Coordinating Producer, Content Distribution
StoryCorps
Department: Animation
Division: Programs
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Reports To: Co-Producer, Animation
Status: Full-Time, Regular, Non-Exempt
Position Overview
Under the direct supervision of the Co-Producer, Animation, the Coordinating Producer, Content Distribution will assist StoryCorps' Station Relations and Promotions Consultant to market and promote StoryCorps Animation to public television stations for broadcast and on their websites and social media. The Coordinating Producer, Content Distribution will also be responsible for tracking usage, running reports, developing strategies for increasing distribution to public media and other platforms, managing our film festival submission process, and assisting with engagement campaigns as directed by the Co-Producer.
StoryCorps seeks to tell stories from an inclusive range of American voices — from our Griot Initiative to preserve stories of African Americans, to our Historias Initiative to collect the experiences of Latinos — and candidates with knowledge of the histories and cultures of diverse communities are encouraged to apply. Experience producing content representative of diverse voices, for diverse audiences, is strongly preferred.
Excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, pre-tax transit benefits, and paid time off (vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Liaise with Station Relations and Promotions Consultant to solicit, track, and report on carriage of our animated shorts
Provide stations and Consultant with relevant marketing materials to promote shorts to stations
Work with Consultant and StoryCorps Marketing & Communications department to develop marketing materials to promote shorts to stations
Prepare animation carriage reports for Animation and Executive teams, as well as funders
Draft correspondence to stations to communicate relevant news and information about our shorts
Act as primary contact to stations for assets, materials, and information related to the shorts
Work with IT to maintain the StoryCorps stations page
Manage film festival submission process, including tracking and liaising with film festival staff
Manage and execute requests to feature our shorts in community engagement events coordinating with external partners as necessary
Perform other duties to support Animation department/function as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
Required:
Minimum of 3 years experience in public television, with a focus on programming and promotion work strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Familiarity with public media landscape
Experience in a collaborative, team-based setting
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Solid organization skills, multi-tasking ability, and attention to detail
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in order to contribute to problem-solving activities within a growing, changing organization
Cultural competence and the ability to work successfully with diverse groups of people
Send application materials to:
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to employment@storycorps.org and include your last name and "Coordinating Producer, Content Distribution" in the subject line. Include your cover letter and resume as attachments entitled "YourNameLetter" and "YourNameResume." In your cover letter, please tell us how you found out about this opportunity and whether you have applied for a position at StoryCorps in the past. The position will remain open until filled; please apply early. No calls please.
StoryCorps seeks to hire staff who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
All positions at StoryCorps are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.
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Position Summary
Field
Radio
Organization/Station(s)
StoryCorps
Job Category
Communications/Marketing
Job Status
Full time
Date Posted
September 19, 2013
Deadline
Open Until Filled
Location
Brooklyn, New York