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CULTURE EDITOR

WNYC seeks an experienced, high-energy individual to help develop, implement and expand online coverage of New York City music and culture on wnyc.org. The Culture Editor will play a lead role in developing and executing an online agenda that includes creating original, Web-exclusive music and cultural content; expanding online community through use of Web 2.0-like applications and strategic partnerships; and leveraging the wealth of culture content created for broadcast by WNYC Radio.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Create a hub for a multitude of voices citywide and develop online communities around cultural content areas or categories
  • Be a source for informed recommendations for audience members interested in the best music and cultural experiences New York City has to offer, leveraging the expertise of WNYC staff as well as that of cultural partners and audience members themselves
  • Provide a home base for original multi-media coverage of cultural life in New York City such as video, photo galleries, live discussions and more
  • Execute a distribution and promotion strategy including new podcast opportunities, on-air mentions, RSS, search engine marketing, blogger outreach and other
  • Help foster and provide visibility to partnerships with diverse arts organizations
  • Oversee the publication of daily music and culture content online
  • Manage culture coverage priorities
  • Facilitate and maintain a spirit of digital innovation
  • Work closely with WNYC on-air news, music and culture programming, including the newsroom and daily shows, to develop news and feature packages that enhance and extend broadcast offerings and archives
  • Direct and maintain original online-exclusive features, including rich media, multimedia, and community content
  • Conceptualize and develop requirements for online content applications and technical enhancements
  • Identify opportunities for building site traffic, expanding digital content distribution and consumption, and increasing user engagement
  • Work with the digital team on long-range planning, brainstorming and site quality assurance
  • Manage relevant site design and information architecture initiatives in collaboration with the Executive Director and design partners
  • Assist the Executive Director in digital department staffing, managing the digital budget, assessing vendors and managing vendor relationships, including NPR Digital Music site
  • Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitive landscape keeping current on best practices in design, community, user experience, digital music rights, multimedia technology and digital content delivery
  • Work on other special projects and other duties as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required, journalism degree preferred
  • Minimum five years full-time work experience as an online editor/producer for music and/or culture, preferably in a major market
  • Understanding of the New York culture scene and cultural institutions required
  • Must have demonstrated passion for producing high-quality interactive music and culture content
  • Strong news judgment and commitment to journalistic ethics and standards
  • Excellent verbal and written communication; able to thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven work environment required
  • Familiarity with Web design concepts, content management systems, HTML, XML, RSS, Flash, audio and video editing software, site taxonomy and content distribution techniques
  • Experience developing, assigning, editing stories, and producing multimedia packages required
  • Must have a proven track record of innovation and the ability to seize new opportunities and make the most of available resources
  • Ability to set and meet deadlines
  • Experience in managing full-time and freelance staff
  • Ability to work collaboratively and serve multiple constituencies in a dynamic environment
  • Sound organizational skills, with great attention to detail required
  • Physical requirements for this position include ability to bend, reach, push, pull, sit, write, type, speak, hear, and read
  • Must be able to work in a studio broadcast and/or office environment; ability to work extended hours as needed, including some evenings and weekends required

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with "Culture Editor" with "Culture Editor" written in the subject line. WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls. No agencies. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted. WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Director of Membership sets the strategic direction for the membership department and oversees its operation. WNYC has a member base of over 102,000 that donates over $12 million to the station annually. Responsibilities include overseeing direct mail and telemarketing campaigns, web and on-air fundraising, and gift processing operations. The position reports to the Vice President of Development.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Set strategy, plan, coordinate and implement all membership direct marketing campaigns (direct mail, telemarketing, on-air fundraising, and web fundraising) to meet Department gross and net budgetary goals
  • Work collaboratively with Marketing and Programming Departments to assure consistent messaging and branding
  • Analyze current approach and systems to identify new opportunities to increase Department's revenue generating potential
  • Work with VP of Development to integrate membership goals with overall individual giving goals, develop strategies to encourage systematic upgrades through the membership levels
  • Prepare and analyze direct marketing results to inform strategic decisions about future campaigns
  • Provide reports, summary information and revenue updates to senior management
  • Provide leadership role in using Team Approach database
  • Look for ways to streamline department processes, cut costs and optimize staff time and resources
  • Manage membership department staff

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 5 years direct marketing in a non-profit environment in which responsibilities included strategic and management oversight of direct mail, telemarketing and web fundraising
  • Experience with on-air fundraising a plus
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with staff management and supervision
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required; knowledge of Team Approach or other fundraising software preferred
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced environment
  • Strong work ethic
  • Commitment to WNYC mission and ability to articulate it
  • WNYC listener preferred
  • Position requires light physical activity including but are not limited to ability to bend, reach, push, pull, sit, write, type, read, written and verbal communication and use of office equipment.
  • Must be able to work in an office environment; must be available to work extended hours as needed

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please e-mail a cover letter, salary requirements and resume (attached as a Word document) to jobs@wnyc.org with "MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR" written in the subject line. WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls. No agencies. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted. WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO

Unique opportunity to work with an award-winning executive at a top New York media organization!

Who You Are: sharp, solution-oriented, highly organized, tactful, enterprising, personable, consumer of current events, arts and music, passion for a mission-driven organization.

Who We Are: America's most listened-to public radio station heard by more than 1.1 million listeners each week in the New York Region. From popular local programs such as The Brian Lehrer Show, The Leonard Lopate Show, and Soundcheck to the award-winning national series On the Media, Studio 360, and Radio Lab, WNYC offers a unique service in the nation's most competitive and dynamic radio market. WNYC produces significant cultural reporting and music, concert and festival programs as rich and diverse as the city itself. In addition to broadcasting news from NPR and the BBC, WNYC also maintains an award-winning local news department focused on investigative journalism and community issues. WNYC airs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on FM 93.9, AM 820, and www.wnyc.org, where listeners can access the stations cutting edge podcasting technology and online programming on WNYC2, our HD and internet radio. As an employer, WNYC offers a unique professional opportunity to work alongside a tremendously creative staff, a passionate audience and an unparalleled product.

ABOUT THE JOB: The Executive Assistant will manage the President's day-to-day administrative needs, as well as assist on various projects as needed. This is a multi-faceted role supporting the fast-paced office of the President. Requires poised interaction with station staff, executives, board members, government officials, donors, dignitaries and celebrities.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide administrative support to President and CEO
  • Schedule appointments/meetings and maintain President's calendar
  • Answer President's phones - maintain messages and follow-up
  • Create and maintain electronic and physical files in the President's Office as part of managing organized and effective office and systems
  • Maintain supplies inventory
  • Draft accurate correspondence and communications
  • Ensure timely processing of contracts and invoices with proper approvals
  • Track departmental budget spending
  • Track President's corporate credit card spending, approval and accounting
  • Interact with and support senior leadership team as related to their interaction with the President
  • Communicate with WNYC staff and external parties on behalf of the President, with frequent interface with executives and board members
  • Provide research at the President's request
  • Organize contact, correspondence and meetings with the Board of Trustees
  • Manage the President's smooth participation in any projects in which she participates
  • Additional duties and assignments as needed

Qualifications

  • Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Requires minimum 2 years prior experience supporting senior executives and/or project management
  • Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of senior executives required
  • Requires impeccable judgment, critical thinking, emotional intelligence and prioritizing abilities
  • Astute grasp of tact and diplomacy; handling difficult situations and people effectively and tactfully required
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness, creativity with the ability to accurately complete multiple tasks at one time is required
  • Requires superior interpersonal skills, especially the ability to relate well with co-workers and the public; excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Requires the ability to thrive in a changing and ambiguous environment and maintain composure under pressure required
  • Requires demonstrated flexibility and proactive initiative with a strong results and solution orientation
  • Excellent organizational skills, including time and project management required
  • Requires persistent and effective follow-through to ensure deadlines are met
  • Proven ability to generate a high volume of error-free correspondence required
  • Demonstrate initiative and ability to self-manage required
  • Proficiency with Visio, and ability to use multiple applications simultaneously; advanced-level user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) required
  • Requires excellent work ethic
  • Previous experience at a media company, major non-profit organization or foundation strongly preferred
  • WNYC listener; passion for our mission preferred
  • Avid consumer of news, information and culture; up to date on current affairs and knowledge of New York City and key individuals a plus
  • This position requires use of a computer, telephone and other office equipment; ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods; requires ability to work extended hours as needed
  • Must be able to work in a studio broadcast and/or office environment; must be able to work remotely on occasion; must be available to work extended as needed

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please e-mail a cover letter, salary requirements and resume (attached as a Word document) to jobs@wnyc.org with "asst to pres" written in the subject line. WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls. No agencies. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted. WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

JUNIOR DEVELOPER, WNYC.ORG

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Junior Developer is responsible for assisting the Senior Developer in the development, deployment and maintenance of back-end applications for WNYC.org and other sites maintained by WNYC Digital. Reporting to the Senior Developer, the Junior Developer also works closely with the Technical Producer and Project Manager in all technical projects.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assist with continued development & maintenance of WNYC's Content Management System; in collaboration with Senior Programmer and the technical production team.
  • Assist in operational support of the WNYC.org server infrastructure and system administration.
  • Assist in technical development of WNYC.org website features and applications.
  • Assist with ongoing development, analysis and strategy to improve web services at WNYC.
  • Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitive landscape such as: design, content, community, user interfaces, information architecture of public broadcasting and other media and news and information websites

Qualifications

  • Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Requires minimum of two years professional experience in software development
  • Proficiency in Python, Javascript, PostgreSQL, Linux, Bash
  • Familiarity with web development in SkunkWeb, Django, Pylons, or similar frameworks
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Subversion and Bazaar
  • An ability to teach oneself new skills with minimal hand-holding
  • Requires ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and to navigate demands of associates with competing needs
  • Excellent communication, diplomacy and collaborative skills required
  • Requires prior experience building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external contacts; excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Requires proven ability to meet deadlines with acute attention to detail; work on several projects concurrently; and assist in writing technical requirements
  • Requires ability to deliver results in a transitional environment and deal effectively with ambiguity and change
  • This position requires use of a computer, telephone and other office equipment; ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods; requires ability to work extended hours as needed
  • Must be able to work in a studio broadcast and/or office environment; must be able to work remotely on occasion

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please e-mail a cover letter, salary requirements and resume to jobs@wnyc.org with "JR DEV" written in the subject line.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls. No agencies. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

SENIOR PRODUCER, THE EXPRESS (working title)

About The Express:

In early 2009, WNYC will introduce a groundbreaking program uniquely designed to illuminate the humanity in all New Yorkers. The Express is WNYC's hyper-local interactive news-driven public affairs magazine and talk program. Program features include an ensemble cast to provide diverse perspectives and unique access points to communities throughout New York; Interactivity as a tool for inclusion and engagement; monthly civic dialogue forums where multimedia technologies, artistic performances, and scholarly work serve as the catalyst for public dialogue on social issue most impacting New Yorkers.

The Express will be relevant on-air, on-line, and on-stage a media program equally valuable on WNYC radio, wnyc.org, and in collaboration with The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space. The goals of The Express are to present authentic voices and soundscapes of the city, reflect the emerging demographics of New York; increase user-influenced content and update top stories impacting our audience on a daily basis.

About the Position:

One of the primary goals of this new, daily, program is to present news and cultural content in a multi-platform context that will engage, educate, surprise and occasionally even entertain listeners. To this end, producers and editors are expected to work closely with the hosts and other staff to present the news, both on the air and across additional platforms (web, video, text, etc).

The senior producer will lead the daily editorial meeting; will participate in the program on-air and online; will pitch story ideas in regular editorial meetings and be expected to plan out story coverage from conception to completion. The senior producer will work with the Senior Director Program Development to help develop and shape the editorial voice of the program.

Manages:

  • Story execution from conception to completion across all platforms
  • Collaboration on story execution with program hosts, producers, and other staff
  • Collaboration on content with various departments and programs across WNYC
  • Selection and editing of program contributors with a strong emphasis on original voices

    • Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    • Develop story ideas for a daily radio program
    • Develop stories with program hosts and other staff
    • Work to develop show's sound and perspective with program hosts and other staff
    • Contribute to program on-air, on-stage and online as guest and segment presenter
    • Target program contributors and develop regular contributors as a key element of the daily program
    • Produce web specific content for the program and develop strategies for interactive program components in collaboration with WNYC Digital
    • Other responsibilities as needed

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree or satisfactory equivalent
    • 5 years of full time professional experience in a rigorous, media or research driven environment, or satisfactory equivalent required
    • Excellent communication, diplomacy and collaborative skills required
    • Strong interviewing skills
    • Demonstrated research/investigative journalistic skills
    • On-air experience preferred
    • Ability to prioritize and handle several projects at once
    • Ability to take initiative to pursue story ideas
    • Ability to shift gears between independent and collaborative work required
    • Ability to see news stories as interrelated and help draw out common areas
    • Previous staff management and budget experience preferred
    • This position requires use of a computer, telephone and other office and broadcast equipment; ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods; requires ability to work extended hours as needed
    • Must be able to work in a studio broadcast and/or office environment; must be able to work remotely on occasion

    To Apply

    To apply for this opportunity, please e-mail a cover letter, salary requirements and resume (attached as a Word document) to jobs@wnyc.org with "Sr Producer/Express" written in the subject line. WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

    Qualified candidates only please. No calls. No agencies. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted. WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

COORDINATOR, TRAFFIC & CONTINUITY

ABOUT THE POSITION

WNYC Radio has an immediate opportunity for an individual who will be responsible for the scheduling and inputting of underwriting promotional spots, as well as drafting and inputting on-air copy.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • In collaboration with the legal department, formulate copy appropriate for underwriting clients and compliant with FCC regulations
  • Coordinate the negotiation of suitable copy with Corporate Underwriting Managers and client
  • Generate and distribute reports including but not limited to billing, avails, affidavits and contract confirmation
  • Provide ad hoc data upon request
  • Provide administrative support to Executive Director of Corporate Underwriting
  • Ensure timely processing of orders with proper approvals
  • Additional duties and assignments as needed

Qualifications

  • Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Requires minimum 2 years prior experience working in a broadcast sales environment, with a minimum of one year experience in radio sales and/or underwriting support
  • Excellent writing skills, with prior experience writing copy
  • Requires sound judgment, critical thinking, and ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
  • Requires superior interpersonal and communication skills
  • Requires the ability maintain composure under pressure
  • Requires demonstrated flexibility and proactive initiative with a strong results and solution orientation
  • Excellent organizational skills, including time management required
  • Requires persistent and effective follow-through to ensure deadlines are met
  • Demonstrate initiative and ability to self-manage required
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) required; experience with TapScan, MediaAudit and QualiTap preferred
  • Familiarity with FCC rules preferred
  • WNYC listener preferred
  • This position requires use of a computer, telephone and other office equipment; ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods; requires ability to work extended hours as needed
  • Must be able to work in a studio broadcast and/or office environment; must be able to work remotely on occasion; must be available to work overtime as needed
  • Must be able to work in a studio broadcast and/or office environment; must be able to work remotely on occasion

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please e-mail a cover letter, salary requirements and resume to jobs@wnyc.org with "TRAFFIC COORD" written in the subject line. WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls. No agencies. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT

The Vice President will have a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role in public broadcasting nationwide and to take WNYC’s fundraising program to its next level of success and innovation. A capital campaign to raise $57.5 million for new headquarters and programming is underway.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic and accomplished development executive with proven strategic, management and leadership ability. Experience with capital campaigns, major gift solicitation and team building in a major cultural, educational or media organization. Superior communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership, trustees, and colleagues. Knowledge of NYC funding community a plus. BA required, advanced degree preferred.

Kindly send resume and letter of introduction via e-mail to WNYC@howe-lewis.com, or apply online at www.howe-lewis.com/assignments.html.

WNYC New York Public Radio is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and invites and encourages qualified applicants from all walks of life.

WEB PROGRAMMER/PRODUCER, THE TAKEAWAY (LOCAL)

WNYC and PRI, in collaboration with the BBC, The New York Times and WGBH Boston television and radio, are reinvigorating morning drive-time with a new national news program. The Takeaway with John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji is a new multi-platform morning drive news program that is creating a new model for morning news and public broadcasting in the 21st century. The show will be rooted in the values public radio is best known for highly credible journalism, depth and context but will break out from the medium's conventionally packaged sound. The show will be live, delivering national and international news and cultural stories through a conversational and unprecedented personality-driven format.

To help us achieve these goals, The Takeaway is in search of an engaging, intellectually curious self-starter with strong communication skills to help us make a dynamic radio and online experience for news consumers nationwide. Candidate must be open to creative thinking, team effort, and making something new every day. For more information about the show, visit www.thetakeaway.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Web Editor and in collaboration the rest of The Takeaway team, the Web Programmer/Producer is responsible for the ongoing development of online tools that help drive the American conversation and foster civic engagement by connecting people with information and each other. The Web Programmer/Producer will work within the framework of the existing Web site and new tools to build on social media or open-source platforms.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Design and develop digital media for The Takeaway
  • Develop and maintain recurring and occasional online features and tools for The Takeaway
  • Produce and maintain content for thetakeaway.org
  • With Web Editor, maintain quality assurance of all Web elements of The Takeaway
  • With Web Editor, develop and maintain The Takeaway Web features promoting quality, user-generated content such as videos, text messages, photos, comments, graphics, and other features
  • Stimulate action in the site's social network (groups, comments, microblogs, user-generated content, emails, etc.)
  • With Web Editor, contribute to The Takeaway team's long-range planning and brainstorming
  • Monitor online presence of content partners, the New York Times, the BBC, WGBH, and others and suggest ways of collaboration
  • Collaborate with production, design and project management resources to set requirements, establish time frames, test and complete site development projects on schedule
  • Facilitate and enable online digital distribution strategies (RSS, blogger outreach, podcasts, etc.)
  • Other projects and tasks as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required; prior journalism experience strongly preferred
  • Minimum of three years full-time work experience developing online tools, features and community elements for online news sites
  • Requires demonstrated technical proficiency with Web design and development, including HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, AJAX and frameworks (jQuery, MochiKit, YUI)
  • Must have working knowledge of content management systems and blog software (Drupal, Wordpress, Movable Type)
  • Requires experience coding in Python or similar scripting languages (Ruby, Rails, Django, PHP)
  • Must have experience using PostgreSQL or similar databases (MySQL)
  • Content distribution techniques, including RSS, social media and APIs required
  • Requires proficiency with Flash and ActionScript
  • Must have excellent critical thinking skills that demonstrate independent judgment and decision-making
  • Ability to prioritize and handle several projects at once required
  • This position requires use of a computer, telephone and other office equipment; ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods; requires ability to work extended hours as needed, including some evenings and weekends, and early morning hours

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with "Web Programmer" with "Web Programmer" written in the subject line by 5pm EST Monday, July 21, 2008. WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls. No agencies. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted. WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.