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Here is a listing of current job opportunities at KERA. If you are interested in any of these positions, and possess the specified qualifications, please forward your resume and salary requirements to us via one of the following ways (unless otherwise instructed below the job posting):

e-mail:	resume@kera.org
fax:	214/740-9323
snail mail:	KERA Attn: Human Resources 3000 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75201
KERA is an equal opportunity employer: Click here to read the latest EEO recruitment report.

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF LEADERSHIP GIVING

KERA, in Dallas, Texas, invites outstanding fundraising professionals to consider joining a highly creative and innovative community-based, multi-media public broadcaster. Long an incubator of great talent, KERA has an entrepreneurial senior management team.

Touching the lives of approximately 2 million viewers and listeners each week with its television (KERA 13) and radio (KERA 90.1 FM) signals, KERA is a media enterprise – an educational, cultural and civic institution whose mission is to use the power of television, radio and emerging technologies to enrich the lives of individuals and improve the communities we serve. KERA has launched the careers of some of public broadcasting’s most respected leaders and talent, and has produced a long list of enduring programs and specials – both for the national PBS schedule and reports for public radio’s flagship programs – including Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Marketplace. KERA holds itself to the highest production standards – a commitment reflected in the station’s national Emmy Awards and dozens of other top television, radio, video and film awards.

Facing a converging media landscape abounding with challenge and opportunity, KERA seeks individuals who are excited by unlimited possibilities and who are determined to make a profound difference in securing the resources necessary for financial and creative growth as defined by the organization’s strategic plan.

Reporting directly to the President and CEO, this senior management position calls for an individual with talent, vision, maturity, experience and charisma. We desire someone who leads by example and sets a new standard of fundraising accomplishment. This position is responsible for generating large gifts and for overseeing, developing and implementing development activities for KERA, along with an accomplished team of development professionals in the areas of Major Gifts and Grants and Foundations. The Senior Vice President of Leadership Giving will also initiate a Planned Giving program. A critical quality of the successful candidate will be the ability to develop a strategic plan and budget that ensures both annual and long-range growth within these areas. The Senior Vice President of Leadership Giving will be responsible for strengthening and solidifying KERA’s existing contributor base while developing strategies to expand and maximize the organization’s potential donor opportunities. The Senior Vice President of Leadership Giving is expected to be an articulate public spokesperson capable of conveying the mission, vision, value and passion of KERA to a growing community of individuals, businesses and corporations.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record of fundraising successes, as well as the skills and ability to develop innovative and strategic fund-raising tactics. This position also requires experience working with major donors and foundations. We are especially interested in applicants who possess great leadership qualities and are experienced senior managers. KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume@kera.org or fax to 214/740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75201. KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CONTROLLER

North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc. (KERA), the Dallas/Fort Worth PBS and NPR affiliate, has an opening for a Controller.

The Controller oversees the Accounting and Finance function of KERA and reports to the Chief Financial Officer. He/she has responsibility for the general ledger, including its maintenance and review of entries and the work of the Accounting staff. The annual budget, monthly financial reporting (including financial statements and board reporting) and all other ad hoc financial reporting is the responsibility of the Controller. He/she will supervise a staff of 3 – 4 of which support the management of the station donor database. The Controller manages all aspects of the annual financial audit, prepares tax filings and workpapers, and is responsible for all station reporting to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The Controller works with the Human Resources department with regard to monitoring payroll and the Retirement Savings Plans.

The successful candidate will have a BS/BA in Accounting or related business major, be a CPA, and have 5 to 7 years experience in an automated accounting environment, with at least 5 years experience in supervision of accounting personnel. Knowledge of investments, financial implications of employee benefit plans, and experience in not-for-profit accounting are suggested. Strong computer skills and extensive knowledge of spreadsheets is required. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent analytical and organizational skills are also required.

Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume@kera.org or fax at 214/740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75201. KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc. (KERA), the Dallas/Fort Worth PBS and NPR affiliate, has an opening for a Director of Membership. Working with others in the organization and contracted firms, this position is responsible for shaping short- and long-term fund-raising strategies directed toward membership growth for individual gifts between $35-$1,499, member services and attaining annual revenue goals.

The Director of Membership oversees 10 membership staff and reports to the Vice President for Membership and Marketing. The Director of Membership develops strategies, implements plans and oversees: on-air fund-raising drives; direct and in-house mail programs; telemarketing; online and e-fund raising; member benefits and events; donor acknowledgements; matching gifts; audience and member services; and the volunteer program. This position also prepares, monitors and analyzes revenue and expense as well as member statistics and trends. The Director of Membership is involved with data-base matters such as gift type rules, policies and procedures, and management of donor information and classifications. KERA’s donor management software is Team Approach. The Director of Membership stays conversant with best practices and resources provided through PBS, NPR and other public broadcasting and not-for-profit entities.

The successful candidate must have a college degree and at least five years experience managing a membership or similar type of program, preferably in the not-for-profit sector. Other requirements include excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and personnel management experience. Working knowledge of the Web as a fund-raising tool is a plus. The successful candidate must also have experience with donor database systems, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel. Proven experience in budgeting and statistical analysis is required, as is the ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume@kera.org for fax to 214/740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn. Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75201. KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT

North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc. has an opening for an Executive Assistant to the President. This position is responsible for the management and execution of administrative duties in the office of the President.

This position will manage contacts to the President’s office including telephone calls, e-mails and general correspondence. The successful candidate must be able to compose memos, agendas, presentations, correspondence and other internal and external documents. The Executive Assistant will also answer and route correspondence not requiring the President’s attention and respond independently where possible. The Executive Assistant will schedule appointments and maintain the President’s calendar while also organizing and coordinating internal and external meetings. This position will work closely with the KERA board and assist in the communication and coordination of board events, materials and minutes. The highest level of independent and sound judgment is required, as well as discretion and confidentiality.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5-7 years experience supporting the CEO/President level position. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required. The ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner while reprioritizing needs and multi-tasking is required. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and have a professional demeanor, strong organizational skills and excellent business writing, proofreading and verbal communication skills. This individual must have solid problem solving abilities and be detail oriented. A valid Texas driver’s license is also required.

MULTIMEDIA CONTENT COORDINATOR

North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc. (KERA), the Dallas/Fort Worth PBS and NPR affiliate, has an opening for a multimedia content coordinator in the Production Department. This position will report to the Director of Multimedia Production and will be responsible for shooting and editing and enhancing KERA digital content.

This position will shoot and edit digital content, assist with editing and grip on shoots, enhance on-line KERA video offerings, generate podcasts (audio and video), input video into non-linear systems, author DVDs, make dubs, and carry out other production related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in television or multimedia production. The ability to work with a wide-range of producers and staff on multiple formats and types of productions along with the ability to provide creative and technically accurate attention to detail and work is essential.

Verifiable shooting, editing and DVD authoring samples will be required for consideration. Recommendations from former instructors or associates will also be requested.

Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume@kera.org or fax at 214/740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75201. KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

VIDEOGRAPHER/EDITOR

North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc. has an opening for a Videographer/Editor in the Production Services Department. This position will shoot and edit video and audio in a professional production environment for KERA television, radio and Web.

This position will report to the manager of Production Services and will be responsible for shooting and editing of field-based type ENG productions. In addition, this position will perform studio crew duties which will include lighting, camera and audio mixing in both standard and high definition for local and national productions produced by KERA and other production related duties as requested.

The successful candidate will have a bachelorís degree in television or film or an equivalent degree and applicable A/V production experience, and a minimum of one year professional experience as a Videographer and non-linear video editor. The ability to work with a wide-range of producers and staff on multiple formats and types of productions is essential. This, along with high energy and the ability to provide creative and technically accurate attention to detail, will provide the successful candidate with a stimulating and challenging production environment.

Verifiable shooting and editing samples will be required for consideration. Recommendations from producers or directors will also be requested.

WEB/INTERACTIVE CONTENT SPECIALIST

North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc. (KERA), the Dallas/Fort Worth PBS and NPR affiliate, has an opening for a Web/Interactive Content Specialist.

The Web/Interactive Content Specialist is responsible for helping coordinate content as part of interactive development and operations at KERA. This position will help maintain KERA.org and all related Web sites, ensuring quality of content and site functionality. The Interactive Producer will work with the Web/Interactive Manager and other internal stakeholders to develop, support and enhance in-house programs, projects and goals, and will assist in analyzing media analytics and developing new strategies for building traffic.

The successful candidate should have a minimum of two years experience in digital media and proven, advanced skills in writing, copy-editing and digital image and media editing. Strong knowledge of existing Web development technologies and emerging technologies and a fundamental understanding of HTML, CSS, Flash, RSS, XML and downloadable and streaming media are required. Time management skills with the ability to complete tasks on deadline are crucial. Experience with database-driven Web content management systems is a plus. A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is preferred.

WEB SITE ADMINISTRATOR/PRODUCER

North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc has an opening in the newly-created arts unit for a Web site administrator/producer. This position will edit and produce an arts Web portal for kera.org.

The Web site administrator/producer will develop strategies and ideas for portal content and gather and organize content generated by KERA's staff, the arts community in North Texas and the public. The administrator/producer will be the site's gatekeeper, soliciting, monitoring and approving submissions from artists, arts groups and the public to all automated systems (calendar, venue pages, artist pages), answering questions from users and providing training when necessary. This person will also trouble-shoot technical issues, communicating with the site's vendor/host when necessary. Effective planning, communication skills and good editorial judgement are essential.

The successful candidate should have a minimum of two years experience in digital media and demonstrated experience in writing, copy-editing and digital image editing. Good knowledge of existing Web development technologies and emerging technologies and a fundamental understanding of HTML, CSS, Flash, RSS, XML and downloadable and streaming media are required. Experience with database-driven Web content management systems is a plus. A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is preferred as well as some knowledge of area and national arts issues.
Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume@kera.org or fax to 214/740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75201. KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR, ARTS UNIT

North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc. has an opening in the newly-created arts unit for a production coordinator. This position will report to the Director and assist with production and research primarily for arts coverage on radio and Web.

The Production Coordinator is responsible for researching topics and materials, and assists with audio production, video photography and Web content. Various organizational and administrative tasks will be assigned.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years office and administrative experience. Proficiency in Microsoft office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook is required. The successful candidate must be a high school graduate, with some college preferred. Applicant must have good analytical and organizational skills, and must be a self-starter with the desire and ability to meet daily deadlines. Good verbal and written communication skills are required. Some knowledge of audio digital recording and editing preferred, along with an understanding of Web technologies.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT KERA

Internship opportunities will be posted on the website and also sent to local colleges and universities. If you are interested in an internship opportunity, please send your resume and areas of interest to resume@kera.org.

Internship Policies and Procedures

Internship opportunities with KERA are unpaid and no compensation will be given. To qualify for an internship with KERA, the individual must be currently enrolled full-time as an undergraduate; have completed his/her freshman year; be returning to college or is currently a full-time sophomore, junior or senior; and be carrying a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Written documentation from the college stating the intern's undergraduate full-time status must be received before the internship begins. Internship opportunities may be from 6 weeks to multiple semesters. It is preferable that the intern opportunity is for class credit.

Mission Statement

The mission of KERA is to serve the citizens of North Texas by excelling in productions, presentation and distribution of public television and radio programming, and other multimedia resources and activities that educate, inspire, enrich, inform and entertain.

We believe that you, our intern, are one of KERA's assets; accordingly, we seek to create an environment that is:

Focused on our mission
Characterized by dignity and mutual respect for all and,
Committed to providing opportunities for personal growth, productivity, and accomplishment.

Radio Internship Opportunity
Think Intern

North Texas Public Broadcasting (KERA) is seeking a student intern to spend the summer assisting with the daily production of our radio/television programs, Think and Anything You Ever Wanted to Know. Think airs Monday - Thursday from noon to 2pm. Anything You Ever Wanted to Know airs Fridays from noon to 1pm. The Think television program typically tapes on Friday mornings.

The Think/Anything intern would work 10 to 15 hours a week to assist the production team with various tasks and duties related to production and will report directly to the senior producer. This internship opportunity with KERA is an unpaid opportunity and no compensation will be given. To qualify for an internship with KERA the individual must be currently enrolled full-time as an undergraduate; have completed his/her freshman year; be returning to college or currently be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior, and be carrying a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Written documentation from the college stating the intern's undergraduate full-time status must be received before the internship begins. Internship opportunities may be from six weeks to multiple semesters. It is preferable that the intern opportunity is for class credit.

Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume@kera.org or fax at 214/740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75201.

Radio Internship Opportunity
Newsroom Intern

North Texas Public Broadcasting (KERA) is seeking a student intern to spend the summer assisting the reporting staff as a newsroom intern. The newsroom intern will assist the reporting staff with research, tape gathering and editing, program updates for KERA's website, and other duties as assigned, such as attending press conferences and learning interviewing skills. KERA 90.1 is currently ranked 13th in this market, the 5th largest media market in the country. We reach over 300,000 listeners each week with the most thoughtful, engaging, unique and in-depth news and information programming available on the radio today.

The intern will report to the news director and will assist reporters and the assistant news director with research for stories or programs. The newsroom intern will also be asked to write news briefs and learn how to use radio equipment in order to assist reporters in the field or studio. The news director will assign the intern to cover press conferences or events. The intern will also assist the newsroom in posting stories on the web.

This internship opportunity with KERA is an unpaid opportunity and no compensation will be given. To qualify for an internship with KERA, the individual must be currently enrolled full-time as an undergraduate; have completed his/her freshman year; be returning to college or currently be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior; and be carrying a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Written documentation from the college stating the intern's undergraduate full-time status must be received before the internship begins. Internship opportunities may be from six weeks to multiple semesters. It is preferable that the intern opportunity is for class credit.

The student will meet the education standards set forth by the university or college managing the internship. Excellent communication skills are required, with particular emphasis on good verbal and written skills. Student must exhibit maturity and dedication to the internship.

Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume@kera.org or fax at 214/740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75201.

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