue Ridge PBS, serving western Virginia and portions of four other states with three regional transmitter sites headquartered in Roanoke, VA, has an immediate opening for a Director of Engineering. This position is responsible for all phases of the Engineering Department including personnel, budgeting, maintenance and on-air operations. The station operates/maintains three full-power television transmitters and associated microwave paths that serve 26,000 square miles. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ broadcast experience in a digital environment and strong technical skills and will possess SBE certification. Proficient IT abilities required. Applicants must be able to excel in a fast-paced environment, work well under pressure and be solution-oriented. This is a hands-on position. For a complete job description, visit our website: www.blueridgepbs.org. To apply, e-mail cover letter and resume to: jobsblueridgepbs.org. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE.
Posted Aug. 10, 2010
