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Human Resources Coordinator #189-13 - Pasadena, CA

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: As a member of the Shared Services support team the Human Resources Coordinator provides overall support for the human resources department in California. Working in coordination with the HR managers in Los Angeles and the team of colleagues in St. Paul, this position will support departmental and organizational objectives. Reporting to and working with the Regional HR Manager, assists the managers and employees by performing local payroll and benefit administration for Southern California Public Radio. Assist the staffing group with recruitment and staffing functions for locations across the country. This position will also assist with a variety of project areas such as but not limited to annual performance management and training opportunities. Additionally, acting as a first point of contact for managers, employees, job applicants and vendors will provide exemplary customer service support. Position Responsibilities: *Ensure appropriate approvals have been obtained prior to posting open positions. *Coordinate posting positions using iApplicants, maintain/update posting a appropriate with downtown LA HR assistant. *Assist with updating outreach list for California and nationally as required. *Assist with career fair preparation as requested. *Assist with the placement of employment advertising maintain proper documentation for job files, etc as requested. *In coordination with the downtown LA HR Assistant assist with the background check process for the entire organization. *As assigned, assist hiring managers with scheduling interviews/assessments, writing offer letters, sending applicant rejection letters and reference verifications. *In coordination with St. Paul staff, compile California data for annual EEO-1, FCC and Volunteer reports. Compile other employment or recruitment related metrics as requested. *Process all new hire paperwork ensuring completion of both employee and supervisor sections. *Process, file, verify, and maintain documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, performance evaluations, etc. *Responsible for HR records maintenance to include both paper (personnel, benefits and terminations) and electronic. Ensure that employee files are organized and in compliance with federal and state laws. As requested assist in HR audit related to employee files. *Act as the HR first point of contact for employees, applicants, vendors, and guests by providing excellent customer service. *Responsible for scheduling of New Employee Orientations and assist with presentations. *First point of contact for HR and benefits questions. Researches and troubleshoots issues from employees regarding payroll and benefit matters. *Train employees and managers in the use of the various Kronos systems. *Manage logistics and provide assist with annual benefits open enrollment, performance communication, training, wellness events, etc. *Provide on-going support for requests for Kronos & Cognos reports, requests for HR metrics, and support on board reports. *Process termination paperwork ensuring that departing employees are paid in a timely fashion and that employees are eliminated from all appropriate systems. *Assist with ensuring company compliance with all Federal and State employment laws, including Fair Employment Practices, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Wage and Hour laws for all assigned states. *Other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: *Two-year degree or equivalent experience required. Bachelor's degree preferred. *Three or more years' administrative support experience. *One or more years' experience working in Human Resources. *Significant experience using Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other pc based software. *Previous experience supporting multiple locations and more than one activity. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Proven ability to proactively resolve interpersonal conflict and negotiate competing interests in order to effectively manage projects involving multiple stakeholders. *Demonstrated skills in organization, planning, and time management while remaining calm and courteous to employees and customers (internal and external). *A passion for creating systems and order out of chaos, and the ability to work well with both linear and non-linear thinkers. *Ability and enthusiasm to learn new software and systems; desire and willingness to teach others. *High degree of discretion and confidentiality, a professional attitude and demeanor, and the ability to exercise sound judgment with a high degree of sensitivity. *Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills including high level customer service skills. *Independence, initiative and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. *Flexibility and comfort level with changing priorities. *Ability to deliver results on-time, on-budget, and on-scope. *Gather research quickly and effectively from multiple sources; extensive knowledge of online research techniques *Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and reprioritize as needed. *Ability to work both independently and with a team to meet goals and objectives. *Excellent PC skills, including proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook. *Ability and enthusiasm to learn new software and systems. *High degree of self-motivation, attention to detail, and follow-through. *Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential component of the job. Preferred Education, Skills and Experience: *Bachelor's degree in HR or related field preferred. *Experience with HRIS systems, preferably with Kronos. *Knowledge of and interest in public radio. Reporting To This Position:None Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level oOccasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Membership Specialist #188-13 - Pasadena, CA

DESCRIPTION Position Summary This position, in consultation with the Director of Membership, plans, conducts, and analyzes integrated multi-channel fundraising campaigns, with focus on direct mail and telemarketing. He/she works closely with the entire Membership team to craft and control external member communications, including managing the relationship with our tele-marketing centers, inbound call center and direct mail vendors. This position has member and revenue goal expectations directly related to the implementation of direct mail and telemarketing campaigns as well as controlling the messaging points of our inbound call center, followed by in-depth analysis and reporting on results. Position Responsibility: *Together with the Director of Membership, develop and execute integrated multi-channel fundraising campaigns to meet or exceed annual revenue and member goals. *Execute specific documented plans that include timelines, channel selection, offers, ask strings, segmentation, projected response rates and revenue, tests, and expense budgets. 1.Ensure that the criteria for selection, suppression, and segmentation for data pulls and coding are correct and participate in proof approval process and sign off on proofs 2.Structure tests to find both incremental and breakthrough improvements; conduct continuous, rigorous testing to establish control packages/groups and then to "beat" the controls 3.Analyze and report on progress to goals and effectiveness of specific campaigns and tactics; adapt plans based on analysis *Collaborate with Digital Membership Specialist to review, select, and manage vendors for printing, mail (including direct mail consultants, graphic designers, payment processors and mail houses), and/or telemarketing services. 1.Manage ahead of vendor performance to eliminate revenue risk, including development of new and existing vendor relationships to achieve the highest level of quality and reliability 2.Enforce SCPR's policies with regard to only contracting with PCI-compliant vendors; maintain schedule to review vendors quarterly to verify and document continued compliance; ensure that internal membership systems also meet SCPR's PCI compliance standards. 3.Manage telemarketing and call center vendor(s) to ensure high-quality, cost-effective telefundraising and appropriate cost per dollar raised. *Work closely with the Membership team to integrate off-air channels with on-air fund drives and with year-round on-air messaging with off-air campaigns for car donations, calendar year end, budget year end, and others *In collaboration with the Membership team, develop strategy and messaging for on-air drives, conduct pitch rehearsals and serve as a critical member of the drive production team. *Champion a high-quality donor experience in member communications and steward relationships through communication to active, lapsed, and prospective members using segmented direct mail, telemarketing, newsletters, e-mail, and web-based appeals, including creating or acquiring successful packages, scripts, templates, banners, web forms, and social media appeals. *Leverage program resources to maximize revenue within expense budgets, including engaging consultant services and other vendors, where appropriate. *Research and implement innovations in fundraising and member stewardship techniques and strategy. Required Education and Experience: *Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience *Minimum of three years of experience in a complex, data-intensive operational and analytical realm. *A minimum of three years experience and proven track record implementing large, complex multi-channel direct response programs *A minimum of three years experience with some combination managing and executing direct mail, web promotions and web form optimization, email, and/or telemarketing *At least three years experience in retention, loyalty and membership marketing Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Experience with integrated multi-channel direct response campaigns with mail, telemarketing, email, online, web form optimization, mobile, social media, and/or broadcast components *Bias toward data-driven decision-making to design solutions and to adapt those solutions in response to new/additional data. *Well-developed collaboration skills to lead and work with cross-functional teams. *Ability to prioritize responsibilities and goals, communicate with precision and clarity, motivate others and enlist them to meets goals. *Experience budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing direct response campaigns *Working knowledge of data bases and financial systems. *Demonstrated track record in meeting financial goals and developing strategies to maximize house file revenue as well as growing the house file to maximize mid- and long-term file size and revenue potential. *Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, and internet-based software. *Ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment *Strong attention to detail. Preferred Skills and Experience: *Experience with comprehensive CRM databases *Experience of Salesforce.com platforms *Experience with Eloqua online marketing tools Reporting To This Position:None. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level oOccasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Intern, Health Care Initiative 540-13 - Saint Paul, MN

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: Join Minnesota Public Radio this summer as we develop new programming on health and healthcare! This position will receive real-world media and news experience that will touch on a broad range of MPR/APM's programs. You will navigate, research and develop concepts and work with MPR leadership to create on-air, on-line and live events around the topic of health and health care. This internship will serve as professional development for careers centered on media, event management, community development healthcare policy and news. Title: Intern, Health Care Initiative Position: Part-time summer internship Hours: 16 hours/week Please specify your availability in your cover letter. Timeframe: June - September Application deadline: June 20, 2013 Required Education and Experience: *Preference given to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or who have graduated within 12 months from the start of the internship. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Basic understanding of Microsoft Office including Excel Spreadsheets and Powerpoint *Maintain a positive attitude while working with teams and tight deadlines Reporting To This Position:None Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oRequired to move about in the community oRequired to carry development materials weighing up to 15lbs oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level oOccasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions. American Public Media internships are part-time, volunteer positions. Our offices are located at 480 Cedar Street, St. Paul. Relocation allowance is not available. Parking or bus pass reimbursed. More information about American Public Media is available online: www.americanpublicmedia.org

Digital Fundraising Specialist #187-13 - Saint Paul, MN

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: This position, in consultation with the Manager, Digital Membership and other Membership staff will plan, execute, and analyze integrated multi-channel digital fundraising campaigns for Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) services and American Public Media (APM) programs. Channels include email, web promotions, SMS, social media and other digital media. This position will meet or exceed assigned member and revenue goals and is part of the Digital Membership team and reports directly to the Manager, Digital Membership. Position Responsibility: *Write compelling and persuasive fundraising messaging for all digital channels *Produce fundraising emails, membership informational web pages, and online donation forms *Make recommendations for the digital fundraising campaign strategy including tactics, offers, segmentation, channel selection, timing and key messaging *Translate fundraising strategies into specific documented plans that include timelines, channel selection, offers, segmentation, projected response rates and revenue *Monitor, analyze and evaluate fundraising campaigns to identify both successes and opportunities for improvement *Regularly monitor constituent data and revenue reports to identify trends in activity *Research and implement best practices for digital content strategy *Research digital innovations in fundraising industry and member stewardship techniques *Conduct regular quality assurance checks of all MPR/APM digital fundraising channels *Collaborate with the On-Air Fundraising Manager and the Direct Mail and Telemarketing Membership Manager to integrate digital channels with direct mail and on-air messaging *Other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: *Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience *Two or more years non-profit experience; including a minimum of one year writing copy for digital platforms *Experience should include digital fundraising strategy implementation *Experience should include digital fundraising campaign planning, execution and analysis Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Excellent writing skills, particularly for digital platforms *Good proofreading and editing skills *Experience coordinating integrated multi-channel campaigns utilizing email, online, mobile and social media *Working knowledge of databases and financial systems *Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products *Well-developed collaboration skills to lead and work with cross-functional teams *Ability to motivate others and enlist them to meets goals *Ability to juggle projects, prioritize and meet deadlines *Strong attention to detail. Preferred Skills and Experience: *Basic HTML *Experience using constituent relationship management systems *Experience using email marketing tools *Experience using web analytics tools *Experience using online A/B testing tools Reporting To This Position:None Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed (specifically during fund drive campaigns) *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level oOccasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Investigative Producer #186-13 - Pasadena / Los Angeles, CA

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: The Investigative Producer works with reporters and editors on all desks and across platforms to research, write, and document investigative and enterprise stories. S/he draws on public documents and electronic records and uses a variety of investigative techniques, collaborating with and training SCPR staffers working in specialized topic areas or with data, web production or documentary broadcast storytelling. The Producer also works with SCPR's show producers and hosts, Public Engagement and social media leaders to tap community expertise and response to accountability reporting and to generate discussion and elevate the constructive impact of such work. Southern California Public Radio's growing newsroom generates original reporting on a range of public policy and accountability issues across government, business and public life. Position Responsibility: *Collaborates with SCPR editors and reporters to generate original, investigative stories. *Work with editors and reporters making content and editorial decisions. *Research, produce and write content for multiple platforms (ideally with a focus on local/county institutions and issues) *Ensures that all stories produced meet KPCC program standards and practices, including standards of accuracy, fairness, objectivity and balance. *Conduct interviews, gather data, write and copy edit broadcast scripts *Cultivates sources, identifies important trends in local news, and collects and verifies information through a variety of online and offline channels, and shares with other KPCC reporters/programs. *Analyze data for investigations *Work with data journalist to develop data visualizations (for digital/ mobile) *Work with engagement editor to maximize community impact *Hands-on production: cut, edit audio, pull news copy; schedule studio time *Line and audio edit content to maintain highest editorial standards *Consider social media presence and come up with innovative ways to use Twitter and Facebook to engage our audience with investigative stories. *Perform other duties as assigned Required Education and Experience: *Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience *Five or more year reporting, providing production support or other applicable experience *Broad experience in journalism, including writing, interviewing, and editing *Broad experience in investigative methods, including use of public records, verification of investigative findings, source vetting and data analysis *Experience writing for broadcast and web *Proven track record of breaking stories that have impacted public policy Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Strong knowledge of state, local and federal public records law and research methods *Strong understanding and skill in Excel, DocumentCloud/Overview, Access or other data and document handling tools *Ability to work on long term projects while also filing daily as needed *Ability to produce programs and other content of national quality *Excellent language skills including writing and proof reading *Demonstrated journalism and academic research skills; Knowledge of Lexis-Nexis and other research databases *Deep commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards *Independence, initiative and good judgment: Work effectively with moderate supervision *Ability to work with editors, reporters and producers to coordinate content *Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail *Skill and experience in documentary field and studio production *Ability to work on a broad variety of complex projects *Ability to work independently and in a group *Ability to work under deadline pressure *Pro Tools audio production *Knowledge of current events *Ability to maintain productive and positive communication with co-workers *Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues in multiple departments/divisions *Knowledge of common computer applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook Preferred Skills and Experience: *Fluency in Spanish or other non-English languages commonly spoken in Southern California Reporting To This Position:None Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Domestic travel required *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level

Intern, KPCC's Crawford Family Forum Online Production #539-13 - Pasadena, CA

DESCRIPTION Description:KPCC's Crawford Family Forum (CFF) is seeking a paid intern to cover the vibrant discussions of our in-person programs. Ideal candidate will produce online content summarizing, adding quotes, photos and context to our CFF programs as well as contribute to social media engagement and multi-media delivery. The CFF Online Production Intern will help foster dialogue around the issues addressed at the CFF as well as off-site events, making each entry not only a summary of the event, but a reflection of the discussion and an online forum for fostering ongoing discussion on various topics. KPCC's Crawford Family Forum is the third platform of SCPR's multiplatform approach to content and is a welcoming, non-partisan, knowledge-building space where Southern Californians of all backgrounds can engage in the face-to-face exchange of knowledge and ideas. You provide us with your time, and we'll provide you with an education in writing top-class editorial content, audio editing tools and techniques, writing for user engagement, and an understanding to journalistic best-practices using social media. Internship applications are accepted year-round and are good for school credit. Summer/Fall: July - December Intern position would work about 2-3 events per week, typically in the evening. This is a paid internship. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: - Undergraduate student studying journalism, communications or related field. - Strong writing, editing & communication skills - Knowledge of digital editing tools and best practices. Experience with a content-management system a plus. - Experience using social media tools (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) and best practices for using them in a journalistic context. - Ability to manage several different projects at once - Good time management skills. - Ability to meet deadlines as assigned. - Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, & wire services - Upbeat, constructive, 'can-do' attitude. Preferred Skills & Experience: - Familiarity with the values/sound of public radio. - Some experience working in a broadcast or newsroom environment. - Willing to think 'outside the box' of conventional journalistic style. - Working knowledge of current news in Los Angeles - Spanish or other language skills.

National Account Executive #184-13 - Saint Paul, MN

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: The National Account Executive is responsible for securing national underwriting for American Public Media programs to meet income targets. Assist with other marketing activities as assigned. Position Responsibility: *Meet budget goals for on-air and web services. *Identify new underwriting prospects using broadcast, print and online media; trade publications ; business contacts. *Prepare written and in-person presentations designed to meet prospect needs and resources. *Communicate new business results to manager in bi-weekly 1:1 meetings and written sales planners. *Work with underwriters and internal APM staff to prepare effective and acceptable underwriting credits. *Participate in the creation and/or revision of sales and marketing materials. *Identify on-line sponsorship and advertising opportunities for both current clients and prospects. *Continuously look for ways to refine and enhance support systems such as traffic, billing, contact management system (ACT), Arbitron, Qualitap, Tapscan, etc. *Willingness to travel to other markets across the country to make sales presentations. Required Education and Experience: *Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience *Minimum of 6 years success in sales experience in public broadcasting, other media, or intangibles. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Passion for public broadcasting *Proven track record of successfully meeting income targets through both prospecting and client upgrades. *Strong interpersonal skills *Excellent communication skills are a must. *Ability to develop and deliver professional effective presentations. *Curious mind, an energetic and a strong presence. *Demonstrated time management skills. *Must be self-motivated, results oriented, a persuasive communicator, and goal focused. *Ability and eagerness to sell American Public Media programs. Preferred Skills and Experience: *Knowledge of MPR products. *National media sales experience *Understanding of and ability to work with Arbitron, Qualitap, Tapscan Reporting To This Position: None Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oRequired to move about in the community oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. oRequired to travel by air, car or train to get to clients across the country. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level oOccasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Reporter II, Business #181-13 - Pasadena, CA

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: SCPR's three-person business and economics team covers the nation's second-largest consumer market and one of its most diverse from an industry standpoint.. Working individually and as part of the three-reporter team, the Reporter will bring strong journalism fundamentals, beat knowledge and curiosity to daily and enterprise reporting that uses creative approaches to engage consumers, investors business owners and the business community in coverage. Working in KPCC's cross-platform newsroom, (s)he will report, write and produce on-air reports, post to The Breakdown business blog and use social media and web tools to report, engage beat sources and listeners/ users and develop reporting projects. In collaboration with KPCC's live events team, this reporter will propose and participate in live events based on key beat issues. This is a grant funded position. Position Responsibility: *With business editor and reporting team, establish priorities and coverage plans for beat. *Pitch, report and produce daily and breaking news stories and feature stories on news deadlines for radio, web and social media, using platforms as appropriate. *Identify key themes and trends affecting beat in Southern California; deliver ongoing enterprise coverage providing depth, context and compelling storytelling. *Provide high quality "live" reports with newscasts and talk show and host 2-ways. *Assemble, edit and mix stories for air. *Work with business editor, online editors and others to generate ideas. *Assist other reporters, producers and editors with information. *Propose ideas, topics and guests for live events and participate as appropriate. *Operate production and studio equipment. *Develop diverse beat sources; Participate with PIN involvement. *Produce for website with writing and photography (supplying additional audio, visual material, related digital and mobile resources). *Other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: *Bachelor's degree or equivalent. *At least five years of professional journalism experience covering business and/or economics. *Radio experience preferred. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Proven ability to identify and originate stories, report accurately and quickly and meet deadlines. *Demonstrated capacity to use public documents, Internet research and other reporting methods to provide independent material to inform stories. *Strong fundamental writing, reporting and interviewing skills. *Ability to evaluate and analyze reporting and facts to frame stories with strong narrative lines or compelling findings, context and scope. *Ability to develop stories with multiple interviews, scene changes, and strong knowledge of subject matter. *Demonstrated radio reporting, digital news and production skills. *Creativity in using web, radio and social media platforms to convey information, engage listeners and users and utilize the capacity of different platforms. *Commitment to learn and enact best journalism practices. *Established, or demonstrated ability to develop with minimal training, professional on-air delivery. *Experience in or familiarity with public radio news. *General and developing knowledge of beat. *Competent in use of recording and production equipment. *Established, or able to master with minimum of training, ability to use sound to create scenes that engage the listener and convey the emotion of the story. *Ability to work simultaneously on short and long-term projects. *Ability to deliver stories with fully developed on-air style and originality in writing for broadcast and web. Preferred Skills and Experience *Competent in understanding of public and private financial documents, such as income and cash flow statements, balance sheets, regulatory filings, annual reports, tax documents, court filings. *Solid experience in using SEC website to find public-company information. *Demonstrated understanding of the stock and bond markets. *Fluency in Spanish preferred. Fluency in other languages desirable. Reporting To This Position:N/A Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Will travel locally. *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oRequired to move about in the community oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level

Reporter II, Immigration/Emerging Communities #183-13 - Pasadena, CA

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: Southern California Public Radio's Emerging Communities desk reports on people and policy in one of the world's most diverse and dynamic regions. The Reporter works across SCPR's platforms - broadcast, web/mobile, social media and live events - researching, reporting and telling stories about first, second and third-generation immigrants, families and multiethnic communities. These stories explore a broad range of topics spanning culture, economics, personal experiences and public policy. S/he collaborates with colleagues on all platforms, offers ideas and helps shape coverage to serve and inform audiences effectively. Through high-quality coverage and audience engagement, the reporter helps SCPR amplify issues and memorable stories in Los Angeles, Orange County and the greater Southland. This is a grant funded position. Position Responsibility: *Cover immigration and emerging communities beats through effective source development and research methods *Identify themes, trends and key players and develop specialized knowledge of subject matter. *Work with editors and other desk reporters to set priorities and maintain ongoing and updated story lists *Pitch, report and produce daily and breaking news stories and feature stories. *Provide high quality "live" reports with newscasts and talk show and host 2-ways *Post breaking news, enterprise and digital-only reports to SCPR's Multi-American blog and web, mobile and social media as appropriate based on topic and timing *Assemble, edit and mix stories for air *Offer story ideas, guidance and subject-matter insights to other reporters, producers and editors to improve quality of reporting on immigration and emerging communities across SCPR content beats *Suggest and collaborate on special programming, in collaboration with editors and colleagues. *Operate production and studio equipment and facilities. *Work effectively in newsroom digital content management system, posting written reports, photos and supplemental material as warranted *Communicate regularly and effectively with editors and content colleagues via written forms (daily and weekly news budgets and story notes) *Develop and cultivate a large and diverse source base among experts and ordinary people, using in-person and digital methods; Participate with PIJ involvement, if applicable *Other duties as assigned Required Education and Experience: *Bachelor's degree or equivalent. *Three years or more professional radio journalism experience. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Demonstrated radio reporting, digital news and production skills. *Strong writing and reporting skills. *Professional on-air delivery. *Ability to perform a variety of assignments well and completely. *Commitment to learn and enact best journalism practices. *Experience in or familiarity with public radio news. *Ability to use sound, when available, to create scenes that engage the listener and convey the emotion of the story *Ability to consistently produce timely and substantive reports on a tight deadline. *General and developing knowledge of beat *Fully competent in use of recording and production equipment *Ability to work simultaneously on short and long-term projects *Ability to deliver stories with fully developed on-air style and originality in writing *Compelling story teller *Ability to deliver analytical reporting *Capacity to report complex stories quickly - quick turnaround *Ability to develop stories with multiple interviews, scene changes, and strong knowledge of subject matter *Ability to deliver stories authoritatively, competently Preferred Skills and Experience *Fluency in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin or Southern California's other dominant non-English languages preferred. Fluency in other languages desirable. Reporting To This Position:N/A Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *May travel at times *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oRequired to move about in the community oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level

Linux Administrator #180-13 - Saint Paul, MN

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: The Linux Administrator is member of the APMG IT Infrastructure team within the Technology & Operations department of American Public Media | Minnesota Public Radio and reports to the Director of APMG IT Infrastructure. The Linux Administrator is responsible for ensuring the highest level of performance and uptime associated with a Linux environment, for all internal and external customers of APM|MPR. This position provides secondary support for Storage Area Networks (SAN). Position Responsibility: *Administration and support of the Linux Red Hat/CentOS server environment, including Apache, Tomcat, MySQL, PHP, and related platforms. *Administrate and support backup and recovery infrastructure, including NetBackup, Hitachi AMS storage arrays and StorageTek tape libraries. *Provide secondary support of storage infrastructure, including Hitachi AMS storage arrays, Brocade switches, McData switches, and NetApp V-Series. *Capacity analysis and planning across the server environment. *Develop system level documentation and standard operating procedures. *Ensure systems comply with best practices related to internet security and intrusion detection. *Maximize system performance by monitoring, troubleshooting, upgrading, and collaborating with other members of the team. *Provide relief support to other functional areas of the IT Infrastructure team, including the Microsoft server environment and network infrastructure. *Maintain excellent customer relations and keep customers informed on project/problem status. *Proactively review appropriate systems technologies and propose initiatives to improve/resolve. *Work with vendors for product information and design, pricing, and support escalation. *Complete all support assignments on time and within budget. *Provide on-call systems administration technical support. *Provide IT departmental budget input as requested. *Any additional duties as required. Required Education and Experience: *Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experience. *Five or more years of Linux server implementation and support. *Three or more years of experience with Apache and Tomcat. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Expert with Red Hat/CentOS. *In-depth knowledge of IP and DNS, as related to both the internet and intranets. *Excellent ability to communicate both written and verbal, in a highly customer service focused environment. *Ability and desire to learn new technology. *Excellent planning and organizational skills. *Interest in and knowledge of mission-driven non-profit organizations. Preferred Skills and Experience: *Knowledge of web content management systems. *Experience with Akamai or other Content Distribution Network (CDN). *Knowledge of system configuration management (SCM). *Knowledge and experience with Active Directory Integration. *Working knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SAN). *Working knowledge of database management, backup and security. *Knowledge of version control systems such as CVS, Subversion, and Git. *Working knowledge of ITIL or ITSM. Reporting To This Position: None Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Some travel may be required *Must be able to be on call 24/7, with adequate 24 hour transportation *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oRequired to move about in the community oReach with hands and arms oRequired to work outdoors at times oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping oRequired to lift up to 50 pounds *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level oOccasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions

Editor, News #178-13 - Pasadena, CA

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: The Editor is both an individual team leader and a key member of SCPR's larger editorial leadership in conceiving and delivering high-quality coverage for KPCC's cross-platform newsroom. S/he supervises a team of reporters covering beats and stories for a diverse Southern California audience, assigning and editing daily news and feature stories for broadcast, digital and live events platforms. The Editor also helps develop her/his team's expertise and authority for topic-specific coverage, writes as needed for broadcast and digital platforms and does ongoing personnel management for his/her reporter team. The Editor helps maintain SCPR's high journalistic and ethical standards and contributes to strategic and tactical discussions for editorial coverage. S/he reports directly to the Managing Editor/Newsgathering and works in cooperation with managing editors for broadcast and digital platforms. Position Responsibility: *Assign daily news and feature stories to reporters, working with managing editors to prioritize and assign as appropriate for broadcast, digital and live event platforms. *Lead staff in developing original reporting and sourcing across Southern California's diverse communities to produce market-leading coverage in key topic areas *For broadcast, edit for excellence in writing and sound, review audition actualities and other sound elements and provide final approval for broadcast. *For digital platforms, assign and edit to serve audiences for those platforms; use SCPR's digital content management system and social channels effectively *Lead coverage and communicate through written story budgets, daily editorial meetings and ongoing dialogue with supervisors and colleagues. *Work collaboratively to support program staff, digital producers and newscasters. Participate in editorial projects and special programming. *Provide clear guidance, feedback and supervision to assigned staff. This includes daily editorial direction and feedback as well as regular formal performance assessment. *Work with other members of the management team to provide strong, consistent leadership of the department. *Assist in development and implementation of editorial and programming policies to achieve consistent, reliable quality and depth. *Working with senior news leadership, hire, supervise, train and manage direct staff through coaching, mentorship, performance meetings and on-going feedback. Involve HR on performance issues as needed. *Foster a creative and productive work environment. Create development opportunities and individualized development plans for staff and training to enhance skills and foster growth. *Assess performance of assigned staff by establishing standards, working to encourage professional development. *Represents newsroom internally and externally. *Other duties as assigned Required Education and Experience: *Bachelor's degree from accredited university *Five years' reporting experience, with two years' editing or equivalent experience. *Experience reporting or editing business or economic news preferred *Experience in maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including standards of objectivity, balance and fairness. *Some experience providing work direction or supervisory experience. *Some experience assigning stories and editing copy *Experience with digital audio editing systems. *Experience with Internet news production and presentation. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Excellent news judgment and interpersonal communication skills *Commitment to public service journalism *Strong writing, editing, and radio production skills essential. *Ability to guide reporters in developing sources, identifying trends, serving and reflecting the Los Angeles basin's multiethnic and multigenerational news audience *Knowledge of broadcast journalism *Knowledge of public radio. *Knowledge of radio, web, and print style. *Ability to make quick decisions and communicate them effectively *Ability to effectively execute multiple assignments on deadline *Leadership and personnel skills and ability to develop high performing teams. *Ability to work collegially and creatively with staff and colleagues at all levels of experience *Strong communication skills and passion for building a diverse range of community and source relationships via networking both in-person and through social media/online. *Flexibility, ability to respond to changing priorities. *Demonstrated research skills in a professional capacity. *Editing skills: has an understanding of techniques and methods to produce interpretative reporting on complex issues *Ability to see opportunities for tapping audience expertise and other news resources Preferred Skills and Experience: *Fluency in Spanish or other languages commonly used in southern California *Local market or subject-matter expertise a plus Reporting To This Position:TBD Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oRequired to move about in the community oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level

Institutional Giving Coordinator #179-13 - Saint Paul, MN

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: The Institutional Giving Coordinator will be responsible for identifying and pursuing opportunities for grants from primarily regional corporate foundations at the $25,000 and below level. As well, the Institutional Giving Coordinator will manage, in collaboration with Director and Development Officers, government grants to MPR, specifically internal management of the Legacy Amendment grant. The Institutional Giving Coordinator will assist the Director and Development Officers, as appropriate, in helping to keep track of proposal and reporting deadlines, and assisting with events and event management. Position Responsibility: *Successfully manage and grow the regional corporate foundation portfolio for MPR with a particular emphasis on general operating grants. *Develop and implement strategies and plans to identify, cultivate and secure institutional grants. *Lead the development of proposals or solicitation letters from concept to writing. *Prepare interim and final narrative reports per funder's requirements. *Work alongside the Institutional Giving Director and Development Officers to strategize on approaches to corporate foundations. *Lead projects in researching and identifying potential funders and creating strategies (prospect research) for both regional and national efforts. *In regards to federal/government grants, help to facilitate cross-functional teams as necessary for fulfillment. *Track foundation gifts, including acknowledgement process and liaising with Traffic Department. *Maintain and track foundation information in fundraising database. *Work synergistically with other teams, such as major gifts and underwriting sales, where appropriate to maximize institutional support. *Maintain regular communications, through both written materials and verbal conversations, with funders and prospects. *Other duties as assigned Required Education and Experience: *Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism or related field or equivalent experience. *Three or more years of applicable experience. *Expert Microsoft Office skills with significant experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Outlook and ability to learn other applications as required. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Excellent organizational and communication skills (both oral and written). *Strong coordination and project management skills. *Background in editing/proofreading, comfort using style guides and proofreading symbols. *Work independently and very proactively with minimal direction/supervision. *Initiates, develops and makes decisions regarding office practices/procedures within authority level. *Ability to support multiple people at all levels. *Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues in multiple departments/divisions. *Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize, work under pressure and meet deadlines. *Curious and energetic self-starter who willingly takes direction when required. *Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with ease in an information-rich environment. *Must have the desire and ability to successfully work as a part of a team, contributing to the overall quality of the Institutional Giving department. *Computer and social media savvy: Familiarity with mail merge and other database/document production processes, as well as social media functions and concepts. *Strong public service ethic. Preferred Skills and Experience: *Experience in a development department and/or interest in grant writing a plus. *Familiar with the concepts and procedures behind project management *Experience in a development department with prior exposure to grant writing a plus. *Familiarity with fundraising software. Reporting To This Position:None Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level oOccasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Broadcast & Production Systems Administrator #176-13 - Los Angeles, CA

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: The Broadcast & Production Systems Administrator supports the day-to-day operations of broadcast and media production systems, broadcast and media automation, and other media production technical systems, primarily supporting the APM Los Angeles facility and the Marketplace portfolio of programs. This position manages the daily use and operation of all broadcast, content production, and media technology systems for APMG in Los Angeles, New York, Washington DC, and provides backup support for bureaus in Minnesota and Florida. This position is also assigned to work on the planned retirement of legacy systems. The Broadcast & Production Systems Administrator is responsible for continuous operational support of media technology broadcast, production and delivery systems, including planned maintenance, troubleshooting, user support, and user training. This position will administer all broadcast technology systems including, Dalet, David, ENCO, Protools, and other broadcast technology systems as well as team support of Axia IP audio system. This position will also coordinate and collaborate within the organization and division in support of all media technology and production systems, and other services as assigned. This position serves as part of the media technology team, works regularly with all production and operational staff, and coordinates collaboratively to ensure 24/hour - 7 days a week professional service from all media production systems. Position Responsibility: *Research, build, administer, implement, and support all APMG broadcast, play-to-air and media production computer based systems and IP Audio Engineering systems. These systems include: Axia, Pathfinder, David, ENCO, Dalet, ENPS, Protools, Music Master, Final Cut, other audio/video systems and related media systems. *Work on the planned phasing out of retiring systems, coordinating efforts with others involved in the process. *Coordinate with Enterprise IT staff concerning network security procedures, VPN access for remote sites, best practices for managing bandwidth on media technology systems and general operation of the network to support media technology applications. *Develop and maintain workflow standards, standard operating procedures, and user training. *Provide primary technical support and troubleshooting for all media production, operations, and media automation systems and backup/tier II support of IP Audio console systems (AXIA) *Provide primary technical support and troubleshooting for all temporary broadcast installations and remote sites. *Implement disaster recovery plan for all media production systems when needed, administer regular test procedures and user training. *Administer, review and manage broadcast systems security. *Provide technical support of Content Depot technical systems and delivery of media into APMG systems. *Analytical-based approach to problem solving and a confident understanding of how technical systems work and interface. *Thorough knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP networking and IP based digital audio systems. *Collaborate with local and remote Engineering team and support interfacing of media systems to and from Engineering systems such as IP Audio console, Pathfinder, remote control/monitoring, and intercom systems. *Support transporting and encoding of all digital media assets, directing and moving media to and from systems such as David, Dalet, digital channels, and the content management system. *Provide technical support for the APMG digital media archive and users. *Openly and proactively communicate ideas, plans, issues and concerns to stakeholders. *Maintain high-level working knowledge of media technology industry, trends; use this information for continuous improvement efforts. *Administration and support of all broadcast and content service monitoring systems. *Assist with network architecture design and support for both LAN and WAN environments. *Provide On-Call support in a 24/7 environment. *Maintain outstanding customer relations and keep customers informed on project/problem status. *Provide division budget input as requested. *Additional duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: *Bachelor degree or equivalent experience. *Five years of experience in a broadcast and media production and technical systems, automation, content distribution and delivery, or media operations environment. *Three years experience in computer systems support role, including direct customer support and server side applications. *Knowledge and experience with computer based audio and media technologies and Internet media delivery systems. *A demonstrated track record of managing significant activity or systems Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively. *Computer literate with experience using PC and Mac platforms. *Digital media literacy. *Experience configuring and administrating Windows operating systems including Windows Server 2003/2008, Windows XP, and Windows 7. *Working knowledge of Unix/Linux OS. *Working Knowledge of Macintosh OS and workstations, server integration, and media applications. *Skill with configuring and managing backup and monitoring software. *Skill with using scripting languages, preferably including VBScript and Perl. *Working knowledge of database software, including MSSQL and Microsoft Access. *Excellent ability to communicate verbally and in writing. *Excellent planning and organizational skills. *Ability to embody and reflect the values of APM|MPR|CSF. *Demonstrated ability to honor the highest degree of confidentiality. *Extensive knowledge of digital audio workstations, multi-track production, recording and broadcast consoles, and audio storage systems. *Consultative approach and customer service orientation. *Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and take direction from multiple sponsors and stakeholders. *Ability to consistently work well with others. Preferred Skills and Experience: *Five years of experience in supporting server side applications, including experience with digital audio systems. *Familiarity with the following systems: Axia and Pathfinder *Protools, David, Avid, Final Cut, ENCO, Dalet, and other media production systems experience. *Two years experience with troubleshooting and resolving complex TCP/IP issues. *Active consumer of media using various platforms and delivery methods. *A working understanding of audio and video encoding methods, optimization and best practices. Reporting To This Position:None Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Some travel may be required. *Must be able to be on call 24/7, with adequate 24 hour transportation. *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment oRequired to move about in the community oReach with hands and arms oBalance, stoop, kneel, or crouch oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. oRequired to work outdoors at times *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level oOccasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Intern, On-line News #538-13 - Pasadena, CA

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: KPCC.org, the award-winning website for the Southern California Public Radio, is offering an opportunity for Interns to get hands-on experience covering daily stories and show segments in a newsroom. You'll help the team is day-to-day production tasks, including building content for KPCC programs and segments as they occur. You'll assist KPCC producers and reporters in ongoing projects and assist in managing our social media accounts. Internships last a minimum of 3 months & up to 9 months, & 20 hrs/week. Internship applications are accepted year-round. Summer: June - September Spring: - January - May Winter: September - January Interns work typically 2-3 days a week, typically 6 hours during the day. These are volunteer/unpaid internships, but you can get college credit. Required Education and Experience: *Undergraduate student studying journalism or related field. *Strong writing, editing, research & communication skills Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Knowledge of digital editing tools and best practices. Experience with a content-management system a plus. *Experience using social media tools (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) and best practices for using them in a journalistic context. *Working knowledge of current news in Los Angeles *Ability to manage several different projects at once *Good time management skills. *Ability to meet deadlines as assigned. *Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, & wire services *Upbeat, constructive, 'can-do' attitude. Preferred Skills and Experience: *Experience producing stories for radio, video or creating interactive features. *Familiarity with the values/sound of public radio. *Some experience working in a broadcast or newsroom environment. *Willing to think 'outside the box' of conventional journalistic style. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Physical Demands: Required to walk, sit, and stand; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. *Working Conditions: Moderate noise level, occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Host, Marketplace Money #135-13 - Los Angeles, CA

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: We're looking for a Host who can realize our ambition to present personal finance in a unique way, on air and online. We're looking for someone who loves using all the tools of digital journalism as well as those of the radio host...someone who is imaginative, proactively creative, and who will relish working with us to find ways to surprise and delight our audience, every day. Marketplace Money starts online, in a vibrant, informed community of readers and listeners. The show host will thrive on connecting with those people, nurturing the community and drawing out characters and ideas for inclusion on the weekly radio show. As such, we're looking for someone who is willing to build a national brand, and who has a knowledge of and devotion to social media, a love of ideas and an enthusiasm for their expression, a fearless attitude towards experimentation and failure, and a passion for communicating and cultivating real relationships with listeners. This is an exciting, invigorating place to work, and we strive each day to develop a creative, open and happy culture. We want to nourish ideas, and encourage risk-taking and failure in our drive to make better content, both on-air and online. We want to hire someone who'll embrace the all the challenges presented by a risk-taking environment and the digital-first approach of the Money show. Position Responsibility: *Fully occupies the role of online host of MarketplaceMoney.org, researching and blogging on personal finance topics of the day; and building a strong and vibrant online community of listeners and readers via social media and through interaction across the suite of MarketplaceMoney.org digital outlets. *Works with the Senior Producer to identify the big personal finance issues of the day, and how to implement coverage across the Marketplace portfolio of audio shows. *Researches, writes and executes on-air interviews on personal finance news with the hosts of other Marketplace radio shows. *Suggests programming ideas and prepares for interviews. Proposes and conducts interviews. *Along with the Senior Producer, leads the Money team in identifying and developing member s of the on-air/online audience for inclusion in the broadcast show. *Researches, writes and delivers on-the-air, weekend newscast and other program elements. *Keeps producers of all Marketplace shows informed of changing and breaking personal finance stories. *Maintains up-to-the-minute currency with local, national and international news, especially as it relates to money, personal finance, business, and the economy. *Hosts and writes Money podcast. *Participates in any other production necessary for the program. *Serves as a public representative of the program regionally and nationally. *Makes personal appearances for Marketplace-APM stations as assigned. *Performs other duties as assigned or requested Required Education and Experience: *Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience. *Demonstrated professional delivery style of national network quality, and in synch with Marketplace sound. *At least five years experience in the role of on-air talent on radio and/or television. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Capable of delivering a creative and diverse program on a weekly basis. *Capable of handling tight deadlines with calm. *Able to produce national-quality programming with sound, on deadline. *Demonstrated ability to write, edit, produce and deliver live and pre-taped content at a national level. *Demonstrated knowledge of , and enthusiasm for digital journalism tools, including blogs and all social media outlets. *Knowledge of and nationally respected experience in broadcast journalism, including writing, editing and interviewing. *Proven critical judgment skills and ability to make snap decisions regarding credibility, personality and value of material to program. *Ability to represent Marketplace in national and station promotion, including public speaking. *Leadership skills and ability to motivate staff and develop/contribute to high performing teams. *Ability to perform in a consistently clear, interesting, authoritative, friendly and relaxed manner. Possessing a pleasant, engaging voice, superior ear and sense of sound, sense of humor and style. *Working knowledge of computers and broadcasting equipment including digital audio editing. *Interest in and knowledge of a broad range of subjects and people; a natural sense of curiosity about the world. *Interest in and knowledge of personal finance, including retirement, investing, budgeting and the economics of running a household. *Ability to work with others, under frequently stressful conditions, in a goal oriented, "team" environment. *Ability to successfully meet deadlines and handle multiple responsibilities under extreme pressure on a consistent basis. *Wide network of national contacts and ability to secure interviews with them. *Knowledge of public radio system including its networks, stations, key players and audience composition; a listener of public radio. Preferred Skills and Experience: *Previous hosting experience. *National name recognition *Digital experience American Public Media is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Reporting To This Position: None Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oRequired to move about in the community oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level

Intern, Visuals #531-13 - Pasadena, CA

DESCRIPTION KPCC.org, the award-winning website for the Southern California Public Radio, is offering an opportunity for Interns to get hands-on multimedia experience working in a newsroom. Video interns are photographers & videographers. Internships last a minimum of 3 months & up to 9 months, & 20 hrs/week. Internship applications are accepted year-round. Spring: January - June Summer: June - August Winter: September - January Interns work typically 2-3 days a week including nights/weekends. These are volunteer/unpaid internships, but you can get college credit. Because you'll be reporting stories around Los Angeles, you'll need transportation. Reqs: - Not only know how to shoot excellent pictures using both digital still cameras & video cameras - Know how to edit using Final Cut. - Undergraduate student studying journalism or related field. - Experience in a journalism environment - Strong writing, editing, research & communication skills - Knowledge of digital editing technologies. - Working knowledge of current affairs - Ability to manage several different projects at once - Good time management skills. - Ability to meet deadlines as assigned. - Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, & wire services - Upbeat, constructive, 'can-do' attitude. Preferred Skills & Experience: - Familiarity with the values/sound of public radio. - Some experience working in a broadcast or newsroom environment. - Willing to think 'outside the box' of conventional journalistic style.

Backend Engineer #166-13 - Pasadena, CA

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: The Backend Engineer will work closely with the technical and editorial staff to aid in the creation, production and maintenance of digital initiatives and infrastructure for 89.3 KPCC Southern California Public Radio (KPCC.org). S/he works in a creative and technical capacity to build and maintain underlying and top-level systems that support high-volume digital content distribution for KPCC public radio audiences. This position is responsible for providing leadership to other SCPR developers in the areas of application performance tuning, continuous integration, and application deployment. The Engineer will work in a hands-on capacity to set up, administer and monitor KPCC infrastructure; and build, maintain and deploy KPCC tools and apps. The Backend Engineer works on a variety of digital media platform products, including web applications, APIs, mobile apps, audio streaming and content management systems. Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) is a member-supported public radio network that operates several radio stations in and around Los Angeles. Reaching more than 700,000 listeners every week, SCPR is the most listened to public radio news service of any kind in Southern California and serves the diverse communities of Southern California with award winning local news coverage as well as the most NPR (National Public Radio) content available anywhere in the region. Position Responsibility: *Responds to daily production priorities and development requests defined and assigned by the Manager, UX Design & Development *Pairs with and/or trains other developers on utilizing standards, tools, patterns and best practices. Participates in regular code reviews to ensure a high standard of software quality. *Builds consumer-facing sites and mobile apps that support SCPR's mission and audience growth *Engages in long-term technical planning and influences the direction of KPCC's technical infrastructure *Supports the development of products that improve the audience experience (sites and apps) and the editorial workflow process (CMS and newsroom tools) *Identifies areas of opportunity to make product development more efficient and maintainable, and builds high-level applications and tools that support KPCC developers and simplify common development scenarios *Manages test suites that reduce production errors and encourage continuous integration *Stays current with emerging trends in application/systems development and delivery to ensure the organization uses the latest technologies *Proactively monitors and troubleshoots infrastructure issues and application performance *Is responsible for day-to-day administration of Digital Media systems *Is "on-call" to respond to and resolve service disruptions *Documents system design and procedures *Designs, tests and implements disaster recovery plans *Works in conjunction with designer, programmers, and producers to create and support systems which allow digital and broadcast staff to build, maintain and deliver online content via a broad range of vehicles, including websites, mobile devices, streaming and downloaded media, newsletters, podcasts, etc. *Performs other duties as assigned Required Education and Experience: *Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in computer science, and/or equivalent experience. *Mastery of a full-stack MVC web framework (we use Rails) and object-oriented design *Experience with network and server planning, *Experience with development and performance tuning of MySQL database-driven websites. *Experience in working with large-scale, consumer-oriented websites Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Solid understanding of fundamental communication protocols like TCP/IP, HTTP *Knowledge of best practices related to security, performance, and disaster recovery *Mastery of UNIX and Ubuntu or CentOS distributions *Experience with web server configuration, monitoring, trending, network design, high availability *Experience with SCM tools like Puppet or Chef *Implemented server virtualization (Xen, KVM, VMware) *Experience with Git *Experience with NoSQL (Redis, MongoDB) *Experience maintaining, customizing and extending content management systems *Experience publishing and consuming REST-based APIs *Solid oral and written communication skills. *Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment. *Familiarity with communicating technical requirements. *Ability to analyze requirements and provide accurate work estimates. *Ability to work under heavy deadline pressure. *Ability to work with little supervision. Preferred Skills and Experience: *Experience building, scaling and maintaining robust streaming media systems. *Experience with media sites. *Experience with Node.js, Backbone.js, and CoffeeScript. *Familiarity with public radio a plus. Reporting To This Position: N/A

Managing Editor/Broadcast #163-13 - Pasadena, CA

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: The Managing Editor/Broadcast supervises SCPR's public affairs programs and newscasts, coordinating decisions and coverage and setting quality and performance standards to provide substantive, timely, high-quality programming for radio audiences. With a few exceptions, this is the equivalent of a Program Director job at most radio stations. This position will work closely with counterparts Managing Editor/Newsgathering and Managing Editor/Digital under the Executive Editor's direction to ensure effective communication and coordination among managers and front-line staff. The Managing Editor/Broadcast is responsible for skill development and performance progress among staff s/he directs. This person helps maintain SCPR's high standards for journalistic quality and community service. Position Responsibility: *Oversee production of public affairs shows and newscasts to deliver on SCPR's goals of expanding and deepening coverage in key topic areas to serve and reflect Los Angeles' diverse communities. *Provide leadership and direction for hosts, producers and broadcast staff carrying out SCPR's coverage mission. *Communicate continuously, collaboratively and effectively with Managing Editors for newsgathering and web/mobile leadership on news coverage. *Work closely with the Director of Technology & Operations on overall "stationality" - the distinct and high-quality sound of 89.3 KPCC and SCPR's mobile/web streams and applications. *Manage daily and weekly broadcast planning process through participation in news meetings and ongoing conversations with peers, the Executive Editor and direct reports. *Work collaboratively to support program staff and newscasters. Participate in editorial projects and special programming. *Provide clear guidance, feedback and supervision to assigned staff. This includes broadcast quality aspects and performance assessment. *Work with other members of the management team to provide strong, consistent leadership of the department. *Working with the Executive Editor and other senior leadership, recruit and hire journalists with variety of skills and experience for multiplatform news report in diverse marketplace. *Work with the Executive Editor on identifying and developing a diverse pool of on-air talent, opportunities for new programming and quality standards for broadcast programs. *Supervise, train and manage broadcast news production staff through coaching, mentorship, performance meetings and ongoing feedback. Involve HR on performance issues as needed. *Foster a creative and productive work environment. Create development opportunities and individualized development plans for staff and training to enhance skills and foster growth. *Work closely with the research department at American Public Media to measure the audience(s) of SCPR, particularly the development of strategies to increase the size and expand the diversity of same. *Assist in development and implementation of editorial and programming policies to achieve consistent, reliable quality and depth. *Assist other departments within SCPR as needed, particularly Membership during fundraising drives, and Underwriting and Development with research, when requested. *Manage the program schedule and the work schedule of the anchors, hosts and show producers. *Assess performance of assigned staff by establishing standards, working to encourage professional development. *Represent newsroom internally and externally. *Other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: *Bachelor's degree from accredited university. *Significant broadcast experience, preferably including public media, including a combined 10 years or more of reporting, editing or producing experience. *Five years experience at management level. *Experience as a radio program director or producer or host of talk, public affairs or news magazine programming for public or commercial broadcast. *Experience in maintaining high journalistic standards under deadline pressure, including objectivity, balance and fairness. *Significant experience providing work direction or supervisory experience. *Experience in building highly functioning and diverse teams. *Significant experience assigning stories and producing documentary, special feature or major breaking news coverage. *Experience with digital audio editing systems. *Experience with web journalism preferred. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Strong writing, producing and editing skills essential. *Knowledge of broadcast journalism standards, trends and issues. *Knowledge of public radio. *Knowledge of radio, web, and print style. *Familiarity with web journalism demands and opportunities for broadcast media. *Ability to develop fresh and creative coverage approaches in broadcast and digital platforms. *Ability to make quick command decisions. *Ability to effectively execute multiple assignments on deadline. *Ability to work inclusively with a diverse staff. *Leadership and personnel skills and ability to develop high performing teams. *Ability to motivate, train and grow employees. *Ability to consistently work well with others and to inspire and lead the staff. *Ability to work collegially and creatively with staff and colleagues at all levels of experience. *Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals. *Strong communication skills and passion for building relationships via networking both in-person and through social media/online. *Flexibility, ability to respond to changing priorities. *Demonstrated research skills in a professional capacity. *Editing and production skills: can oversee development of deep reporting on complex issues. *Ability to see opportunities for tapping audience expertise and other news resources. *Ability to use non-traditional approaches including use of PIJ and other audience engagement tools/methods. *Well-established contacts and knowledge of the journalism community. *Commitment to public service journalism Preferred Skills and Experience: *Fluency in Spanish or other languages commonly used in southern California Reporting To This Position: Public affairs program staffs, newscast hosts Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oRequired to move about in the community oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level oOccasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions. oOn call as needed in case of breaking news or an emergency

Facilities Manager #164-13 - Saint Paul, MN

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: The Facilities Manager is responsible for assuring the optimal functioning of all APMG facilities, building systems, and grounds in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Responsibilities also include continually monitoring the facilities to ensure that they remain safe, secure, and operational 24/7/365. This position is responsible for coverage of buildings and grounds 24/7 through designated shifts and on-call responsibility. Position Responsibility: *Responsible for ensuring the facility remains safe, secure, and well-maintained. *Ensure compliance with ADA, OSHA, Fire/Life Safety, and other relevant regulations, ordinances, and statutes. *Hire, supervise, train and manage direct staff through coaching, mentorship, performance meetings and on-going feedback. Involve HR on performance issues as needed. *Ability to ensure the function and appearance of facilities, analyze potential solutions, plan and implement a strategy. *Schedule staff to ensure coverage of buildings and grounds for core hours and on-call responsibilities based on the needs of 24/7 staff and visitors. *Foster a creative and productive work environment. Create development opportunities and individualized development plans for staff and training to enhance skills and foster growth. *Hire, manage, and audit building contractors, including mechanical, electrical, power limited, plumbing, custodial, grounds, and snow removal services. Generate requisitions and process invoices for payment. *Proactive identification of facility issues and development of preventative maintenance plans. *Manage all planned maintenance, repairs, and various projects for the building. *Provide or arrange through contractors for emergency and routine repair and maintenance services for the following systems: plumbing, lighting, security, painting, and other mechanical systems and equipment. *Manage effective operation of building energy management, access control, fire/life safety, CCTV, and security alarm systems. Act as key administrator as a super-user and train others in operation. *Oversees the installation of basic office furniture, moving large items and physical plant equipment, and other items such as the risers and chairs in the UBS Forum. *Other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: *Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. *Five or more years experience with facility management in a fast paced working environment. *Experience with furniture systems. *Experience with HVAC, building energy management, electrical, access control, CCTV, and security systems required. *Proven track record with vendor relationships *Experience in project planning, oversight, communication, coordination, and record-keeping *Valid driver's license require with proven insurability. *Supervisory/leadership experience is required - must demonstrate an ability to foster high standards and an ability to coach, inspire and lead. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Excellent customer service skills *Act with integrity and maintain confidentiality with occasional sensitive information. *Solid proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; *Strong communication skills - written and verbal; *Able to multi-task and meet deadlines; *Supervisory/management skills and abilities. *Knowledge of repair methods and maintenance practices for building systems, furnishings, and equipment. *Knowledge of materials, tools, methods, and equipment used in building trades. *Knowledge of work safety practices. *Ability to quickly analyze, troubleshoot and resolve specific physical plant and grounds problems. *Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication and accountability. *Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues in multiple departments/divisions. *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with facility users, contractors and vendors. *Ability to plan and anticipate needs *Willingness to be flexible, adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure. *Proven track record of budget management and cost containment. Preferred Skills and Experience: *Knowledge of building codes and ability to read blueprints. *Knowledge of industry-specific best practices and applications. *Ability to maintain facility systems, including plumbing, lighting, security, and HVAC equipment. Reporting To This Position: *Building Engineers. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment oRequired to move about in the community oReach with hands and arms oBalance, stoop, kneel, or crouch oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. oRequired to lift up to 70 pounds. oRequired to climb up to 40' ladders. *Required to respond to on-call requests within a reasonable time frame. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level oOccasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Intern, Classical South Florida Marketing 521-13 - Virtual, Florida, MN

DESCRIPTION Part-time internship (9 hours/week) for Spring Semester 2013 Location:Virtual, Florida Position Summary: The Intern will work closely with the General Manager in Fort Lauderdale (virtually) and two Development employees based in Naples in creating and executing marketing initiatives including public relations, event management, and other projects throughout the volunteer term. This position also supports the Membership and Development team in efforts related to promoting Classical South Florida to new and existing members in Southwest Florida. Position Responsibility: *Build and execute a public relations campaign for the launch of the service Help in the execution of marketing events & programs *Maintain public relations database *Help development department with related activities and initiatives *Participate in various marketing tasks as assigned Required Education and Experience: *Preference given to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or who have graduated within 12 months from the start of the internship. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Demonstrated self-starter. *Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Outlook. *Previous event and/or public relations experience. *Ability to write, meet deadlines and work independently. *Detail oriented. Preferred Skills and Experience: *Demonstrated interest and knowledge in classical music and/or public relations. Reporting To This Position:None Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oRequired to move about in the community and carry marketing materials to events including set-up of event booths with the ability to carry materials weighing up to 40lbs oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level oOccasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions. American Public Media internships are part-time. Interns will not be compensated. Our offices are located at 330 SW Second Street in Fort Lauderdale, Florida but the candidate does not have to report to this office. They would work virtually. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Relocation allowance is not available. More information about Classical South Florida is online at www.classicalsouthflorida.org

Events Assistant, Classical South Florida #131-13 - Naples /Fort Myers, FL

DESCRIPTION Position Summary: The Events Assistant will research, set-up and attend various public and private events throughout Southwest Florida under the supervision of the Program Direcytor. Most events take place on weekends and occasionally on weeknights Position Responsibility: *Identify, set-up, attend and tear-down CSF presence at various events & programs throughout Southwest Florida. *Represent the CSF brand in a professional manner. *Perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: *Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. *Preference given to those with previous event and/or public relations experience. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: *Ability to work efficiently and work independently with limited direct supervision *Knowledge of Classical South Florida and our programming *Ability to maintain productive and positive communication with co-workers *Fluent computer skills including Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Excel, and knowledge of basic Internet and computer standards and directory structures. *Demonstrated self-starter with a professional appearance. *Ability to meet deadlines and work independently. *Detail oriented. *Punctual. Preferred Skills and Experience: *Demonstrated interest and knowledge in classical music. Reporting To This Position:None Physical Demands and Working Conditions: *Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation *Physical Demands: oRequired to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time oRequired to move about in the community and carry marketing materials to events including set-up of event booths & attending to event booths with the ability to carry materials weighing up to 40lbs oFrequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. *Working Conditions: oModerate noise level oOccasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions. Our offices are located at 330 SW Second Street in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Relocation allowance is not available. Applicants must have use reliable and secure transportation to haul marketing materials and equipment. Parking or bus pass reimbursed. More information about American Public Media is available online: www.americanpublicmedia.org