Marketing/Development
Director of Development
WGCU Public Media,
Fort Myers/Naples, FL
WGCU Public Media (PBS and NPR) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Director of Development. WGCU operates with a $7 million annual budget and a staff of 50 employees. Position reports to the General Manager and is responsible for overseeing membership, major donor, planned giving and development-related special events/fundraising activities. Serving Florida’s Southwest Coast — including the communities of Fort Myers, Naples, and Marco, Sanibel and Captiva Islands — WGCU-TV consistently ranks among the top most-watched public television stations in the country, and WGCU-FM ranks in the top 5 stations in the market. The stations enjoy the support of a stable 12,000-strong membership file and serve as the sole public television and radio programming source for Southwest Florida. Excellent benefits and competitive salary. How to apply: Visit http://jobs.fgcu.edu and access REQ #1204. ALL applications MUST BE submitted electronically through the University’s online system, SOAR. No paper or e-mail applications will be accepted. FGCU is an EOE, which has a commitment to cultural, racial and ethnic communities and encourages women and minorities to apply. It is expected that successful candidates share this commitment.
Listener Relations Manager
KPLU, Seattle/Tacoma, WA
KPLU seeks a dynamic, experienced professional to plan, lead, manage and grow efforts responsible for raising over $2.5 million each year from our multiplatform news, jazz and blues audience. Excellent benefits and life in the Pacific Northwest complement the package. KPLU is a community service of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA, with studios and offices in Tacoma and Seattle. Coverage extends from Vancouver, B.C., to Vancouver, WA, and globally via kplu.org and Jazz24.org. Complete details on qualifications and application procedures available at: www.kplu.org. EOE/AA.
Membership Manager
WRNI, Providence, RI
The Membership Manager shapes short- and long-term fundraising strategies to attain annual revenue goals while providing quality service to all members and listeners. WRNI provides the perfect environment for an independent self-starter looking to join an exciting venture and a dynamic team. We offer a competitive salary, benefits and plenty of opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Rhode Islanders. Job duties include: direct mail, pledge drives, gift acknowledgement, community advisory board and donor database management. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree, 2 years’ minimum experience in nonprofit membership or development, proficiency with Raiser’s Edge or other relational database, experience with direct mail fundraising, and an excellent sense of humor. Full information at www.wrni.org/employment.
Membership Manager
Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul
This position works with the Revenue Manager team in Membership to determine strategy and tactics for the Sustaining Member program. This position integrates strategies and tactics for this program into multichannel fundraising campaigns. Channels include direct mail, telemarketing, e-mail, e-newsletters, web-based promotions, web forms, mobile donations, social media and other digital media. This position is responsible for creating, through extensive analysis, revenue models that effectively identify prospects, manage net revenue and maintain a high percentage of renewing Sustainers. It is also responsible for meeting or exceeding assigned member and revenue goals and is part of the revenue manager team. This position requires complex problem-solving, managing projects of significant scope and identifying research-based opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth. This exciting position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a complex, data-intensive operational and analytical realm. Also requires at least 3 years’ experience in retention, loyalty and membership marketing. To apply, e-mail a resume and cover letter to: careers 
americanpublicmedia.org. Indicate position #122-11, Membership Manager, Sustaining Member Program. Minnesota Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage candidates with a diversity of life experiences to apply. Enrich your mind. Build your community. Expand your career. www. americanpublicmedia.org/careers; www.facebook.com/apmcareers.
Management/Finance
General Manager
Utah Public Radio, Logan
Utah Public Radio, an NPR member licensed to Utah State University, is seeking a General Manager. Leadership responsibilities include determining budget needs, maintaining existing revenue sources, actively engaging in major gift solicitation and capital development, building partnerships, participating in on-air fundraising, and ensuring station is compliant with FCC and other regulations. A bachelor’s degree or 4 years’ experience in broadcasting required. See http://jobs.usu.edu (req. ID 052165) for full job description and to apply online. AA/EOE.
Project Manager
African American Public Radio Services (AAPRS)
The National Federation of Community Broadcasters is hiring a Project Manager for the AAPRS. This is a contract position funded by a grant from CPB to NFCB. The Project Manager will be the primary point of contact for the stations and will ensure that the stations receive a high level of services. The Project Manager initiates and implements partnerships and services in: fundraising and development; professional development and training; audience growth and local programming; institutional positioning and community engagement; and compliance with CPB (CSG) and FCC. Complete job description and application requirements at www.nfcb.org/jobs.jsp. Deadline to apply is Aug. 27.
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, strong technical skills and 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: jobs blueridgepbs.org. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE.
Production/Programming
Reporter/Host,
WSCL/WSDL,
Public Radio Delmarva
Salisbury, MD
Part-time: 25 hours per week. Description: Reporter/Host will work closely with the News Director to research and produce short- and long-form news stories and serve as local on-air host of All Things Considered. Educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary skills and abilities required for this job. Minimum requirements: Demonstrated reporting experience in print or broadcast journalism; professional on-air delivery; demonstrated ability to handle reporting and hosting of newsmagazine programming; willingness to develop very strong community ties and information sources that result in high-caliber reporting and program hosting for WSCL and WSDL.
WSCL/WSDL (Public Radio Delmarva) is the award-winning dominant public radio entity on the Delmarva Peninsula, serving Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland, portions of the Western Shore of Maryland and Northern Virginia. Please send resume and cover letter to gdweston@salisbury.edu or Public Radio Delmarva, P.O. Box 2596, Salisbury, MD 21802.
News Manager
KUER, University of Utah,
Salt Lake City
KUER Radio in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a dynamic public broadcasting professional to direct our award-winning news team and public affairs programming. The candidate will direct the news and information mission of the premiere public radio station in the Intermountain West by creating a vibrant, collaborative workplace for our dedicated news team. Salt Lake City is nestled in the center of the beautiful Wasatch mountain range. For a complete description of the position and application instructions, go to www.jobs. utah.edu.Keyword search Job # 41167, complete application and attach resume. Strong benefit package and salary DOE. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Programming & Promotions Director
WVIZ-TV/WCPN-FM, Cleveland
WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN ideastream® seeks a forward-thinking, creative, curious person who can help a growing multimedia organization to define and implement impactful, community-focused program streams and promotion efforts for multiple distribution channels, including TV, radio and cable. Emphasis will be on meeting audience, quality and service objectives. Involves building schedules based on interpretation of audience research, managing creation of on-air promotion materials, supervision of staffs and management of nonbroadcast distribution relationships. Multiple media experience preferred. Qualifications include: Knowledge of PBS and NPR systems. Demonstrated skills and experience building successful broadcast programming strategies and promotional campaigns. Experience in public broadcasting preferable. Excellent leadership and management skills. Demonstrated decision-making and delegation skills; demonstrated interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent presentation skills. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Master’s degree preferred. Guidelines for submission: Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and references to: HR ideastream.org, or mail to: Attn: Human Resources, Ideastream, Idea Center, 1375 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115. Available: immediately. Deadline for applicants: Friday Sept. 3, 2010. EOE.
Reporter/Producer
Colorado Public Radio, Denver
Colorado Public Radio is hiring a general assignment reporter who will also produce some interviews for Colorado Matters, our award-winning daily interview program. We’re looking for someone who loves to dig into issues, find the human side of policy debates, and explore a range of topics. The reporter covers developing stories and works on in-depth features; files for newscasts and writes material for the web. Also produces 3-5 taped interviews a month — finds potential sources for host to interview, prepares host with script and background materials and edits interviews on Cool Edit.
Requirements: High-level writing and audio-editing skills to distill complex matters. 3-5 years journalism; experience in public radio; demonstrated ability to report and write compelling news and features for air, experience covering a beat a plus. Able to work collaboratively, meet deadlines, juggle tasks. Position is based in Denver. Please send cover letter, resume, audio samples and 3 professional references to hr cpr.org, with Reporter/Producer in the subject line, or write to Reporter/Producer Position, Colorado Public Radio/Human Resources, 7409 S. Alton Court, Centennial, CO 80112. Competitive salary and benefits. No phone calls, please. Colorado Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer and encourages workplace diversity.
Producer/Reporter
Colorado Public Radio, Centennial, CO
Colorado Public Radio is hiring a producer/reporter for Colorado Matters, our award-winning daily interview program. We’re looking for someone who loves to dig into issues, find the human side of policy debates, and explore a range of topics. The producer finds potential sources for the host to interview using high-level reporting to understand issues and identify best guests, prepares the host with script and background materials and edits the interviews on Cool Edit. The producer also does set-up pieces when a complex topic requires explanation before we hear from the guests. May occasionally file newscasts and work with the full-time reporters to cover big, developing stories, or fill in for reporting positions. Colorado is a great state to live in. We look at the Rocky Mountains from the newsroom. Requirements: high-level writing and audio-editing skills to distill complex matters; 3-5 years’ journalism experience in public radio. Able to work collaboratively, meet deadlines, juggle tasks. Ability to cover a range of subject matter. Experience reporting news features and news spots; experience covering a beat a plus. Position is based in Denver. Please send cover letter, resume, audio samples and 3 professional references to hr cpr.org, with Producer/Reporter Position in the subject line, or write to Producer/Reporter Position, Colorado Public Radio/Human Resources, 7409 S. Alton Court, Denver, CO 80112. Competitive salary and benefits. No phone calls, please. Colorado Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer and encourages workplace diversity.
News Reporter (2 openings)
Wisconsin Public Radio, LaCrosse or Eau Claire, WI
If you enjoy producing in-depth reports and want to immerse yourself in news of regional and statewide importance, look no further than Wisconsin Public Radio’s News Department. Located at our La Crosse or Eau Claire Bureaus, we have the ideal job for an individual with up to two years (or more) of experience in broadcast journalism with strong on-air skills. You must hold a bachelor’s degree and exhibit technical mastery of computers, control board, audio recorders and digital audio production equipment. More details: www.wpr.org/about. E-mail: betsy.nelson wpr.org. EOE.
Lee Ester News Fellowship
Wisconsin Public Radio, Madison
Wisconsin Public Radio is accepting applications for the annual Lee Ester News Fellowship based in Madison, WI. The Lee Ester News Fellow will be a promising new or very recent bachelor’s or master’s graduate interested in deepening his or her experience and skills in news radio broadcasting. This paid internship will be a 75 percent-time appointment for nine months. Concentrated coaching and feedback on writing, editing, voicing and other aspects of radio news reporting are important elements of this fellowship. View complete posting at www.wpr.org/about. Betsy Nelson, 921 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706. 608-262-5221, betsy.nelson wpr.org. EOE.
Program Director
Classical Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul
The Program Director is responsible for executing the overall content vision and direction of Classical Minnesota Public Radio. Classical MPR is a network of 18 radio stations and 15 translator stations with associated online/digital media services and is based in St. Paul. This position is responsible for leading and developing announcing and production staff, managing the overall sound of the radio service, and developing and implementing strategies for achieving annual and long-term goals and objectives. This exciting position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5 or more years of significant broadcasting and programming experience, ideally in a top-20 media market. Also requires at least 3 years’ full-time experience as an on-air radio host and 4 or more years of supervisory and talent management experience. To apply, e-mail a resume and cover letter to: careers americanpublicmedia. org. Indicate position #123-11, Program Director, Classical. Minnesota Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage candidates with a diversity of life experiences to apply. Enrich your mind. Build your community. Expand your career. www.americanpublicmedia.org/careers; www.facebook.com/apmcareers.
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 5 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/ 2500266.Candidates 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.
TV Producer
Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Jackson
Mississippi Public Broadcasting, a statewide television and radio network, is seeking a seasoned, highly creative television producer. Successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to produce documentary-style and series productions from conception to broadcast. DP experience a plus. Salary competitive plus generous benefits package. Complete description and application process at www.mpbonline.org. Deadline to apply: Sept. 1, 2010.
Executive Producer
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: Sept. 1, 2010.
Announcer Producer 2
WKSU, Kent, OH
[No. 990502] Opportunity to program and announce regularly scheduled on-air shift of Folk music programming and production; plan and organize program, produce elements to ensure continuity. Represent WKSU and Folk Alley. Minimum qualifications: bachelor’s degree in broadcasting or relevant field; 2 to 3 years of professional broadcasting experience. May supervise students and/or provide functional guidance of support staff or other employees who work on a project or assignment on a temporary or intermittent basis. Must possess broadcast-quality voice. For a complete description of this position and to apply online, visit our jobsite at http://jobs.kent.edu. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Posted Aug. 21, 2010
