Job Listings

• BUSINESS MANAGER (Part-Time),
• CULTURE EDITOR
• DIRECTOR OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING
• MANAGING EDITOR, WNYC.ORG
• OFFICE SERVICES AIDE
• PART TIME PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
• ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, STUDIOS & PROJECTS
• ASSISTANT PRODUCER, MORNING EDITION
• ASSISTANT PRODUCER, RADIO ROOKIES
• VICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT

BUSINESS MANAGER (Part-Time), THE TAKEAWAY

The Takeaway with John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji is a new multi-platform morning drive news program being produced by WNYC Radio and PRI, in editorial collaboration with The BBC World Service, The New York Times, and WGBH Boston. The Takeaway is creating a new model for morning news and public broadcasting in the 21st century. For more information about the show visit: www.thetakeaway.org

Under the supervision of the Executive Director for The Takeaway, the Business Manager is responsible for proper recording, tracking and reporting on all financial activities associated with the program. The position is a part-time schedule of approximately 25 hours per week.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Track all program-related budgets as well as financial reporting to co-producers, partners and funders
• Ensure program compliance with general accounting controls and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Create operating budgets for the program and budgets for separate funding areas, working in cooperation with the Director of Finance at WNYC Radio and the Business Manager at PRI
• Record and review all revenue and expenses incurred by The Takeaway throughout the fiscal year ensuring compliance with organizational policy and GAAP
• Prepare detailed forecasts and cash flow analysis on a monthly basis
• Generate reports and analysis for the Executive Director for The Takeaway, Co-Producers and Partners
• Create ad-hoc reporting including periodic grant reporting to foundations
• Liaise with the Finance departments at WNYC and PRI
• Work on other special projects and duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related area required; CPA preferred
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience required
• Must have demonstrated experience in financial management, analysis, reporting, budget and forecast development
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel required; proficient in Great Plains modules and FRx report writing software preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication required
• Must be able to prioritize and manage numerous projects at one time; must be flexible and proactive
• Ability to work in a collaborative group required
• Requires ability to bend, reach, push, pull, sit, write, type, speak, hear, and read as necessary
• 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 submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with "PT Business Manager" with “PT Business Manager” 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.

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 INDIVIDUAL GIVING

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position provides leadership, direction and coordination for WNYC's individual giving fundraising appeals and activities focusing on donors at $1,000 and higher. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, but working closely with the President, Senior Staff and Board of Trustees, the Director of Individual Giving is responsible for ensuring that an enthusiastic, team-oriented, well-coordinated development effort generates support from individual donors for the station and ensures a sound future for WNYC.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage overall individual giving efforts for annual operations, creating long-range and short term plans which result in meeting a current income goal from this sector of approximately $2.5 million annually and in identifying strategies that lead to increases in future years
• Oversee management and growth of Producers Circle membership program (donors at the $1,000-$25,000 levels) focusing on maximizing revenue, increasing retention and renewal percentages, and creating new acquisition opportunities
• Work closely with Membership department to coordinate messaging, direct mail and update strategies, and to ensure accurate financial tracking and donor information management
• Direct major donor identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts, working in partnership with the President, senior staff, and the Board of Trustees
• Monitor and track Trustee giving
• Plan tactics and solicitation strategies for major donor prospects and trustee giving in cooperation with the Capital Campaign team
• Working in collaboration with Special Events team, conceive and direct the implementation of compelling events designed to cultivate donor interest and relationships with the station
• Manage a staff of two, ensure that all work cooperatively toward shared goals, communicate well, embrace the importance of WNYC's mission and programs, and can passionately and articulately convey the station's message to donors
• Institute measurable goals and objectives so that team member works together productively and innovatively
• Provide decision-making and oversight for special projects fundraising efforts as needed
• Establish strong relationships and lines of communication with programming staff, working together to create accurate and informative messaging, increased donor awareness of key initiatives, and engaging donor cultivation events
• Administer the Resource Development Committee of the Board of Trustees to enhance the station's leadership development and fundraising activities

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of fundraising development experience required
• Strong experience with individual donors required
• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong social skills; experience working with board members and donors required
• Leadership experience in supervising staff required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Knowledge of Team Approach or other fundraising software required
• Ability to prioritize and handle several projects at one time in fast-paced environment required
• Strong work ethic required
• Commitment to WNYC mission and ability to articulate it required
• Major Gifts experience preferred
• Knowledge of the New York region philanthropic community preferred
• WNYC listener preferred
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, sit, write, type, speak, hear, and read required
• 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

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 "DIRECTOR INDIVIDUAL GIVING" 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.

MANAGING EDITOR, WNYC.ORG

The Managing Editor will direct daily publication of high-quality editorial news and culture content, and interactive features for wnyc.org. In collaboration with the director of editorial operations and the executive director of digital media, the managing editor will manage the editorial voice and presentation of online editorial content, including news, features, special packages, cutting-edge tools, multimedia and assorted community applications.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the publication of daily editorial content online
• Manage a team of news and culture content producers
• Manage site-wide news and culture coverage priorities
• Facilitate and maintain a spirit of digital innovation
• Partner with WNYC on-air news 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
• In collaboration with the director of operations, 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
• In collaboration with the director of editorial operations, coordinate programming, production, design and project management resources to set requirements, establish time frames, test and complete site development projects on schedule
• Direct relevant site design and information architecture initiatives in collaboration with the executive director of digital media and design partners
• Assist the executive director of digital media in staffing, managing the digital budget, assessing vendors and managing vendor relationships
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitive landscape, keeping current on best practices in design, community, user experience, multimedia technology and digital content delivery
• Additional duties as needed

Qualifications

• Five to seven years full-time work experience as an editorial producer and manager for online news Web sites required
• Bachelor’s Degree required; journalism experience strongly preferred
• Requires demonstrated passion for producing innovative and high-quality online news and culture content
• Strong news judgment and commitment to journalistic ethics and standards with superior writing and editing skills required
• Requires staying abreast of new opportunities and maximizing available resources
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with Web design and development; familiarity with content management systems such as HTML, XML, RSS, Flash, editing software for audio and video, site taxonomy and content distribution techniques required
• Must have experience developing, assigning, editing stories, and producing multimedia packages
• Prior experience in managing full-time and freelance staff required
• Must be able to think and act quickly; thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven work environment; set and meet deadlines
• Requires ability to bring a strategic vision and to see news stories as interrelated, and help draw out common areas on the site
• Proven track record of growing and mentoring online editorial staff preferred
• Must be able to read, write, speak, use a telephone, personal computer, and other office equipment and work in an office environment
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including some evenings and weekends, and to be on-call for emergencies required

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with “Managing Editor-WNYC.org.” 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.

OFFICE SERVICES AIDE

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to the Manager of Facilities, the Office Services Aide will be responsible for the timely response to office services needs and daily office services functions of mail, delivery, moving, maintenance, cleaning, storage, recycling, vending and pantry throughout WNYC facilities.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Cleaning, vacuuming, discard of unwanted debris as needed
• Removal of paper from shredder machines
• Removal and emptying of recycling
• Replenish supplies on an ongoing basis, such as water, cups, paper, toner, etc.
• Pick up items from various locations outside the building
• Prompt mail and package pick up and delivery from mailroom
• Delivery of all packages received by incoming courier and delivery services
• Contact courier services for parcel pick ups as needed
• Maintain mailroom, assuring it is organized and accessible
• Assist with furniture moves and relocations as needed
• Assist with facility set up for events and meetings, including moving furniture
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks and light painting as needed
• Assist staff with various requests as needed
• Additional assignments as directed

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years related experience required
• Customer service focused with strong interpersonal skills required
• Ability to work independently and to effectively interact with all levels within the organization required
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects is required
• Physical requirements include but are not limited to: ability to lift equipment, furniture items, packages; climb a ladder, bend, reach, push, pull, stand, sit, walk
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred
• Certificate from technical school or equivalent work experience preferred
• Shipping/receiving experience preferred
• Experience assembling office furniture preferred
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, sit, write, type, speak, hear, read, and lift equipment as necessary - required
• 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

Application instructions:

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

PART TIME PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

WNYC New York Public Radio seeks an experienced Part Time Production Assistant. The ideal candidate will be an experienced board operator who is technically adept, thrives in a focused, demanding environment and brings a commitment to detail and excellence.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Run the board during WNYC's Morning Edition, while maintaining clear and timely communication with show host and producer
• Must be able to switch seamlessly between various broadcast sources, including satellite and taped elements within required time frames
• Responsible for monitoring overall sound of WNYC's air, and take appropriate action as needed
• Responsible for technical operation and quality of program and program segments
• Maintain integrity of the air, ensuring no disruption or dead air
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years previous experience as radio broadcast board operator required
• Requires ability to work in a group environment, take direction, and work 5am-11am shift
• Must be punctual, reliable and perform duties under pressure of live broadcast
• Requires demonstrated knowledge of audio, recording and radio production broadcasting, or recording studio experience; requires online editing/automation experience
• Must be able to remain focused through demanding and complex board operations
• Digital audio editing experience preferred
• Pro Tools knowledge preferred
• Public Radio experience preferred
• Physical requirements for this position include ability to bend, reach, push, pull, sit, write, type, speak, hear, and read required
• 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

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with "PT Production Assistant" with "PT Production Assistant” 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 DIRECTOR, STUDIOS & PROJECTS

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for managing engineering department maintenance engineers as well as staff engineers, per diem workers and contractors involved with technical projects, repairs and improvements within the WNYC Radio plant
• Works with the director of engineering in the administration, planning, prioritizing and implementation of all projects relating to the technical aspects of WNYC facilities. Supervises engineers, per diem engineers, outside contractors etc., assigned to project work
• Oversees the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and attendant record-keeping of WNYC Radio audio plant including all broadcast/recording/ performance studios and control room equipment
• Maintains a proactive relationship with the facilities manager for coordination of telephones, HVAC and other physical plant concerns within the facility
• Maintains a proactive relationship with the director of IT to assure the proper operation of all computer related equipment used in the broadcast facility
• Manages the engineering maintenance shop including supervising and assigning work to staff, setting goals & priorities, and evaluating employees
• Researches designs, implements and trains personnel in new and existing equipment/technology/procedures
• Generates operational/technical guides, standards and procedures, for equipment operators and the maintenance shop
• Participates in engineering department leadership meetings, provides technical expertise, input and progress reports
• Provides backup to director of engineering in the operation and maintenance of WNYC AM & FM's transmitter facilities
• Work on other special projects and duties as needed

Qualifications

• Requires minimum five years progressively responsible broadcast engineering experience including component level trouble shooting and repair;
• Previous supervisory experience required
• A degree in Electronics Technology, Engineering or a related field required; B.S.E.E. degree preferred; SBE certification highly desirable
• Must be able to successfully problem-solve and multi-task under pressure of live broadcast
• Requires ability to handle competing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication required
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, sit, write, type, speak, hear, read, and lift equipment as necessary - required
• Must be able to work in a studio broadcast and/or office environment; must be able to work remotely on occasion; ability to work extended hours as needed, including some evenings and weekends, and to be on-call for emergencies

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with "Assistant Director,SP" with "Assistant Director, SP" 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 PRODUCER, MORNING EDITION

WNYC Radio seeks an Assistant Producer for Morning Edition, one of our flagship news programs.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist the producers and hosts in all aspects of program production
• Assist with pre-interview and booking of potential guests
• Assist with writing and with editing material 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
• Assist with occasional field reporting and/or recording
• Work on other special projects as assigned and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• One year minimum journalism, print and/or broadcast experience required
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• Demonstrated strong news writing ability, preferably in a broadcast setting 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
• Requires ability to work in a group environment, take direction, and work a shift that begins at 5:00 a.m.
• Digital audio editing experience required; ProTools experience preferred
• Previous audio (or video) production experience a plus
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, sit, write, type, speak, hear, and read - required
• 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

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with "Assistant Producers, ME" with "Assistant Producer ME," 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 PRODUCER, RADIO ROOKIES

Radio Rookies is an award-winning program of WNYC Radio that teaches teenagers how to produce first-person documentaries about their lives, their communities and issues of concern. Radio Rookies holds intensive 6 month radio workshops for small groups of teenagers from neighborhoods across New York City. Rookie reporters have produced stories on a wide range of story topics, often taking listeners inside worlds rarely represented in mainstream media. At the end of the workshops, the documentaries air locally on NPR's Morning Edition and stories also often air nationally on All Things Considered. To learn more about the program, visit www.radiorookies.org

Radio Rookies seeks a creative, hard-working, and passionate documentary producer or narrative journalist with to co-teach workshops and to produce Radio Rookies stories.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist the producer in all aspects of program and/or documentary production
• Assist in accomplishing a variety of administrative duties that support the work of the program
• Assist with writing and with editing material and preparing audio for broadcast
• Assist with conducting assigned internal and external correspondence for the show
• Assist with occasional field reporting and/or recording
• Work on other special projects as assigned and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• One year minimum experience in documentary production required; prior radio documentary experience a plus
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required
• Requires a background or a strong interest in teaching, youth development and/or social work and working with teenagers on production
• Excellent verbal and written communication required
• Sound organizational skills, with great attention to detail required
• Ability to meet objectives under deadline pressure required
• Requires ability to work in a group environment
• Digital audio editing experience with ProTools required
• Prior experience managing large amounts of audio data
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, sit, write, type, speak, hear, and read - required
• 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

To Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, salary requirements and resume online to jobs@wnyc.org with "Assistant Producers, RR" with “Assistant Producer RR,” 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.