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ARCHIVE INTERN - FALL 2009 - WNYC ARCHIVES

The WNYC Radio Archives currently maintains a collection of 39,000 cataloged broadcast recordings dating from June 1927 to the present and another 13,000 uncataloged broadcast recordings that we are in the process of cataloging. These recordings cover the gamut of the station's activities as one of the nation's earliest public broadcasters. They include live concerts from venues around the metropolitan area, as well as public events and speeches covering the full range of political, cultural, and civic activities in and around New York City. Also included in the WNYC Archives are paper records, photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, program guides, and scripts (copies and originals) dating from 1924 to the present. The collection also features vintage microphones and WPA commissioned artwork.

Since 1924, WNYC Radio has provided public radio listeners with award-winning educational, cultural, news and public affairs programming to the greater New York area and across the country. With more than one million weekly listeners tuning in to WNYC, our core audience comes from all five boroughs of New York City and beyond to at least 55 counties in three states.

Internship responsibilities:

  • Cataloging broadcast material, cleaning and replacing tapes
  • Duplicating CDs
  • Reformatting DAT and MD recordings
  • Organizing paper and photo materials
  • Surveying collections
  • Rehousing collections
  • Identifying orphan materials

Qualifications

  • Be familiar with public radio
  • Have an interest in audio archives
  • Have some familiarity with audio formats
  • Have a good sense of 20th century history
  • Be familiar with MS Access
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited library school or archives program to earn course credit
  • Must be consistently available for a minimum of 15 hours per week during the months of September to December
  • Must have a proven willingness to learn new skills

To Apply

To apply for this internship, please e-mail a cover letter and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with "WNYC Archives Intern-Fall '09" 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.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, THE BRIAN LEHRER SHOW

(Level will be dependent upon experience)

WNYC Radio seeks an Assistant Producer for The Brian Lehrer Show, one of our flagship news/magazine talk shows.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assist the producers and hosts in all aspects of program production
  • Generate and research show topics
  • Assist with pre-interview and booking of potential guests
  • Assist with writing background materials for host and with editing material for broadcast
  • Provide administrative support for show staff including bill payment, booking studios, maintaining archives, and other related duties as assigned
  • Assist with editing and preparing audio for broadcast
  • Assist during tapings and digital audio production for the show
  • Assist with conducting assigned internal and external correspondence for the show
  • Work on other special projects as assigned and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • One year minimum journalism, print and/or broadcast experience required
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required
  • Familiarity with journalism issues and radio production required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication required
  • Sound organizational skills, with great attention to detail required
  • Extensive research skills required
  • Ability to meet objectives under deadline pressure required
  • Ability to work in a group environment, and take direction required
  • Digital audio editing experience required; ProTools experience preferred
  • Experience producing a daily radio talk show preferred
  • Radio listener (public and commercial) 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 remotely on occasion

To Apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with "Asst/Assoc Producer, BLS" 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.

ASSISTANT PRODUCER, THE LEONARD LOPATE SHOW

(Deadline for submissions: July 1, 2009)

WNYC Radio seeks an Assistant Producer for The Leonard Lopate Show.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Work daily with program staff to develop ideas and book guests for programs with the goal of reflecting the diverse voices and perspectives of the city and listeners we serve.
  • Conduct background research and provide host with appropriate support material for broadcast
  • Write and edit copy and program elements as required
  • Edit and prepare audio for broadcast
  • Assist with directing daily program as needed, produce rundown for host and operations staff, screen calls and questions, and modify program rundown as news events warrant
  • Provide material for website as needed
  • Work with interactive media to develop online program components to complement the regular daily on-air program
  • Work with interns on office functions
  • Write weekly press listings
  • Work with news and operations staff to coordinate and produce special programming, including remote broadcasts and other special programming as assigned
  • Work on other special projects as assigned and other duties as required

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of journalism experience required
  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience is required
  • Experience in news gathering and writing required
  • Extensive research skills required
  • Ability to be flexible and maintain high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance and fairness required
  • Ability to write creative, clear, accurate copy required
  • Ability to manage program team's calendar and work flow required
  • Ability to work effectively, collaboratively and diplomatically with hosts, freelancers, program staff and other radio station and company staff required
  • Ability to establish and sustain a wide variety of community and industry relationships that are essential to the show's success required
  • Team builder and player required
  • Digital audio editing experience required, ProTools preferred.
  • Experience in producing a daily radio talk show 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

To Apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with "Asst Producer, LLS" in the subject line by no later than July 1, 2009.

WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

Qualified candidates only please. No calls. No agencies.
Due to the high volume of submissions, WNYC will contact only candidates invited to interview. Thank you for your interest.

WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND WELCOMES QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE.

DIRECTOR OF BUDGET & PROJECTS, THE TAKEAWAY

BACKGROUND: Co-producers WNYC and PRI (Public Radio International)- in collaboration with the BBC World Service, The New York Times, and WGBH Boston television and radio—are reinvigorating morning drive. The Takeaway 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 is rooted in the values public radio is best known for—highly credible journalism, depth and context—but breaks out from the medium's conventionally packaged sound. The project features live conversation, reporters in locations around the world, a cast of regular contributors, audience interaction, a website and distributed content, and video. The show is live, delivering national and international news and cultural stories through a conversational and unprecedented personality-driven format.

The Takeaway began airing on public radio stations across America in April 2008, with the mission to host and reflect the American conversation - bringing together diverse perspectives and voices through the connection of local, national and international news. During this time, the show has expanded from two to four hours live on-air to provide live content for other time zones. The enterprise builds on public radio's morning success with content and strategies that will bring new audiences to public radio and public service media online.

The show marks John Hockenberry's return to his roots in public radio—where he was one of the medium's original innovators—after 15 years in network and cable television. During his time at ABC and NBC, he earned four Emmy Awards, three Peabody Awards, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and a Casey Medal. Hockenberry has also been recognized for his pioneering online content, hosts the award-winning public radio series The DNA Files and currently sits as a Distinguished Fellow at the prestigious MIT Media Lab. A search is underway for the show's co-host.

ABOUT THE SHOW PARTNERS:

WNYC—Co-owner of The Takeaway. WNYC Radio (WNYC) began broadcasting on July 8, 1924, and has been a leading source of information and culture for more than 80 years. WNYC is poised to be the media organization for New Yorkers of the 21st century. WNYC is one of the leading producers of public media content in the country and New York's premier public media content provider through wnyc.org, a new street-level broadcast and performance studio and its broadcast stations, WNYC 93.9 FM and WNYC AM 820 - America's most listened-to on public radio. More than one million listeners weekly share in the city's cultural riches and hear the best offerings from affiliate networks National Public Radio, Public Radio International and American Public Media. For more, visit www.wnyc.org.

PRI—Co-owner of The Takeaway. Public Radio International leads media by producing, acquiring and distributing innovative content that enables U.S. audiences to "hear a different voice." PRI brings new voices, global journalism and cultural perspectives to the public airwaves. Through partnerships with BBC World Service and station-based and independent producers, the Minneapolis-based network provides over 400 hours of programming each week. Its content is broadcast and streamed online by 827 PRI affiliates nationwide. The broadcasts reach more than 29 million listeners weekly. Its podcasts consistently rank in the top U.S. 100. For more, visit www.pri.org.

BBC—Editorial collaborator for The Takeaway. BBC World Service is an international radio and online broadcaster delivering programs and services in 33 languages. It reaches 183 million listeners globally. It has 2,000 partner radio stations, including 400 n the United States. Its international online sites, which include audio and visual content, offer users a way to interact directly with world events. They attract 40 million unique users a month. For more, visit www.bbcworldservice.com.

NEW YORK TIMES—Editorial collaborator for The Takeaway. The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) is a leading media company with 2007 revenues of $3.2 billion. The company includes The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily newspapers, WQXR-FM and more than 50 web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. The company's purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment. For more, visit www.nytimes.com.

WGBH—Editorial collaborator for The Takeaway. WGBH Radio engages listeners worldwide through a rich array of on-air, high-definition and online radio services. In addition to co-producing PRI's The World, WGBH Radio offers listeners musical, cultural and public affairs programming, including a 24-hour all-classical HD radio channel as well as streaming audio heard by Web surfers around the globe. WGBH Radio Boston broadcasts on WGBH 89.7, Boston's NPR arts and culture station; WCAI, the Cape and Islands NPR Station; All-Classical WGBH HD2; and a variety of on-demand streams and podcasts. For more, visit www.wgbh.org.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Director of Budget & Projects for The Takeaway leads the financial planning for the program and holds and administers the financial aspects of the partnership agreements between the program partners. The Director also provides project management support for key activities and information with the partners, manages a staff directly and/or indirectly and is responsible for the fiscal management of the program and special funding budgets. S/he will be the primary person informing and negotiating production deal structures and administering production and partner contracts on behalf of the program. S/he will be a report to the Executive Producer to make The Takeaway an efficient and well-run production. S/he will also provide coordination and facilitation support for the program partnership including supporting the EP and Co-Chairs of the program steering committee (a team of senior executives across WNYC and PRI responsible for daily business/partnership activities for the program) as directed by the EP or Co-Chairs. S/he will also support the Leadership Group (the strategic committee responsible for the strategic direction of the program) logistics as requested and work directly with the Presidents/CEOs of WNYC and PRI.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: The Director of Budget & Projects, The Takeaway, is an employee of WNYC, and reports to the Executive Producer.

  • Key internal relationships include: CFO, SVP Programming, President/CEO of WNYC, Director of Finance, General Counsel, Executive Director OD & HR and staff in the programming, development, marketing and digital departments.
  • Key external relationships include: Production partner-PRI -- SVP Programming and Productions, Business Manager and Controller, and others in content, development, marketing, finance as needed/identified; Editorial partners—NYT, BBC, WGBH

RESPONSIBILITES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Financial Management:

  • Develop and manage the program and separate funding budgets based on strategic plan, operating needs and financial parameters that reflect collaboration with and input from key stakeholders.
  • Manage the budget and reforecast processes for all show-related budgets, including achieving results through others who are not direct reports to this position. Ensure budget targets are achieved.
  • Oversee monthly budget analysis, reporting, reconciliation by partner, cash reconciliation tracking, projecting.
  • Manage budget planning with other departments for overlapping, enterprise projects.
  • Review and track all expenses incurred throughout the fiscal year and report progress and variances monthly to key stakeholders.
  • Establish and sustain processes and information systems to flag issues proactively and ensure expenses are managed effectively and within budget.
  • Foster a collaborative relationship with the Finance Department(s) to ensure alignment of key financial information; policy and practices; and financial systems and management.
  • Generate monthly financial reports to the Partner Finance Team, Steering Committee and Leadership Group.
  • Service Underwriting and Development staff at PRI and/or WNYC as needed for fundraising proposals and grant reporting. Contribute to strategy and tactics as appropriate/needed.
  • Prepare financial models for ad-hoc projects.

Administration:

  • Support logistics and coordinate projects, communications and business oriented activities related to Steering Committee and Steering Committee meetings and other assigned activities at the request of the EP, Co-Chairs of Steering Committee or Leadership Group as directed.
  • Negotiate, prepare and administer contracts, in collaboration with General Counsel, and as requested by the Executive Producer or Leadership Group.
  • Monitor compliance with the terms of Agreements and internal contract engagement, record retention and other policies.
  • Attend and participate in steering committee meetings, fundraising meetings with development and underwriting staff, program management meetings and WNYC monthly management meetings.
  • Provide clear and effective communication to the staff, PRI and other partners.
  • Coordinate communication between the partners on matters of finance, business, deal structures, strategic alliances and partnerships, contracts, projects and long-range planning.
  • Contribute to the quarterly WNYC and PRI board reports on behalf of The Takeaway.
  • Collaborate with EP to establish and implement effective systems and processes.

Staff Management:

  • Develop a diverse and high-quality staff of direct and/or indirect reports that is well prepared to meet the ongoing challenges of a first-rate institution and program by:
  • Establishing goals in a collaborative manner to ensure that individuals have a sense of responsibility and ownership for the successful outcomes of their roles, their department and the overall organization.
  • Developing clear processes and collaboration with the show and other departments to create high quality work.
  • Developing staff, providing opportunities for staff to increase and enhance their skills; serving as a mentor to the team.
  • Helping to lead a workplace characterized by mutual respect and open discussion in which all strive for excellence and innovation.
  • Develop and implement clear roles, job descriptions, work flows and staffing levels/structure and schedules to optimize resources and produce the best work.
  • Set clear and effective department and individual goals; complete and submit annual goals; provide timely and effective reviews of staff performance where appropriate.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: Our goal is to maintain a team as complex and diverse as America itself. We are looking for people with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and passions. If you bring a unique perspective to the table, and think working with a lively radio and online program sounds exciting, and you meet the qualifications for this position, we'd like to talk with you. The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

  • Fearlessness in pursuit of information, an inquisitive and active mind, and an ability to work in tightly-knit teams.
  • Sharp thinker and leader.
  • A self-starter who proactively looks for solutions.
  • The energy, entrepreneurial drive, creativity, flexibility, results-orientation, and tolerance for ambiguity that is necessary to lead a complex organization to a significantly higher level of success.
  • Proven analytic and strategic skills with start-up experience.
  • The intellectual and emotional depth, maturity, self-confidence and interpersonal skills to work effectively with the SVP Programming, Executive Producer, Presidents/CEOs of WNYC and PRI and its partners, board trustees, colleagues, staff and funding sponsors, and provide motivation at all levels of an organization.
  • Proven ability to build a cohesive, high-performing staff and work teams of direct and/or indirect reports and to develop the skills and nurture growth of staff members.
    • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Make sound financial decisions;;
    • Achieve success while navigating complex goals and partnerships;
    • Articulate new ideas, processes and financial or business matters to a creative team;
    • Effectively manage competing priorities and multiple pieces/projects simultaneously;
    • Create and manage budgets through ongoing show development and change;
    • Develop collaborative relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to meet program goals and find solutions to challenges as they arise.
  • Excellent communication skills—both oral and written—with an impressive reputation for building and maintaining relationships with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of cultural, generational, ethnic, racial, educational and social backgrounds.
  • Roots in the fundamentals of non-profit financial management but able to look to and leverage new opportunities.
  • Certified Public Accountant strongly preferred.
  • 7-10 years public and private accounting experience.
  • 5 years non-profit experience preferred.
  • Big four background preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in a financial business leadership position.
  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Proficiency with Excel required.
  • A quick study—thrives in a steep learning-curve environment.
  • Familiarity with and experience in media and public radio preferred.

COMPENSATION: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

CONTACT: Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and may be sent to:

jobs@wnyc.org (type DirBudProj-TT in subject line)
or
Cindy Prater
Executive Director, Organizational Development & Human Resources
WNYC
160 Varick Street
New York, NY 10013
Tel: 646-829-4048
E-mail: cprater@wnyc.org


WNYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites and encourages qualified applicants from all walks of life.

EDITOR FOR ECONOMIC COVERAGE

BACKGROUND: In a time of great change, uncertainty, and general anxiety, WNYC seeks a leader to define and implement its local and national coverage of the Economy.

WNYC is the leading public radio news provider in the nation's largest market and is reimagining its coverage of the economy, finance, and business to provide a general audience with the information and tools they need to understand complex ideas and swiftly moving events.

ABOUT WNYC: WNYC Radio (WNYC) began broadcasting on July 8, 1924, and has been a leading source of information and culture for more than 80 years. WNYC is poised to be the media organization for New Yorkers of the 21st century. WNYC is one of the leading producers of public media content in the country and New York's premier public media content provider through wnyc.org, a new street-level broadcast and performance studio and its broadcast stations, WNYC 93.9 FM and WNYC AM 820—America's most listened-to on public radio. More than one million listeners weekly share in the city's cultural riches and hear the best offerings from affiliate networks National Public Radio, Public Radio International and American Public Media. For more, visit www.wnyc.org.

CHALLENGE: The Editor must combine great journalism experience with knowledge of economic, finance, and business and collaborate with reporters, producers, and editors to produce deep coverage.

Wall Street is only minutes away from our offices; Main Street is where our audience lives their lives. We are looking for someone to find the meeting place of those two constituencies with multiple perspectives, coverage on multiple platforms, and the kind of expertise that will command attention.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Editor for Economic Coverage holds the strategic vision for developing content and audience across multiple platforms, locally and nationally. S/he provides leadership, manages and coordinates activities with the partners, continues the evolution, development and placement of the coverage, executes the goal for diverse voices and perspectives on the air and on the staff, influences a talented editorial team in ongoing development and daily execution of the content and manages the budget. The Editor of Economic Coverage is responsible for delivering content that is viable, sustainable and meets the mission and goals of WNYC and the promise to listeners. S/he will lead the effort to make economic coverage and content a necessary and transformative daily experience as part of the most inclusive gathering place in news media.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Envision, develop, implement, and execute ongoing national and local economic coverage
  • Use storytelling, conversation, and online tools to create comprehensive coverage on multiple platforms
  • Bring together individuals, show groups, and editorial units to accomplish coverage goals
  • Help experienced reporters understand more fully finance, economics, and business with the goal of explaining complex events and ideas to a general audience; develop and nurture less experienced reporters and producers
  • Create relationships and linkages with partners including public radio networks, leading publications, and others
  • Bring multiple perspectives to work aimed at distinct and diverse audiences
  • Recruit and hire reporters and producers
  • Appear as a resource as needed on-air and online
  • Manage budget for a new unit

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Deep expertise in financial coverage
  • Impeccable journalistic integrity and editorial judgment
  • Ability to develop a comprehensive vision and lead others toward it
  • Networked within the worlds of finance, economy, and/or business
  • Demonstrated innovation in form and content
  • Ability to guide coverage collaboratively with producers across broadcast and digital platforms
  • Ability to work in a tight deadline environment and within budget
  • Excellent communication skills—both oral and written—with an impressive reputation for building and maintaining relationships with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of cultural, generational, ethnic, racial, educational and social backgrounds.
  • Current knowledge of news audience consumption trends.
    • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Achieve success while navigating complex goals and partnerships
    • Articulate new ideas and vision to a creative team;
    • Define and grow an audience;
  • Eye-level point of view; can explain complex ideas to lay person in conversational ways
  • Understanding of or appreciation for the mission and values of public media
  • Ability to bring multiple perspectives to work aimed at distinct and diverse audiences
  • Broadcast and/or online experience a plus

COMPENSATION: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

CONTACT: Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and may be sent to:

jobs@wnyc.org (with Economics Editor in the subject line)
or
Cindy Prater
Executive Director, Organizational Development & Human Resources
WNYC
160 Varick Street
New York, NY 10013
Tel: 646-829-4048
E-mail: cprater@wnyc.org

WNYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites and encourages qualified applicants from all walks of life.

MAJOR GIFTS AND RESEARCH ASSISTANT

WNYC seeks an assistant with experience in prospect research to support the short- and long-term goals of major donors identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Major Gifts
  • Scheduling appointments/meetings
  • Write and/or edit solicitation and acknowledgment letters
  • Maintain and distribute major gifts tracking reports for revenue/expenses
  • Maintain major gifts and planned giving files and database records
  • With Gift Processing, oversee gift processing, coding and tracking
  • Organize and oversee mailings to major donors and planned giving prospects, including list selection and coding, coordination with printers and mail houses, and tracking of results
  • Provide assistance with design and production of major gifts and planned giving marketing and event materials
  • Support the planning and execution of major gifts and planned giving events and meeting, both in advance of and on the day/night of.
  • Receive RSVPs for major donor events and provide telephone follow-up for event inquiries
  • Schedule meetings, organize agendas and materials, and oversee action plans and follow-up for the Trusteeship and Resource Development Committees of the Board of Trustees

Research

  • Collaborate with Development Coordinator and Gift Processing on data mining and prospect research projects
  • Conduct biographical and financial research utilizing a variety of industry-specific internet and in-house research tools and databases
  • Establish and maintain systems to monitor online and print publications to track information regarding prospects; to identify significant donors to comparative organizations; and to report on new trends in giving and/or fundraising
  • Provide data and background information to be used to rate donors and prospects in terms of capacity and interest
  • Manage research workflow; track research requests, ensure timely completion of projects, and work with supervisor to set priorities
  • Remain current with trends and tools available to prospect researchers
  • Additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited four-year college or university
  • 2 to 3 years of development, research, information management or other related experience
  • Non-profit experience preferred
  • Knowledge of research tools such as Lexis-Nexis, Google, Foundation Search and Guidestar
  • Aptitude to become proficient in proactive prospecting methods, tracking and management
  • Ability to handle confidential materials in an ethical manner
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Superb interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to effective communications and reports; excellent verbal communication
  • Demonstrated success with multi-tasking and project management
  • Requires ability to quickly grasp conceptual plans and implement with attention to the finest details, accurately and timely
  • Experience with fund raising databases preferred
  • Team Approach familiarity useful but not required
  • This position requires use of a computer, telephone and other office and broadcast equipment; ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods
  • Ability to work extended hours as needed

To Apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with "MG & Research Asst" 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.

MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT

The Development Manager will play a key fundraising role in WNYC's Institutional Giving department.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Write restricted and general operating proposals and reports for foundation, government, and corporate philanthropy sources
  • Oversee and steward a portfolio of prospects and donors in coordination with senior development colleagues and WNYC management and Trustees.
  • Oversee on-air and online credit lines for restricted support;
  • Setup, prepare, and participate in prospect meetings/calls/pitches;
  • Research and develop strategies for cultivating/approaching new prospects;
  • Manage grant budgets and interface with programming and finance to ensure accurate recordkeeping and donor reporting.
  • Manage process from proposal to fulfillment, collaborating with content managers, marketing and underwriting as appropriate.
  • Other projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated 4+ year history of increasing achievement/responsibility in foundation, government, and corporate fundraising
  • Effective organizational skills and financial acumen
  • Excellent writing and pitch skills
  • Experienced and knowledgeable person with a commitment to and appreciation for public radio
  • Demonstrated success working in a deadline-driven environment and managing multiple tasks and projects concurrently while delivering thorough and accurate work product essential
  • Effective communication skills at all levels of an organization and with funders; ability to manage up and keep leadership statused on progress and developments
  • Knowledge of New York philanthropic market
  • BA/BS; graduate degree required
  • Experience using sophisticated fund raising database products
  • WNYC listener preferred
  • This position requires use of a computer, telephone and other office and/or broadcast equipment; ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods; requires ability to work extended hours as needed

To Apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with "Development Mgr" 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.

CO-HOST, THE TAKEAWAY

BACKGROUND: Co-producers WNYC and PRI - in collaboration with the BBC World Service, The New York Times, and WGBH Boston television and radio—are reinvigorating morning drive. The Takeaway 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 is rooted in the values public radio is best known for—highly credible journalism, depth and context—but breaks out from the medium's conventionally packaged sound. The project features live conversation, reporters in locations around the world, a cast of regular contributors, audience interaction, a website and distributed content, and video. The show is live, delivering national and international news and cultural stories through a conversational and unprecedented personality-driven format.

The Takeaway began airing on public radio stations across America in April 2008, with the mission to host and reflect the American conversation - bringing together diverse perspectives and voices through the connection of local, national and international news. During this time, the show has expanded from two to four hours live on-air to provide live content for other time zones. The enterprise builds on public radio's morning success with content and strategies that will bring new audiences to public radio and public service media online.

The Takeaway is Co-hosted by John Hockenberry. The show marks John Hockenberry's return to his roots in public radio—where he was one of the medium's original innovators—after 15 years in network and cable television. During his time at ABC and NBC, he earned four Emmy Awards, three Peabody Awards, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and a Casey Medal. Hockenberry has also been recognized for his pioneering online content, hosts the award-winning public radio series The DNA Files and currently sits as a Distinguished Fellow at the prestigious MIT Media Lab.

ABOUT THE SHOW PARTNERS:

WNYC—Co-owner of The Takeaway. WNYC Radio (WNYC) began broadcasting on July 8, 1924, and has been a leading source of information and culture for more than 80 years. WNYC is poised to be the media organization for New Yorkers of the 21st century. WNYC is one of the leading producers of public media content in the country and New York's premier public media content provider through wnyc.org, a new street-level broadcast and performance studio and its broadcast stations, WNYC 93.9 FM and WNYC AM 820 - America's most listened-to on public radio. More than one million listeners weekly share in the city's cultural riches and hear the best offerings from affiliate networks National Public Radio, Public Radio International and American Public Media. For more, visit www.wnyc.org.

PRI—Co-owner of The Takeaway. Public Radio International leads media by producing, acquiring and distributing innovative content that enables U.S. audiences to "hear a different voice." PRI brings new voices, global journalism and cultural perspectives to the public airwaves. Through partnerships with BBC World Service and station-based and independent producers, the Minneapolis-based network provides over 400 hours of programming each week. Its content is broadcast and streamed online by 827 PRI affiliates nationwide. The broadcasts reach more than 29 million listeners weekly. Its podcasts consistently rank in the top U.S. 100. For more, visit www.pri.org.

BBC—Editorial collaborator for The Takeaway. BBC World Service is an international radio and online broadcaster delivering programs and services in 33 languages. It reaches 183 million listeners globally. It has 2,000 partner radio stations, including 400 n the United States. Its international online sites, which include audio and visual content, offer users a way to interact directly with world events. They attract 40 million unique users a month. For more, visit www.bbcworldservice.com.

NEW YORK TIMES—Editorial collaborator for The Takeaway. The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) is a leading media company with 2007 revenues of $3.2 billion. The company includes The New York Times, The International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily newspapers, WQXR-FM and more than 50 web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. The company's purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment. For more, visit www.nytimes.com.

WGBH—Editorial collaborator for The Takeaway. WGBH Radio engages listeners worldwide through a rich array of on-air, high-definition and online radio services. In addition to co-producing PRI's The World, WGBH Radio offers listeners musical, cultural and public affairs programming, including a 24-hour all-classical HD radio channel as well as streaming audio heard by Web surfers around the globe. WGBH Radio Boston broadcasts on WGBH 89.7, Boston's NPR arts and culture station; WCAI, the Cape and Islands NPR Station; All-Classical WGBH HD2; and a variety of on-demand streams and podcasts. For more, visit www.wgbh.org.

CHALLENGE: To help us achieve the show's goals, The Takeaway is in search of a dynamic engaging, intellectually curious, results-oriented self-starter with exceptional aural presence in a conversational format, sound editorial judgment, and keen understanding of the use of storytelling, reporting and interviewing to create an enticing and informative conversation/story arc with diverse content, perspectives and voices to take a national program to the next level and help us make a dynamic radio and online experience for news consumers nationwide. The successful candidate must be open to creative thinking, team effort, and making something new every day. This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in public broadcasting nationwide and to continue to build a powerful program and brand known for excellence and innovation. For more information about the show, visit thetakeaway.org.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Co-host of The Takeaway delivers a diverse and credible multi-platform conversational experience and interaction with a national audience about the news of the day in a format that is distinct from and preferable to other morning-drive offerings on public and commercial radio. Create and cultivate a relationship with the other host that is rich, vibrant, engaging and pleasing to listen to. The Co-host has significant responsibility to build audience and encourage station carriage through the on-air and online experience.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: The Co-host, The Takeaway, is an employee of WNYC, and reports to the Executive Producer.

  • Key internal relationships include: The other Co-host (John Hockenberry), show staff, SVP Programming, President/CEO of WNYC, Director of Publicity, VP Marketing & Digital, Executive Director OD & HR and staff in the News, Community Engagement departments
  • Key external relationships include: Production partner-PRI—President/CEO, SVP Programming, SVP Content PRI and others in Content, Development, Station Marketing; Editorial partners—NYT, BBC, WGBH

RESPONSIBILITES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Hosting

  • Own the co-host seat with confidence and authority.
  • Establish and sustain credibility with listeners.
  • Be interesting and engaging; bring an intelligent, stimulating, inviting, inclusive and fun dynamic to engage the American conversation.
  • Create and engage in on-air dialogue with the co-host (John Hockenberry) that people want to listen to and be part of.
  • Employ a conversational style that is effective for a range of topics and tones, from hard-news to human interest to cultural to entertainment and all the spaces between on a local, national and international level.
  • Adeptly cultivate and navigate multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and diverse stories, conversations, guests, contributors and listeners with respect, integrity, sensitivity and awareness.
  • Be mindful of the listener experience and create additive value and loyalty.
  • Build audience.
  • Deliver on co-host responsibilities to distinguish The Takeaway from other morning drive news programming in public and commercial radio—a show listeners can't do without.
  • Reinforce and contribute to show branding.
  • Host video segments for the online platform and contribute content, including blogging.
  • Host the program solo when needed.
  • Work the required hours and schedule for a morning drive program.
  • Exceed professional "hosting" standards.

Production

  • Execute co-hosting role within the technical standards and production values of the show, as defined by the Executive Producer and show managers.
  • Successfully co-host a live, daily, national news program consistent with the mission and goals for the show across multiple platforms.
  • Execute to achieve audience performance goals and expectations as defined by the Executive Producer and partners.
  • Leverage strength of partnership in daily execution of the program and website.

Editorial

  • Attend and contribute to daily morning and afternoon editorial meetings.
  • Actively support the goal of program diversity in the show's content, perspective and voices.
  • Pitch story and ideas and constructively participate in development of others' ideas.
  • Apply impeccably sound journalistic integrity and editorial judgment.

Partnership and Communication

  • Foster an environment of cohesiveness and collaboration with colleagues across all WNYC departments and with show partners.
  • Model an esprit de corps within the program team.
  • Establish and sustain a positive and effective presence and participation in the industry, at events and with specific stations, as defined by the Executive Producer.
  • Contribute to and participate in efforts related to multi-platform content delivery and integration.
  • Support efforts for additional station carriage as defined by the Executive Producer.
  • Foster collaborative relationships between WNYC and PRI as well as other partners.
  • Participate in community engagement and audience-building efforts as required.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: Our goal is to maintain a team as complex and diverse as America itself. We are looking for people with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and passions. If you bring a unique perspective to the table, and think working with a lively radio and online program sounds exciting, and you meet the qualifications for this position, we'd like to talk with you. The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

  • Demonstrated voice and on-air delivery ability in a conversational format.
  • Prior radio broadcast experience strongly preferred
  • Exceptional storytelling experience and ability.
  • Superior journalism experience and skills required.
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent work experience required. Advanced degree preferred.
  • Demonstrated achievement in connecting with multi-ethnic, multi-cultural audiences and cultivating guests and contributors who bring diverse voices and perspectives to a story required.
  • Experience and familiarity with online tools, building community, and online news consumption habits strongly preferred.
  • Fearlessness in pursuit of information, an inquisitive and active mind, and an ability to work in tightly-knit teams.
  • Sharp thinker and leader.
  • A self-starter who proactively looks for solutions.
  • The energy, drive, creativity, flexibility, results-orientation, and tolerance for ambiguity that is necessary to be an integral part of a start-up and complex organization structure.
  • The intellectual and emotional depth, maturity, self-confidence and interpersonal skills to work effectively and/or interact with the other co-host, show staff, Executive Producer, executives at WNYC and PRI, board trustees, colleagues, industry representatives and station managers (as needed) and provide motivation at all levels of an organization.
  • Excellent communication skills—both oral and written—with an impressive reputation for building and maintaining relationships with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of cultural, generational, ethnic, racial, educational and social backgrounds.

COMPENSATION: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

CONTACT: Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and may be sent to:

jobs@wnyc.org (type Co-host TT in subject line)
or
Cindy Prater
Executive Director, Organizational Development & Human Resources
WNYC
160 Varick Street
New York, NY 10013
Tel: 646-829-4048
E-mail: cprater@wnyc.org


WNYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites and encourages qualified applicants from all walks of life.

ONLINE JOURNALISM INTERN - SUMMER 2009 - THE TAKEAWAY

The Takeaway (http://thetakeaway.org), an ambitious multi-platform national news program co-produced by WNYC and PRI, seeks intellectually curious self-starters with Web skills and an interest in journalism to assist in the production of a dynamic radio show and online news experience. You must be open to creative thinking, team effort and making something new every day, whether it's audio, video, a blog, citizen journalism, a public service database, a game, or an entirely new Web site. You'll be part of a team as complex and diverse as America itself -- we're looking for interns with a variety of experiences, backgrounds and passions. Interns are paid a small stipend and may receive college credit. Note: Much of the work of the program takes place early in the mornings.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in the production of The Takeaway's digital experience by helping to research and produce news content
  • Interns will play a critical role in contributing to and maintaining The Takeaway's presence on social media platforms, including blogs and games
  • Interns will be a part of the editorial process and may be expected to pitch ideas
  • Assist with occasional administrative duties

Qualifications

  • Must have online experience: either creating Web sites (using technologies such as CSS, JavaScript, Flash or MySQL), utilizing social media, or creating original journalism for the online format
  • Must have a proven willingness to learn new skills
  • Must be consistently available for a minimum of 15 hours per week during the months of May through August to work in a New York City-based facility
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college to earn course credit

To Apply

To apply for this internship, please e-mail a cover letter and resume (include links to your best work and three pitches for new features at thetakeaway.org) as a Word document to jobs@wnyc.org with "THE TAKEAWAY ONLINE JOURNALISM INTERN-S09" 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

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Vice President for Development provides the strategic vision, leadership and coordination of WNYC's fundraising strategies and activities, enabling WNYC to support its aggressive programming priorities and long-term strategic objectives. The Vice President is responsible for ensuring the stability and growth of multifaceted revenue streams that include Membership (on-air fund drives, direct mail, e-philanthropy, and telemarketing); Individual Giving (gala and other special events, and individual gifts); and Foundation, Corporation and Government fundraising. The Vice President will also oversee the institution of formal major gifts and planned giving programs.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Vice President for Development reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with President/CEO of WNYC Radio. The Vice President will oversee a staff of 13, including five main areas:
  • Director of Membership (up to $999)
  • Director of Patron Giving ($1,000-24,999)
  • Director of Major Gifts ($25,000 plus) and Planned Giving
  • Director of Special Events
  • Senior Director of Foundations/Corporations

With the President/CEO, COO, Senior Vice President for Programming and Chief Creative Officer, Vice President Marketing and Digital Media, CFO/Vice President for Finance and Administration, and Executive Director Human Resources and Organizational Development, the Vice President for Development is a key member of the senior management team responsible for providing leadership and overall management of the organization.

THE CHALLENGE:

WNYC seeks an exceptional, results-oriented Vice President for Development to build on the momentum of the recently completed Capital Campaign and take WNYC's fundraising program to the next level. This is a rare opportunity to play a key leadership role in public broadcasting nationwide and to continue to build a powerful New York fundraising organization known for excellence and innovation.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic and accomplished individual with superior communication skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the board and executive team to produce superior results. He/she will possess proven leadership, strategic thinking abilities, strong management skills, experience in capital campaigns, a strong track record of raising significant major gifts, a collaborative approach, and the personal energy, enthusiasm and drive to motivate others and rally a team to consistently surpass goals.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations

  • Lead the efforts to raise annual operating revenue from membership, major donor, gala, foundation, government and corporate sources (currently $20.4 million/year in aggregate).
  • Evaluate the Development Department's strengths, weaknesses, structure and staffing and develop and implement systematic short-term and long-range plans to significantly increase annual funds.
  • Lead the efforts to significantly expand the organization's major donor program and develop a strong planned giving program by building an effective ladder for donors to participate in WNYC.
  • Build cost effective e-mail solicitation system and other targeted solicitation programs, refine set of fundraising programs to attract new donors and increase the gifts of current donors.
  • Create a public funding plan for the local, state and federal level.
  • Provide comprehensive, timely and innovative stewardship of all gifts.
  • Provide strategic and marketing oversight to all donor materials, and strategic oversight to sound of on-air drives.
  • Effectively manage and organize the department's day-to-day operations and budgets.
  • Use database and financial management systems to analyze progress against plans, to monitor expenses and cost-per-dollar raised and to ensure security of all donor records.

Campaign and Board of Trustees

  • In coordination with the President, WNYC's Board of Trustees, and outside campaign counsel, oversee and coordinate WNYC's comprehensive capital campaign that has already reached $48 million of its initial goal of $57.5 million. The goal for FY 2008 is $10.5 million. The campaign will focus on two key priorities laid out in the organization's strategic plan:
    • A new base of operations in Lower Manhattan, currently under construction.
    • Programming initiatives to add depth and staff to the newsroom and to start three new "signature" programs designed to reflect the energy and diversity of New York.
  • Develop strategy and lead the Campaign Committee and The Trusteeship Committee of the Board of Trustees, working closely with the Chairs of those committees and the chair of the Board of Trustees.
  • Design and implement strategy to meet and exceed campaign goals that which will include increased giving from foundations, major donors, board and other funders. Build on significant progress of campaign, particularly the $6 million gift from The Jerome Greene Foundation and significant gifts from board members, to achieve higher goals.
  • Lead the planning and implementation of the next phase of the campaign.
  • Cultivate and steward donors and make significant requests for support from foundations, major donors and board members.

    • Staff

    • Develop a diverse and high-quality staff that is well prepared to meet the ongoing challenges of a first-rate institution by:
      • Establishing goals in a collaborative manner to ensure that individuals have a sense of responsibility and ownership for the successful outcomes of their areas, their department and the overall organization.
      • Developing clear processes and collaboration with other departments to create high quality work.
      • Nurturing the development staff, providing opportunities for staff to increase and enhance their skills; serving as a mentor to the development team.
      • Helping to lead a workplace characterized by mutual respect and open discussion in which all strive for excellence and innovation.
    • Foster an environment of cohesiveness and collaboration with colleagues across all WNYC departments.
    • Serve as a collegial and participatory member of the organization's executive team.

    CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

    The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
    • Strategic experience across all areas of development, including capital campaigns, major and planned giving, direct mail, membership, foundation and corporate fundraising, event planning, prospect research and stewardship.
    • Experience completing a successful capital campaign close to or at the scale of WNYC's.
    • The ability to develop strategic and creative approaches to increase private philanthropy to WNYC.
    • Strong track record of success identifying, cultivating and soliciting major individual, foundation and corporate donors.
    • A deep appreciation and passion for the mission and aspirations of WNYC.
    • The intellectual depth, maturity, self-confidence, interpersonal skills and warmth to work effectively with the President/CEO, COO, trustees, colleagues, staff and donors, and provide motivation at all levels of an organization.
    • The energy, entrepreneurial drive, creativity, flexibility, results-orientation, and tolerance for ambiguity that is necessary to lead a complex organization to a significantly higher level of fundraising success.
    • A self-starter who proactively looks for solutions.
    • A demonstrated track record of working effectively with trustees—building strong relationships, inspiring them to action, providing detailed and effective support for fundraising activities and making the experience both satisfying and fun.
    • Excellent communication skills—both oral and written—with an impressive reputation for building and maintaining relationships with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of educational and social backgrounds.
    • Proven analytical and strategic skills, with experience creating strategic fundraising plans and objectives, and the detail orientation and follow-through to implement those plans and to achieve or exceed goals.
    • Proven ability to build a cohesive, high-performing staff and work teams and to develop the skills and nurture growth of staff members.
    • Experience in a media organization is ideal, with ability to grasp the business of radio and possess the vision to market future opportunities. Significant successful experience managing a development program and leading significant fundraising efforts in comparable institutions, such as major cultural organizations or universities is also desirable.
    • A quick-study—someone who can thrive in a steep learning-curve environment.
    • Knowledge of the New York City and national funding communities.
    • A Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred.

    COMPENSATION:

    Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

    TO APPLY:

    To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online at jobs@wnyc.org and include "VP Development" in the subject line.

    WNYC must receive all information requested in order to consider your candidacy.

    Qualified candidates only please. No calls. No agencies.

    Due to the high volume of responses, WNYC will be able to contact only candidates selected for interview. We appreciate your interest.

    WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND WELCOMES CANDIDATES FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE.