Marketing/Development
Director of Development
KPBS, San Diego
KPBS-TV/FM, San Diego’s premier public broadcasting organization, seeks highly motivated professional to fill full-time Director of Development position. Director will be involved in all aspects of major-gift fundraising for the stations, including identifying and cultivating potential prospects for exclusive groups, retaining existing members and renewals, writing grants and soliciting major gifts. Requires degree, 6 years’ major-gift experience and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding goals. Salary commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. Applications accepted until Sept. 30, 2008. Apply online at jobsfoundation.sdsu.edu or call SDSU Research Foundation at 619-594-5703. Specify Job # 080179. EEO/AA/Title IX Employer.
Development Director
KRCL Community Radio, Salt Lake City
Must be able to secure station’s annual budget, oversee all aspects of development and fundraising, including grant writing; foundation cultivation & stewardship; on-air fundraisers; community outreach. Full description with salary & benefits: krcl.org. No phone calls, please.
Development Director
Broadcasting Station, Western, PA
Our prestigious client is seeking a Director of Development to further advance their mission through the development, implementation, leadership and oversight of new and existing revenue streams. Responsibilities include: Effective leadership of multiple teams (membership, corporate and foundation support, major giving, planned giving, underwriting and special events). Participation as a member of the senior management team, reporting to the CEO. Contribution to the development and implementation of the overall strategic plan. Champion and build consensus with the leadership team in the development and implementation of long-range fundraising plans. Ensure that adequate fundraising goals are set and met. Effectively work with staff, Board members and other volunteers to manage strategies for the solicitation of leadership and capital gifts. Continually monitor, review and improve all fundraising activities. Professionally represent the organization within the community by participating in events, serving on appropriate committees and volunteer organizations and otherwise advancing the unique role and importance of their mission within our community. Develop key relationships that have the potential to yield financial support to the organization. Qualified candidates will possess: a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field. At least 3 years of successful leadership experience within a fundraising or not-for-profit environment. A proven track record of fundraising success and goal achievement. Effective management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead multiple teams. Additionally preferred experience: managing a major-giving initiative and experience in growing an endowment through a planned-giving program. Compensation commensurate with experience. Please submit an electronic letter of introduction, resume, and 3 professional references, no later than Oct. 6, 2008, to J.L. Nick Associates Inc.: resumes
jlnick.com. Our client is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Corporate Relations Associate
WSNC, Winston-Salem, NC
WSNC-FM, Winston-Salem State University’s Jazz and NPR station, seeks a Corporate Relations Associate. The CRA will work directly with businesses, corporations and other organizations to secure underwriting support for local and national public radio programs at WSNC. A bachelor’s degree is required; however, an equivalent combination of education, training and sales experience will be considered. Underwriting experience in a public broadcasting setting is a plus. This is a contracted position with a base salary plus commission. Submit cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 references to Elvin Jenkins, WSNC-FM, 106 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 1st Floor, Hall-Patterson Building, Winston-Salem State University 27110, or e-mail to jenkinsewssu.edu. The deadline is Friday, Sept. 19.
Management/Finance
Vice President, Digital Media
American Public Media, St. Paul, MN
The Vice President for Digital Media is the senior executive responsible for the vision, strategic planning and administration of the Digital Media Division supporting the American Public Media (APM) Group of related organizations. The APM Group currently includes national programming and distribution - APM; Minnesota Public Radio - MPR; Southern California Public Radio - SCPR; and Classical South Florida - CSF. The Vice President provides senior strategic leadership for all Digital Media activities of the APM Group (including business development, channel and technology development and revenue strategies). This includes planning for the production and distribution of content that complements and extends our public service beyond radio broadcast, setting and coordinating strategies for all Internet sites for APM, MPR, SCPR and CSF, and other organizations as may later be determined, and identifying, evaluating and maximizing opportunities to secure and develop digital and interactive media assets and related revenue for the APM Group. The Vice President provides strategic leadership for all Digital Media shared services, including business development and e-commerce activities and services provided to Greenspring Co. (GSP). In addition to direct supervision of the Digital Media Division staff, the VP shares Digital Media-related staff (and their interdependent functions) working in other divisions, such as editorial divisions that produce content for multiple platforms, revenue-producing units, the Technology group, Marketing, Distribution, Corporate Communications, Legal, Human Relations, Finance and other services. Supervision is shared with the senior leaders of those activities. Beyond responsibilities for daily operations, the VP looks ahead 2 to 5 years to ensure that APM is prepared to accomplish its mission and deliver its public services within an environment of rapidly changing media platforms, technologies, competitive entities and audience expectations. The Vice President is a Staff Officer, reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is a member of the Senior Management Team. To apply, go to http://americanpublicmedia.publicradio.org/careers/ and click on the Job Openings link. Click on the Vice President, Digital Media job opening 121-09 to view complete job description. Submit a resume and cover letter to careers
americanpublicmedia.org. Application dead-
line: Friday, Sept. 19, 2008.
General Manager
Wayne State University
Wayne State University seeks a general manager for WDET, its public radio service for the people of metropolitan Detroit, Michigan, and the surrounding region. With a full-time staff of 22, more than 25 additional staff members and dozens of volunteers, and an annual budget in excess of $2 million, the station seeks an energetic, focused leader with extensive radio experience and demonstrated General Manager-level financial and management skills. Public radio experience is strongly preferred.WDET, Wayne State University, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.livingstonassociates.net and look for the WDET
General Manager position announcement for a full job description and information on how to apply.
Chief Financial Officer
KVIE, Sacramento
KVIE Public Television has an immediate opening at the CFO level to oversee accounting and analyze nonprofit budget of $17M. Regular, full-time, exempt benefits. Visit www.kvie.org/careers for detailed job description and application process. EOE.
Account Management Manager
NPR, Washington, DC
Manager of the Account Management unit is responsible for the expansion, development and maintenance of customer relationships between the Distribution Division and public radio producers and stations who participate in the Public Radio Satellite System (PRSS). Business travel will be expected ~50% of the time. NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit www.livingstonassociates.net and look for the NPR Account Management Manager position announcement for a full job description and information on how to apply.
General Manager
KWMU-FM, St. Louis
Scope and responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the General Manager are to foster the mission and vision of KWMU-FM through daily management and review of operations; develop budget requests and approve expenditures; establish operational goals and philosophies and instruct the staff on methods and procedures; supervise public relations and fundraising activities; and advance relationships with campus constituents and external professional and trade organizations. Bringing successful closure to the currently active capital campaign to fund new office and studio facilities for KWMU is an utmost priority for this position. The General Manager of KWMU reports to the UM-St. Louis Vice Chancellor for Advancement. Experience and abilities required: The successful candidate should have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the position and at least 7 years of substantial work experience in a senior administrative capacity in broadcasting operations or related field. Proven leadership in administration, strategic and financial planning, fundraising, board development, entrepreneurial ventures, oral and written communication, and commitment to diversity required. Experience in public broadcasting and familiarity with the policies and procedures of a university licensee are desirable. Application procedure: Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae/résumé and the names and contact information of three professional references. Electronic submissions are required through the UMSL Human Resources at www.umsl.jobs. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. Inquiries may be directed to: James Richards, Chair, KWMU General Manager Search Committee, JamesRichardsumsl.edu, 314-516-5936.
Production/Programming
Program Director
WTMD, Baltimore
WTMD/Baltimore is a bit different than other stations. We believe radio is limitless when we’re on top of our creative game. The industry calls our format AAA; we think of ourselves as a community cultural clear-inghouse for street level arts activities built on new and interesting contemporary popular music. Our New Program Director will know how music creates and holds audience. He or she will demonstrate superhuman relationships with the music industry, have extra-sensory experience managing an air staff, and can hang loose with the bands at our special events. The director will create HD-2 programming so powerful that thousands of digital radios will be sold just to listen to WTMD-2, extend our pro-gramming onto the Internet that actually generate new audience, and nurture our local music scene to international recognition as the executive producer of Baltimore Unsigned. Full Job Announcement available at wtmd.org and the PRPD Job Board. Please submit your Résumé, Air Check and Salary Requirements to syaskotowson.edu
Host/Reporter, All Things Considered
Wisconsin Public Radio, Madison
Wisconsin Public Radio is seeking a talented individual with 2 years’ reporter or news producer experience to host All Things Considered. This job entails providing hourly weather, programming and news information in a precisely timed format. This individual will prepare news reports and conduct live interviews for a statewide news service. Requires: bachelor’s degree; minimum 2 years’ radio newsmagazine newscaster or host experience; news copy writing skills; hosting experience; and more. Please see complete posting: www.wpr.org/about. Betsy Nelson, 821 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706. 608-262-5221, nelsonwpr.org. EOE/AA.
Music Programming Director
Wisconsin Public Radio, Madison
A rare opportunity is available now. Due to a recent retirement, Wisconsin Public Radio is searching for someone to lead its talented music staff. The Music Director will have oversight of music programming for the statewide NPR News & Classical Music and WPR Classical HD services of Wisconsin Public Radio, which reach more than 240,000 listeners each week. This position combines roll-up-your-sleeves administrative and managerial work with strategic thinking and planning about programming that could include web-based opportunities. This is our top music programming position and requires a minimum of 5 to 7 years of managerial experience, including music programming and announcing and superior written and oral communication skills. A bachelor’s degree is required. Please see our detailed announcement at www.wpr.org/about. Betsy Nelson, 821 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706-1497. 608-262-5221. EOE.
Senior Producer
WNCW-FM, Spindale, NC
Isothermal Community College seeks a Senior Producer for WNCW-FM. Associate’s degree required. Preferred: bachelors degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in public radio; minimum 2 years’ journalism experience (print, broadcast or online). Experience as NPR Morning Edition host; experience operating computer-based broadcast audio automation system. Experience as radio news/documentary reporter/interviewer/producer. In-studio and/or live recording and live hosting experience. Experience with Cool Edit, Cool Edit Pro, Adobe Audition or similar audio editing/production software. Audio recording (preferably on CD) of on-air or production voice work is required. For additional information, visit our website at www.isothermal.edu/job.openings.htm. EOE.
Radio News Reporter
Wisconsin Public Radio, Madison
Join our team of award-winning journalists at Wisconsin Public Radio, as reporter at our La Crosse bureau. 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. We have the ideal job for an individual with 2 or more years of experience in radio news reporting and announcing 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. Please see our posting at www.wpr.org/about to learn more. Contact: Betsy Nelson, 821 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706. 608-262-5221; nelsonwpr.org. EOE.
Radio Host/Board Operator
Wisconsin Public Radio, Madison
Wisconsin Public Radio is searching for an experienced board operator with a solid on-air presence to host breaks and run national and local programming between 10A and 6P weekdays on WPR’s Ideas Network. Must have bachelor’s degree, 2 years’ board op and hosting experience, knowledge of digital audio systems, experience with recording automation and excellent communication skills. Please see our job posting at www.wpr.org/about for full details. Betsy Nelson, 821 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706. 608-262-5221, betsy.nelsonwpr.org. EOE.
Director of Broadcast and Distribution
ITVS, San Francisco
ITVS, the largest independent program provider on public television, is seeking a Director of Broadcast and Distribution. This position provides leadership in the management and strategic development of the Broadcast and Communications Department and leadership in Annual Planning and key activities, and builds and maintains strong relationships with key constituents, including PBS, PBS strands and other distributors. The Director is responsible for providing oversight on public television timelines, securing broadcast distribution of ITVS programs on PBS and other broadcasters, and collecting and reporting distribution data. Qualified applicants must have strong leadership experience in managing a high-functioning team under deadlines, excellent written and oral communication skills, and aptitude for cultivating strategic relationships. See www.itvs.org for complete job posting. To apply: e-mail itvsitvs.org with Director of Broadcast & Distribution/NAME in the subject line. Deadline: open until filled.
Metro Reporter
KPBS, San Diego
KPBS TV/FM, San Diego’s premier public broadcasting organization, seeks experienced full-time Reporter to cover metro news beat on current San Diego and regional issues; produce daily news for radio, in-depth radio features and special reports; and anchor Saturday radio newscasts. Other duties include creating online content and occasional TV reports. May appear as a guest or host on KPBS programs. Requires degree, 2 years’ experience in journalism and demonstrated experience developing and maintaining a beat and/or covering an issue. Salary: $3,269 to $4,583 per month plus excellent benefits. Applications and supplemental questions accepted until Sept. 19, 2008. Apply online at jobsfoundation.sdsu.edu or call SDSU Research Foundation at 619-594-5703. Specify Job # 080218. EEO/AA/Title IX Employer.
