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News Producer, Radio and Television Services
Posted on PRIMA: 5-13-13
Job Summary: Works in a team environment with full-time, part-time and student journalists as part of the WFIU/WTIU News Bureau.
The News Producer is a video specialist who stays current in and teaches student interns and stringers about audio, Internet and video news operations; and reports and produces in-depth stories for radio, TV, and online in the NPR and PBS style. The News Producer is in charge of: participating in daily story meetings and pitching original ideas that can be featured in daily newscasts, special broadcast segments and online; researching, writing, producing and editing in-depth stories for radio, TV and online; supervising the WFIU/WTIU News Bureau's interns and statewide stringers; and serving as one of several liaisons to the national PBS and NPR news operations and state (IPBS) news network.
FOR CONSIDERATION: Submit a resume and cover letter indicating how your experience fits this job description, including the names and contact information for three references.
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, telecommunication, or a related field and three years of work in broadcast and journalism-related areas.
A valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University.
In-depth understanding of journalistic principles, particularly as they apply to public media; hands-on experience in writing, reporting, editing, production and on-air delivery in radio and TV; and ability to teach news room protocols to students. Experience working with multi-platform technologies; ability to adapt material to a variety of platforms; and ability and judgment to produce a large quantity of work to deadline that matches the quality of NPR and PBS productions. Must possess a willingness to embrace a fast-paced 24/7/365 news environment.
Preferred: Three years of experience in public radio and/or public television.
Note: Applicants considered for interview should be prepared to provide audition materials (CD or MP3 files and writing samples) upon request. Finalists should be prepared to take a writing test.
Other: Candidates should be experienced in generating enterprise story ideas, filing public records requests and sifting through data. The chosen candidate will produce feature-length stories that focus on why something is happening. These stories will anchor a new weekly television news program that is launching in the fall and be developed into features that can run on radio as well. The ideal candidate will help the newsroom in its effort to become the recognized source for news in southern and central Indiana.
Located on the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, the stations serve southern and central Indiana through broadcast and a national/international audience through streaming. The bureau has a News Bureau Chief, seven full-time employees, several part-time staff, and a team of student interns, volunteers, and statewide stringers. The Bureau incorporates radio, television and Internet news in an integrated fashion. The newsroom works with the Indiana University School of Journalism to help train student journalists.
Salary Range: $30,000 to $33,000.
Applications accepted until May 23, 2013, or until position is filled.
TWO POSITIONS - Program Director and News Director
WKSU, Kent State University, Kent, OH
Posted on PRIMA: 2-26-13
POSITION ONE: Program Director WKSU seeks a Program Director for WKSU, an award-winning NPR News and Classical Music public radio station. The Program Director will create, develop, and implement programming and operational strategies designed to maximize audience and donor development potential.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Journalism, Communications or relevant field; four to five years experience in public or commercial radio programming management.
POSITION TWO: News Director WKSU seeks a News Director. The news director oversees news and information programming and is responsible for the structure and strategy that will ensure WKSU remains a crucial part of Northeast Ohio’s context, understanding and sense of community. This includes overall direction and planning, hiring, training, coaching, editing and story conceptualizing and planning, as well as working with other departments at the station and other groups in the community to broaden and deepen our reach.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or relevant field; four years of relevant journalism experience, including newsroom management experience. Must possess broadcast-quality voice.
ABOUT WKSU WKSU has the largest FM coverage in Ohio, serving more than 20 Ohio counties and parts of Western Pennsylvania, 89.7 WKSU operates from the station’s broadcast center in Kent and via repeater stations at 89.1 WKSV in Thompson, 89.3 WKRW in Wooster, 91.5 WKRJ in New Philadelphia, 90.7 WNRK in Norwalk, and via translator station 95.7 in Ashland. We have an annual budget in excess of $4.5 million, and a staff of 35 dedicated professionals. WKSU is recognized nationally as an outstanding news organization. In the calendar year 2012 alone, WKSU had 44 awards with 23 of those being first place. WKSU also had one inductee into the Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame (Vivian Goodman). Kent State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY:
Livingston Associates is assisting WKSU and Kent State University in these searches. Please visit the full job postings at www.livingstonassociates.net. For consideration, view application instructions and apply online at www.livingstonassociates.net. For best consideration apply by April 15, 2013; Open Until Filled.
Cultural Affairs and Production Director
Wyoming Public Media
Salary Range: $53,520
Posted on PRIMA: 1-10-13
Position Overview
Based on WPM goals and guidelines, identify and build out WPM's Wyoming-centered content mainly in areas of arts, culture and music, and across multiple platforms. Seek out individuals, groups, and organizations, and evaluate their work for media appeal for WPM audiences and for national distribution to other public radio stations and online. Produce stories, features, interviews, and long-form programs that highlight Wyoming's cultural resources. Ensure that the product meets public broadcasting content and production values and standards across platforms and as exhibited in award-winning national offerings. Assist Program Director in programming WPM's terrestrial and online streams and channels through a variety of Wyoming-centric content.
Contribute to the local news inserts in national daily magazine programs. Report and produce an agreed-to number of stories to air in Morning Edition or All Things Considered. Interview guests, and occasionally go on assignment to report on cultural activity in the state. Assist artists, writers, musicians, and other cultural contributors in the techniques of creating sound rich and thoughtfully produced cultural content. Offer evaluation and advice on content to meet WPM and public broadcasting values and standards. Create fundraising pieces in support of WPM's membership campaigns. Participate in fund drives as on-air host or co-host.
Serve as WPM's contact with recording companies, producers, online content developers, and others who provide WPM with content material. Stay abreast of regulations governing recording rights and general copyright issues. Stay abreast of national/international news and events in various cultural areas. Record live interviews and artist sessions both in-studio and on-site.
Host WPM's cultural programs, focusing on the AAA format. Provide hosting or co-hosting support for a variety of other genres including classical music, Jazz, and Blues. Converse persuasively about a variety of music, arts, culture, or be able to moderate discussion with experts in specific fields.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and three years of work related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience as detailed below:
Expert proficiency with digital recording and editing equipment both in-studio and in-field. Significant experience creating sound rich and thoughtfully edited cultural pieces involving multiple sources.
National-level proficiency in reporting and interviewing for stories, features, and long-form production. In depth knowledge of NPR journalistic and production standards. Strong online abilities in writing, posting, curating, and graphics editing.
Deep knowledge of humanities, arts, and broad cultural studies as evidenced by candidate's work in producing broadcast content. Highly prolific level of writing and appealing storytelling.
Ability to produce content at a national level and to deadline. Ability to work independently from story idea development through airing and repurposing of material.
Deep knowledge of public radio fundraising principles, guidelines, and production methodology.
Excellent on-air presence and production technique.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Valid Driver's License with a motor vehicle record that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy Found at: http://www.uwyo.edu/auxserv/fleet/Official-Vehicle-Policy/OVP.pdf.
Desired Qualifications
Strong knowledge of the public broadcasting production environment.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Working knowledge of public Broadcasting legal issues as they relate to cultural programming.
Field video and light video editing skills.
Required Materials
Complete on-line application, resume, cover letter, and contact information for three work-related references. In your resume provide links to 3 to 6 audio pieces demonstrating experience with music and general cultural reporting. Apply online through the University of Wyoming Human Resources web site.
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Hiring Statement
The University of Wyoming is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital, veteran or any other legally protected status.
The University of Wyoming is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations on prospective employees.
Welcome to Laramie
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. Wyoming is investing in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach.
The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and is a cultural center for the state. Located on a high plain between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountain ranges, Laramie has more than 300 days of sunshine a year and is near year-round outdoor activities that include skiing, hiking, camping, bicycling, fishing and climbing.
The community provides the advantages of a major university and a distinctive identity as an important city in a frontier state. Laramie is near many of Colorado's major cities and university communities (Fort Collins: 1 hour; Boulder: 1.5 hours; Denver: 2 hours; Colorado Springs; 4 hours).
Send application materials to:
Apply online through the University of Wyoming Human Resources web site.
Development Director
Wyoming Public Media
Salary Range: $56,000
Posted on PRIMA: 1-10-13
Position Overview
Wyoming Public Media Development Director is a senior level position that oversees fundraising and outreach activity for the state network.
Wyoming Public Media is the 3rd largest state network and the only public radio service in Wyoming. Centered in Laramie, it operates 28 sites covering over 90% of the state. Wyoming Public Media operates four services: Wyoming Public Radio, Classical Wyoming, Jazz Wyoming, and wyomingpublicmedia.org. The Development Department generates over $1.2 Million in revenue annually.
Please Note
This position requires some weekend and evening work and in-state travel.
This is an at-will grant funded position, funded with federal money from the CPB and donor funds.
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Essential Duties
Supervise all Development department staff, including training and evaluations. Lead search, screen and recommendation process for hiring of all development positions. Participate in the search/screening of other WPR staff openings, as requested. Serve as backup in critical areas of the fundraising operation as needed.
Oversee activity in WPM Membership, Underwriting Sales, and Major Gifts/Donor departments. Work with General Manager to articulate guiding principles and goals for the three fundraising divisions that comprise WPM's integrated fundraising structure. Ensure achievement of annual goals. Guide and participate in the planning and management of on-air membership drives, direct mail, telemarketing, acquisition, member relations. Identify and incorporate successful sales strategies, client prospecting tools, and client relations protocols; coordinate on-air/online delivery of underwriting announcements. Oversee activity in the major giving program and ensure adherence to WPM goals and standards. Plan and oversee the departmental expenditure budget. Assume day-to-day responsibility for each development area during times of staff absence.
Develop strategies for grant opportunities based on WPM priorities. Monitor federal, state, and local granting entities for funding opportunities and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and present to management for consideration. Coordinate and manage the internal application process, including research, writing, communications, and submission of applications and proposals. Serve as liaison with funders. Develop and maintain a detailed schedule of reporting requirements and compile and submit all required reports. Maintain comprehensive historical records of documentation related to each grant. Develop marketing strategies that build public awareness for Wyoming Public Media. Plan and execute marketing campaigns. Work with WPM staff and University of Wyoming marketing professionals to create promotional material in a variety of platforms. Generate press releases for state and national sources.
Plan and coordinate station events related to awareness-building and fundraising. Identify opportunities for events for WPM alone or in conjunction with partners. Generate the budget and monitor event expenditures. Oversee regulatory and compliance issues related to events. Develop presentation material for print, online, radio, and mobile sites. Work with UW professionals to construct appealing material for meetings, fairs, and conventions. Develop talking points and speech material.
Budget Responsibilities: Establish revenue goals in all development areas.
Plan and oversee Development Department expenditure budget. Assist in developing overall WPM revenue budget. Participate in senior management meetings to represent the Development Department.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and three years of senior level managerial experience in public broadcasting fundraising or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of regulations governing public broadcasting fundraising
Record of successful fundraising, grant generating, and marketing activity
Excellent writing skills to include strong grant writing abilities
In-depth knowledge of fundraising software
Ability to work well with colleagues
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Ability to think independently and creatively
Valid Driver's License with a motor vehicle record that is compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy Found at: http://www.uwyo.edu/auxserv/fleet/Official-Vehicle-Policy/OVP.pdf.
Desired Qualifications
Successful generation of grants over 100K
Working knowledge of specific public radio fundraising software
Evidence of collaborative work with public radio industry partners
Required Materials
Complete on-line application, a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three work-related references.
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Hiring Statement
The University of Wyoming is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital, veteran or any other legally protected status.
The University of Wyoming is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations on prospective employees.
Welcome to Laramie
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. Wyoming is investing in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach.
The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and is a cultural center for the state. Located on a high plain between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountain ranges, Laramie has more than 300 days of sunshine a year and is near year-round outdoor activities that include skiing, hiking, camping, bicycling, fishing and climbing.
The community provides the advantages of a major university and a distinctive identity as an important city in a frontier state. Laramie is near many of Colorado's major cities and university communities (Fort Collins: 1 hour; Boulder: 1.5 hours; Denver: 2 hours; Colorado Springs; 4 hours).
Send application materials to:
Apply online through the University of Wyoming Human Resources web site.
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