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Director of Digital Media
Bloomington, Indiana
WFIU Position Opening
(Posted on prima.org on 9/3/10)
POSITION PURPOSE
To expand public broadcasting service to emerging platforms through innovative content production, sustainable revenue-generating initiatives, and strong online management.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides leadership and coordination for digital media activities. Plans production and distribution of content, identifies and implements revenue generating opportunities, adapts new technologies, and expands the station brands into new and competitive environments.
Oversees and implements the day-to-day management of the various station sites (WFIU.org, WTIU.indiana.edu, indianapublicmedia.org) and micro sites and online outreach activities.
Supervises a team of personnel, including an Online Content Coordinator and Site Developer (both 30 to 35 hour-per-week positions), and several part-time staff. Arranges and oversees training for producers, content developers, and related staff.
Collaborates with staff and senior directors, national digital media leaders, media entrepreneurs, and other entities associated with media. Coordinates activity with the Director of Operations and Production. The Director of Digital Media reports to the WFIU Station Manager.
POSITION BACKGROUND
WFIU/WTIU is a joint licensee serving the lower half of Indiana, and globally online.
WFIU-FM has a strong history of innovation in new media as evidenced on WFIU.org., and it has launched a series of micro sites such as HarmoniaEarlyMusic.org, AMomentOfScience.org, EarthEats.org, KinseyConfidential.org, among others. WFIU is heavily vested in online content development and is poised to turn its online product into a viable revenue generator. WTIU-TV is moving into online content development with a legacy of video productions, some nationally distributed. The station produces three weekly programs; two news and public affairs, one a childrens’ show. Both stations are multi-year recipients of numerous awards, including regional Emmys. In the past two years, both stations merged their news operations into an integrated news bureau (indianapublicmedia.org) combining radio, television, and online news. Both stations have strong arts programming, with a daily programming schedule of classical music on WFIU HD 1.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish daily priorities, planning, and implementation.
Create appealing online content that affirms our position as a leading resource in news, classical music, learning, community issues, and has potential to build audience and generate revenue. Develop innovative ways to integrate online and on-air activity.
Optimize revenue potential of media sites and interactive activities. Work with fundraising and marketing personnel in a combination of opportunities including but not limited to direct sponsorship, partnerships, online fundraising and online underwriting opportunities. Collaborate with producers to optimize revenue potential of specific programs and outreach activities.
Promote digital media innovation, looking for trends and best practices available through technology to create new ways to engage audiences and build revenue. Keep up-to-date on NPR, PBS, CPB, and FCC activity. Serve as representative in national digital initiatives.
Arrange and assist in training of personnel in digital media techniques and protocols.
Implement and maintain reporting systems that support decision-making; prepare summaries and reports for management.
Monitor audience metrics and financial performance to meet expected return-on-investments targets.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Minimum of three years successful experience in digital media, such as web site design/social media creation, online community/content development, blogging and networking.
Successful work in planning, and revenue development.
Experience with consumer-facing interactive media, web applications and products, advertising management platforms, and web analytic systems.
Supervisory experience is required – must demonstrate ability to foster high standards, motivate staff, articulate vision and directions persuasively, and work with a variety of professionals from both digital and non-digital backgrounds.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Ability to plan, implement and manage multiple projects; ability to work very quickly and efficiently.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Entrepreneurial experience, with particular emphasis in launching and leading sustainable digital media business activities.
Broad knowledge in arts and sciences. Ability to evaluate content produced by academic departments and other content developers, and to articulate concepts and concerns; knowledge of classical music history, structure, and genres a plus.
Experience working in the public broadcasting industry, its programming, production, and fundraising areas.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Interested parties should apply through Indiana University’s Human Resource Services website, http://jobs.indiana.edu/, position #2411. Please include a detailed resume, names and contact information (including e-mail) for four professional references, and a cover letter explaining how your experience relates to this position. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
News Producer/Director
Bloomington, Indiana
(Posted on prima.org on 9/3/10)
WFIU/WTIU News Bureau: Radio & TV Services
Job Description: Reports and produces content for radio, TV, and online; anchors NPR programs such as Morning Edition and All Things Considered and local news cut-ins during PBS programming; hosts, moderates, and guides the production of public affairs programs. Supervises news Intern reporters and student reporters as part of the WFIU/WTIU News Bureau team that identifies, trains, supervises, and evaluates WFIU/WTIU, part-time and student staff. Has specific oversight for training and editing students who serve as reporters in the newsroom; work is performed in conjunction with IU’s School of Journalism, Telecommunications Department, and other departments which have students interested in journalism or broadcasting. In technical areas, instructs in the use of audio, video and Internet material, proper public broadcasting journalistic practices, reporting, production, and sometimes on air presentation. In specific areas of content, produces or oversees the production of original spot news and features for WFIU radio, WTIU Television, station web sites, Indiana State News, NPR, and other news entities by the Interns and student reporters. Determines the value and content of local news, assigning the project to Interns and students and ensuring that it is prepared for dissemination through multi-platforms including radio, TV, Internet.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, telecommunication, or a related field and one year public broadcasting or journalism experience required.
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; ability to teach news room protocols to students; experience working with multi-platform technologies; ability to adapt material to a variety of platforms; ability and judgment to produce a large quantity of work to deadline that matches the quality of NPR and PBS productions; and the ability to function in a fast-paced 24/7/365 news environment needed. Applicants considered for interview should be prepared to provide audition materials (CD or MP3 files) upon request.
Other Information: WFIU Radio and WTIU TV seek a News Producer/Director to join its News Bureau team, consisting of award-winning radio, television, and Internet news professionals. Located on the Indiana University campus in Bloomington, the stations serve south-central and central Indiana through broadcast and a national/international audience through streaming. The bureau has a News Bureau Chief and five 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.
Open to applications until September 23, 2010 or until position is filled.
Interested parties should apply through Indiana University’s Human Resource Services website, http://jobs.indiana.edu/, position #2416. Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
WFIU/WTIU Corporate Development Sales Associate
Bloomington, Indiana
(Posted on prima.org on 7/13/10)
Indiana University Radio and Television Services (IURTS), Bloomington campus, seeks a Corporate Development Sales Associate for WTIU public television and WFIU-FM public radio.
Under the supervision of the sales manager, the Corporate Development Sales Associate develops proposals and presents underwriting, production support, special event and web opportunities to businesses, professionals and advertising agencies. The Corporate Development Sales Associate will prospect, sign, renew, and service new and current corporate development partners for WFIU Radio and WTIU TV programs and promotional activities.
The Associate will develop prospecting and lead strategies for both stations with involvement from station managers and staff. The Associate will participate in station activities and events.
Qualifications: Equivalent of four-year degree in business, marketing or telecommunications. Progressively more responsible experience may be substituted for education on a two to one ratio (2 yrs experience = 1 yr education) up to a maximum of two years of education substitution. Three years of successful work in media development or sales, experience working cooperatively with production, traffic or programming departments. The successful candidate will possess: the ability to deal effectively with a variety of public and private clients and groups; excellent written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of public broadcasting desired (if not, then willingness to learn); experience in personal and electronic contact with prospective and client companies, utilizing media research tools, and creating presentation materials; ability to travel mainly in south and central Indiana; knowledge and proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer.
The Corporate Development Sales Associate is part of a team responsible for raising funds to sustain the financial health of public broadcasting under WFIU and WTIU. Success is measured by attaining and surpassing financial goals individually and as a team. Inability to reach goals results in loss of funding for equipment, programs and services.
Position available immediately. Base salary of $24,500 plus commission. Generous Indiana University benefits. Applications received by August 2, 2010, are guaranteed consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter and resume, including three references, with your online application. For more information about IURTS, WTIU and WFIU, visit these websites: http://www.indiana.edu/~radiotv/ and http://indianapublicmedia.org/
Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. View the complete job posting #2066 and apply online at http://jobs.indiana.edu/findjob.html.
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