PBS39 EMPLOYMENT

FCC REQUIREMENTS:
 WFWA PBS39, in cooperation with the Federal Communications Commission, is committed to widely disseminating notices of career opportunities with PBS39 to our entire community.
 
Some of the many sources we use to advertise full-time position vacancies include:

  • The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette & the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
  • The Indiana Department of Workforce Development-Work One website:
    www.indianacareerconnect.com
  • Placement offices of several area colleges and universities
  • The Indiana Broadcasters Association, via www.careerpage.org
  • United Hispanic Americans, Fort Wayne
  • The Fort Wayne NAACP
  • The Fort Wayne Urban League
  • Placement offices of several area colleges and universities


We hope you’ll turn to these recruitment avenues if you are considering employment within the community-enriching field of public television.

For a full listing of recruitment sources, additional information, or if your organization would like to receive a listing of our open full-time positions, please contact our Human Resources Director at (260) 483-9367.

PBS39 WFWA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates without regard for race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or military status.

CURRENT POSITIONS

Full-time positions

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Date of Posting: November 10, 2011

WFWA PBS39 seeks a Development Director to lead the membership and major gifts programs of northeast Indiana’s public television station.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Development Director is responsible for achieving annual fundraising goals utilizing all facets of individual support opportunities at PBS39. This position develops strategies, implements plans, manages staff, and monitors activities that contribute to meeting these revenue goals while ensuring excellent service in the station’s relationships with its viewers, donors, and stakeholders. This includes oversight functions for pledge drives, as well as major and planned giving initiatives.

The Development Director oversees the policies, procedures, and management of the station’s donor database, and stays conversant with current compliance and best practices.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree plus at least five years experience in development for non-profits. Public broadcasting experience preferred. The individual will have demonstrated leadership skills reflecting a track record of successfully meeting revenue targets in annual and major giving campaigns, and experience in guiding a development team. The individual will have strong interpersonal, writing and verbal communication skills. Must possess a collaborative management style; be committed to innovative techniques, and have appreciation of the PBS39 mission.

WFWA PBS39 is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates without regard for race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or military status. Candidates of interest will be contacted.

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

 

WFWA PBS39
The Dr. Rudy & Rhonda Kachmann Teleplex
2501 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1562
(260) 483-9367
Attn: Human Resources-DevDir

Or, email your resume and cover letter to:
HumanResources@wfwa.org

Part-Time Positions

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES

DATE OF POSTING: Continuous

PBS39 hires experienced production professionals on a part-time basis as Production Associates.  Production Associates are part of a pool of part-time employees who work on an as-needed basis for evening live show productions.  Hours are very limited.  PBS39 continuously collects resumes from those who wish to be approved as a part-time employee in the production pool.  If you submit a resume in response to this posting, your resume will be kept on file to review when pool positions become available. 

JOB TITLE: Part-time Production Associate

DEPARTMENT: Production

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Production Associates are responsible for a variety of duties including: assisting Producer/Directors in field & studio production, including floor management, operation of field/studio audio, field/studio camera, field/studio light, and character generator equipment. Additional duties may include some studio set-up & misc. grip work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Must be familiar with all basic areas of video/broadcast production. A degree in a related field is a plus. Must be able to interact professionally with the public, superiors and peers & able to follow directions. The ability to lift 60 lbs and sit or stand for extended periods of time are essential functions of this position.

WORK SCHEDULE:
This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Hours will vary & some evening and weekend hours will be expected as dictated by pledge, auction and live program scheduling.

Please note that WFWA makes a strong effort to fill job openings by considering the qualifications, background, experience, and employment record of each individual applicant. To express interest in this position, please direct your resume to:

WFWA PBS39
The Dr. Rudy & Rhonda Kachmann Teleplex
2501 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1562
(260) 483-9367
Attn: Human Resources- PT PA

Or, email your resume and cover letter to:
HumanResources@wfwa.org

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