Here is a listing of current job opportunities at KERA. If you are interested in any of these positions, and possess the specified qualifications, please forward your resume and salary requirements to us via one of the following ways (unless otherwise instructed below the job posting):
E-mail: resume@kera.org
Fax: 214-740-9323
U.S. Mail: KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75201
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DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc., based in Dallas, TX, seeks a Director for Marketing & Communications. The station is a joint licensee public media organization that broadcasts KERA TV (PBS affiliate), KERA 90.1 (NPR affiliate, news and information format), and KXT 91.7 (noncommercial Triple A music format), and has three primary Websites (kera.org, kxt.org, and artandseek.org which is dedicated to arts and cultural reporting and related resources). The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience developing, establishing and maintaining marketing and communication strategies that will build overall brand-value awareness, increase audience engagement with programs and services, and strengthen public financial support.
- Support the EVP for Marketing & Membership, and partner with internal stakeholders to develop and manage integrated marketing communications programs and activities based on organizational goals and objectives
- Supervision of 2-3 direct reports
- Gather information and conduct research as required to inform marketing communications strategies and messaging
- Brand development and promotion in ways that are innovative, creative, distinctive, relevant and essential to target audiences
- Lead the development of marketing plans, strategy development, identification of key metrics, tactics, budgets and execution of initiatives
- Create messaging, content and lead creative concepts to deliver effective cross-platform communications.
- Coordination of all social media marketing initiatives; involvement with online properties and those in development, including content creation, management and analytics
- Develop and manage strategic partnerships that advance content, branding and public awareness objectives
- Complete evaluative reports as required
- Represents the organization within the community and stakeholder groups
Minimum Requirements:
- An understanding and appreciation for the mission and content of public television and radio.
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in marketing communications, including experience in a management role. Must possess solid command of multiple marketing communications disciplines (i.e. branding, digital/web, advertising, marketing, media relations, research, events, etc.)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Capable of personally creating, writing and editing compelling communications and content in various forms and coordinating and overseeing the work of other staff across all communication platforms
- Superior critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities a must
- Excellent project management and organizational skills and experience managing and executing marketing communications campaigns aligned with organizational goals and metrics
- Proven ability to develop high-level branding and positioning concepts and translate them into actionable strategies and tactics
- Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with a diverse range of cross-organizational partners and external stakeholders
- Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative research data to inform decision making.
- Understanding of social media and ability to adapt to developments in new media
- Proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Ability to make timely decisions and meet deadlines
Technology Skills:
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point as well as knowledge of WordPress and e-communication software
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. Master’s degree a plus.
Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume@kera.org or fax at 214/740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75201.
ENGINEERING OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc. (KERA | KXT), the Dallas/Ft. Worth PBS and NPR affiliate, has an opening for a Broadcast Engineer. This position provides engineering maintenance and support for all television and radio broadcast systems and equipment used by North Texas Public Broadcasting (NTPB) and supervises workflow for the engineering department. This position has no direct reports; however, the Engineering Operations Supervisor will provide input on staff evaluations. The facilities at NTPB include KERA-DTV, KERA FM, KKXT FM, and TV and FM translator sites.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provides technical and customer support for all engineering and broadcast related departments within NTPB.
- Assigns tasks and projects to the engineering staff
- Schedules and coordinates all preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance of HD television & radio broadcast and production equipment (digital and analog) located within NTPB’s facilities, including all remote sites.
- Will be required to fill in on-call duties for vacation relief.
- Performs routine checks of critical broadcast and transmission equipment to ensure operational performance meets required specified standards.
- Monitors and corrects or improves the quality of the video/audio/data signals.
- Actively diagnoses and solves broadcast video, audio and data systems problems.
- Acts as System Administrator on critical broadcast and related systems.
- Maintains knowledge of the operation and maintenance of all NTPB broadcast and production systems. Maintains departmental records which include, but are not limited to, Engineering Shift Logs, Engineering Service Request forms, parts and equipment inventories, equipment maintenance & repair histories, etc.
- Ensures that system and equipment documentation is current and implements processes to continuously review and improve documentation.
- Specifies, demonstrates and evaluates new television & radio broadcast and production equipment.
- Proactively communicates the status of broadcast engineering issues to Engineering Management and to all Broadcast Engineering customers.
- Leads the engineering team, by example, to continually develop and improve processes used to support Broadcast Engineering customers.
- Accepts new assignments and technological challenges as required by an ever changing dynamic broadcasting environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of two years technical training and/or a minimum of 10 years experience as a maintenance engineer, with HD television broadcast systems, including analog and digital video and audio systems.
- Minimum of two years as a supervisor or project leader in a broadcast radio/TV environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in troubleshooting and repairing broadcast systems, broadcast transmission equipment and broadcast related computer systems and servers.
- Be proficient in the use of related test equipment including, but not limited to, waveform monitors, vector scopes, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, test signal generators, spectrum analyzers, data and network analyzers etc.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computer networking systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Must be able to work in a multitasking environment.
- Must be able to lead a team to successful task completion.
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently.
- Must be able to lift and move equipment as required.
- Must possess or be able to get a Texas drivers’ license.
Desired:
- Knowledge and experience in troubleshooting and repairing the following equipment or systems:
- Automation (ENCO radio, Sundance TV)
- Digital Audio Routing and Mixers (Wheatstone / WheatNET)
- Large format production switchers (Phillips)
- Master Control Switchers (Utah)
- A/V routing switchers (Utah)
- Network data switching systems
- Seachange & Grass Valley servers
- Final Cut Pro and Avid editing systems
- TV & radio transmitters (Axcera TV, Harris, Continental & Crown radio)
- Broadcast Phone Systems (Comrex & Telos)
- Knowledge radio station equipment and radio operations
- Knowledge of advanced computer operating systems and editing technology
- Some networking skills
- Familiarity with system design, documentation, and integration (WireCAD preferred and AutoCAD/Visio helpful)
- Familiarity with Zeus engineering database software helpful
- Familiarity with Linux, Windows and Mac OSX helpful
Behavior
- Demonstrates a strong desire to continually increase technical and operational proficiency and knowledge of all equipment and systems used in NTPB’s Broadcast Facilities
- Maintain a high level of integrity
- Understand and be able to provide good customer service
- Strong communication skills
- Team spirit in a team environment
- Create, explore, and make a difference
- Ability and desire to learn and grow
- Understand the PBS/NPR mission in our local community
Education:
College degree preferred, or evidence of substantial experience and accomplishments in this field.
Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume@kera.org or fax at 214/740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75201.
GENERAL LEDGER STAFF ACCOUNTANT
North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc. (KERA | KXT), the Dallas/Fort Worth PBS and NPR affiliate, has an opening for an Interim General Ledger Staff Accountant. This position reports to the Controller and is primarily responsible for generating monthly financial statements and assisting in preparation of budgets and forecasts. This position is responsible for performing cash analysis, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, as well as providing technical support to other accounting personnel as needed. The GL Accountant is responsible for posting all general ledger entries to the organization’s financial software.
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinates the monthly closing of books with the A/P Specialist, A/R Specialist, and Membership Database Manager.
- Prepares financial statements for review by Controller.
- Prepares all monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations for review by Controller. Maintains backup schedules for all balance sheet accounts.
- Maintains PP&E detail and identification. Maintains depreciation and amortization schedules.
- Maintains a schedule for month end closing and posts all recurring and special journal entries.
- Assists with preparation of work papers for annual audit.
- Special reports and projects as needed
Minimum Requirements
The successful candidate will have a BS/BA with Accounting major (or equivalent experience), as well as 2-4 years experience in an automated accounting environment. Knowledge of not-for-profit accounting preferred. Excellent analytical skills also required. The individual must have strong organizational skills, be detail oriented, mange time efficiently, and have effective verbal and written communication skills.
Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook (Required)
Education
BS/BA with Accounting Major, or equivalent work experience
Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume@kera.org or fax at 214/740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75201.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT KERA
Internship opportunities will be posted on the website and also sent to local colleges and universities. If you are interested in an internship opportunity, please send your resume and areas of interest to resume@kera.org.
Internship opportunities with KERA are unpaid and no compensation will be given. To qualify for an internship with KERA, the individual must be currently enrolled full-time as an undergraduate; have completed his/her freshman year; be returning to college or is currently a full-time sophomore, junior or senior; and be carrying a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Written documentation from the college stating the intern's undergraduate full-time status must be received before the internship begins. Internship opportunities may be from 6 weeks to multiple semesters. It is preferable that the intern opportunity is for class credit.
The mission of KERA is to serve the citizens of North Texas by excelling in productions, presentation and distribution of public television and radio programming, and other multimedia resources and activities that educate, inspire, enrich, inform and entertain.
- Focused on our mission
- Characterized by dignity and mutual respect for all and,
- Committed to providing opportunities for personal growth, productivity, and accomplishment.
TELEVISION PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The intern will report to the TV Production Department working with producers, editors, and videographers on different projects. This internship opportunity with NTPB is an unpaid opportunity and no compensation will be given. To qualify for an internship with KERA/KXT, the individual must be currently enrolled full-time as an undergraduate; have completed his/her freshman year; be returning to college or currently be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior; and be carrying a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Written documentation from the college stating the intern's undergraduate full-time status must be received before the internship begins. Internship opportunities may be from six weeks to multiple semesters.
It is preferable that the intern opportunity is for class credit. The intern will meet the education standards set forth by the university or college managing the internship. Excellent communication skills are required, with particular emphasis on good verbal and written skills. Student must exhibit maturity and dedication to the internship.
Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume@kera.org or fax at 214/740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75201.
RADIO INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: THINK/ANYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW
North Texas Public Broadcasting (KERA) is seeking a student intern to spend the fall 2010 semester assisting with the daily production of our radio programs, Think and Anything You Ever Wanted to Know. Think airs Monday - Thursday from noon to 2pm. Anything You Ever Wanted to Know airs Fridays from noon to 1pm. The Think/Anything intern would work 10 to 15 hours a week to assist the production team with various tasks and duties related to production and will report directly to the senior producer.
This internship opportunity with KERA is an unpaid opportunity and no compensation will be given. To qualify for an internship with KERA the individual must be currently enrolled full-time as an undergraduate; have completed his/her freshman year; be returning to college or currently be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior, and be carrying a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Written documentation from the college stating the intern's undergraduate full-time status must be received before the internship begins. Internship opportunities may be from six weeks to multiple semesters. It is preferable that the intern opportunity is for class credit.
Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume@kera.org or fax at 214/740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75201.
RADIO INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: NEWSROOM INTERN
The intern will report to the news director and will assist reporters and the assistant news director with research for stories or programs. The newsroom intern will also be asked to write news briefs and learn how to use radio equipment in order to assist reporters in the field or studio. The news director will assign the intern to cover press conferences or events. The intern will also assist the newsroom in posting stories on the web.
This internship opportunity with KERA is an unpaid opportunity and no compensation will be given. To qualify for an internship with KERA, the individual must be currently enrolled full-time as an undergraduate; have completed his/her freshman year; be returning to college or currently be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior; and be carrying a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Written documentation from the college stating the intern's undergraduate full-time status must be received before the internship begins. Internship opportunities may be from six weeks to multiple semesters. It is preferable that the intern opportunity is for class credit.
The student will meet the education standards set forth by the university or college managing the internship. Excellent communication skills are required, with particular emphasis on good verbal and written skills. Student must exhibit maturity and dedication to the internship.
Please forward your resume to us via e-mail at resume@kera.org or fax at 214/740-9323 or mail to KERA, Attn: Human Resources, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75201.
