On-Air Fundraising Producer
WMHT
WMHT seeks an experienced professional to coordinate the planning and production of its on-air television and radio fundraising campaigns. Reporting to the Vice President, Production, the On-Air Fundraising Producer will identify and implement fundraising themes, help establish monetary goals, create on-air talking points, write scripts, create graphics, select premiums, and coach on-air talent. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in television and/or radio production, will understand non-profit funding models, will have thrived within a creative environment, and have a strong commitment to the mission of public media.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Plans and produces all on-air fundraising activities on WMHT-TV, WMHT-FM and WEXT-FM
• Identifies message points, strategies and themes
• Must demonstrate an ability to passionately articulate the case for supporting public television and public radio
• Writes scripts for television and radio fundraising campaigns including messaging before, during and after each effort
• Creates graphics and other production elements that will be seen and/or heard on the air and in complimentary media
• Selects premiums and negotiates with vendors on pricing and fulfillment
• Develops new fundraising opportunities
Qualifications
• Previous experience in television and/or radio production with knowledge of broadcast operations, television and/or radio editing software
• Previous Development and marketing experience preferred
• Must possess coaching skills in directing on-air talent in pre-produced and live settings
• Excellent time-management
• National quality writing and interviewing abilities are essential
• Ability to appear on-the-air is a plus
• An outgoing personality
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which includes working multiple nights, early mornings and weekends
• Non-standard working hours are guaranteed.
Send application materials to:
Val Belden
WMHT
4 Global View
Troy, NY 12180
Email
vbelden@wmht.org
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Position Summary
Field
Television
Organization/Station(s)
WMHT
Job Category
Producer
Job Status
Full time
Date Posted
September 19, 2013
Deadline
Open Until Filled
Location
Troy, New York
Web Site
http://www.wmht.org
