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Job Title: Sr. Reporter, (2 Vacancies) - WFSU-TV/The Florida Channel
Job ID: 52735
Posted Date: 2022-08-05
Close Date: Open until filled
Job Family: MEDIA
Department: WFSU Florida Channel

Job Description:

With offices and studio located on the 9th floor of the state Capitol building in Tallahassee, FL, The Florida Channel (TFC) produces programming covering all three branches of state government, and is Florida’s primary source for live, unedited coverage of the Governor and Cabinet, the Legislature, and the Supreme Court. TFC programming is carried by PBS stations throughout Florida as one of their digital sub-channels and delivered statewide by satellite to other program distributors. Live streaming of as many as (14) simultaneous events and archived content are also available online at the floridachannel.org.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will cover news events and other programming elements statewide. You will partner with our team of videographers, graphic artists and editors to deliver in-depth reporting for television and on the web.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as a Senior Reporter for Capitol Update/News Brief, Producer/Reporter for Florida Crossroads and other TFC Programming. Responsible for leading the production of story development for daily and weekly programs, gathering and analyzing information about newsworthy events, and assisting in proofreading content. Duties include but are not limited to being proactive in originating, researching, developing, and following through with ideas; writing clear and concise scripts on deadline; interviewing individuals (for on-air or background use) in a professional, independent manner; performing live shots, set shots, and standups; compiling information for graphics or other visual elements used to creatively and effectively complete a program or program segment. Ability to utilize social media and other news gathering techniques to focus on initial development and ongoing contact with lawmakers, staff, policymakers, and other key sources critical to newsgathering.  Required to follow established guidelines and policy while striving to maintain TFC’s integrity and reputation.
• Travel is required and the ability to work a flexible schedule, as needed.
• Adheres to related timelines in order to assure all standards, needs, and deadlines are met.
• Contributes to regularly occurring interstitial program segments and other programming formats. Establishes and maintains professional contacts with key Communications Directors in various agencies and departments. Adheres to and implements generally accepted creative and technical principles of broadcast production.
• Provides production and administrative support, including but not limited to communicating the status of video elements among the production team including producers and editors; running teleprompter for various programs; assisting front desk personnel with timely submission of requested/required information; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related area and a minimum of three years reporting in a professional newsroom environment.
• Strong writing and research skills and proven experience writing news scripts on daily deadlines.
• Strong interviewing skills and ability to combine sound & visual elements.
• Ability to accurately process complex issues & create concise stories in a timely manner.
• Excellent news judgement and the ability to think creatively and carry out specific program concepts with limited supervision.
• Attention to detail; effective time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team on tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal with fast-changing situations are necessary; often in public.
• Ability to contribute relevant ideas that result in content.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel as needed.
• A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain license upon hire.

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Job Title: Videographer, (#61447) - WFSU-TV/The Florida Channel
Job ID: 53386
Posted Date: 2022-10-19
Close Date: Open until filled
Job Family: MEDIA
Department: WFSU Florida Channel

Job Description:

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

Department

With offices and studio located on the 9th floor of the state Capitol building in Tallahassee, FL, The Florida Channel (TFC) produces programming covering all three branches of state government, and is Florida’s primary source for live, unedited coverage of the Governor and Cabinet, the Legislature, and the Supreme Court.  TFC programming is carried by PBS stations throughout Florida as one of their digital sub-channels and delivered statewide by satellite to other program distributors. Live streaming of as many as (14) simultaneous events and archived content are also available online at thefloridachannel.org.

Responsibilities

Serves as Videographer for the Florida Channel programming. Responsibilities include but are not limited to statewide travel to cover news events and documentaries.

Communicates frequently and directly with the immediate Supervisor, Executive Director, Newsroom staff and other Team Leaders.

Serves as Remote Live shots technician, sending stories and video b-roll back to the Florida Channel via Live U unit.

Adheres to policies and procedures established for submitting paperwork and supporting documents. Maintains administrative records to include, but not be limited to, travel and purchasing.

Serves as editor for The Florida Channel. Duties include, but are not limited to: working with staff to gather raw footage (video and/or audio), assembling footage in a tapeless environment using non-linear equipment for a finished product for TFC programming and transferring to the appropriate format for viewing. Adheres to and implements generally accepted creative and technical principles of broadcast production, along with procedures and principles established by TFC for legislative and public affairs program production; maintains records and archives program material (b-roll library, etc.) related techniques/formats unique to TFC.

Provides production assistance for remote events production. Serves as director (production personnel) for committee meetings, legislative session and other meetings and events as assigned. Serves as a member of the studio crew.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Associate degree in a related area and a minimum of three years of appropriate experience. (Note: Vocational/technical training and a minimum of three years of appropriate experience.)

Extensive, demonstrated knowledge operating related equipment and software used for field and studio production including: cameras, lights, microphones, non-linear editing equipment, digital and analog switchers/boards, and the use of robotic cameras and controls, as well as the ability to edit raw video.

Experience editing raw video using linear and non-linear equipment for professional broadcast.

Must be computer literate, creative and an independent worker with good organizational and communication skills.

Ability to work on deadline, remain calm in demanding situations and work as a team member in close proximity to others, as well as ability to travel and work overtime, as assigned.

Ability to meet the physical demands of this position to include lifting/moving up to 50 lbs.

A valid State of Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain upon hire.

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Job Title: Content Producer
Job ID: 51051
Posted Date: 2022-08-01
Close Date: Open until filled
Job Family: MEDIA
Department: WFSU Local Production

Job Description:

WFSU-TV

WFSU

Responsibilities

This position will serve to produce audio/video segments for various venues, including radio, television, and web, and to meet requirements for local programming, corporate communications, and public awareness.

-Produce, edit, and distribute original content for Local Routes and other local productions for distribution on multimedia platforms, including broadcast, digital, and social.

-Targets content for specific multimedia platform requirements including video, audio, photographic, and written elements.

-Creates videos for other departments and projects as needed.

-Oversees assigned productions/projects/edits for broadcast and digital.

-Coordinates with external clients on projects to develop audio and video materials that support goals and objectives.

-Works with studio crew as Technical Director or Director (or other positions as needed) for studio and field productions.

-Will operate and/or direct television production equipment to include cameras (studio and field), edit systems (nonlinear and linear), media storage devices (servers, VTRs), audio systems, lighting instruments and other associated tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, New Media or a related-field and two years of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to six years.)

• Hands-on experience with a wide variety of audio and video production equipment.
• Ability to produce field, digital, and studio productions.
• Experience with the following: Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Media Encoder.
• Ability to write articles, shoot videos and photos, and host.
• Ability to navigate web and multimedia platforms easily.
• Ability to work independently.

• A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one.

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Job Title: Membership Manager - WFSU Public Media
Job ID: 54664
Posted Date: 2023-04-13
Close Date: Open until filled
Job Family: ADVANC
Department: WFSU Membership

Job Description:

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

Department

WFSU, located in Tallahassee, FL, is a licensee of Florida State University and the NPR and PBS affiliate for approximately 25 counties in North Florida serving Tallahassee, Panama City, and Thomasville, GA. We are located in the heart of Florida’s Capitol and within 100 miles of the beautiful gulf coast beaches.

WFSU Public Media

Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the WFSU Director of Development and works across departments to ensure that WFSU Membership efforts are coordinated with content, marketing, and education team efforts. The primary responsibilities include:

Directing activities for individual giving at WFSU Public Media. Develop and implement a complex membership calendar and tracking methods to assess results. Oversee membership acquisition and retention including member services, benefits and recognition, email campaigns, digital platform campaigns, direct mail, and other strategies to grow membership and revenue. Managing the Allegiance database of member records, which includes knowledge of its capabilities to enhance fundraising activities. Representing the station among industry partners and advisors to maintain current best practices. Preparing and filing required membership performance documents. Manages the PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance requirements for the membership department and completes required annual documentation.

Supervising development coordinators, including hiring, guidance, development, and evaluation. Accounting for related activities including viewer and listener customer service, membership campaign management, on-air membership campaigns, and sustaining member engagement activities.

Coordinating with mail and phone vendors to develop and execute effective fundraising campaigns. This includes five direct mail campaigns per year targeting new, lapsed, and active members, and six printed newsletters per year. Overseeing the sustaining member mailer twice per year. Managing accounts and activities for pledge drive telephone agents as well as renewal telemarketing vendors.

Managing the WFSU Travel Club which consists of 2-4 trips per year, with up to 50 WFSU members per trip. This includes choosing and booking group tours and coordinating with the tour company to personalize each trip to fit the needs of our members. Acting as the liaison between the travel company and the members. Providing personalized assistance to the members who are travelling on the tours.

Overseeing the over-the-air fundraising campaigns for the membership department. Creating and approving scripts and talking points for on-air volunteers. Supervising staff activities in preparation for and during the on-air campaigns. Going on-air during live radio pledge drives to generate donations. Directing the creation of radio and television fundraising spots, including writing scripts, recruiting talent, and directing recording sessions.

Being responsible for the membership department budget: maintaining and coordinating services and payment arrangements with various vendors including data base management services, member gifts, mail campaigns, banking lockbox services, and phone services related to fundraising.

Representing and promoting the stations among a wide range of community leaders, business executives, non-profit organizations, and university personnel. Represents the station among regional and national fund-raising professionals.

Other duties as assign.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree and four years’of related experience; or a high school diploma/equivalend and eight years of related experience.

(Note: post high-school education and/or experience may substitute at a comparable rate.)

• A minimum of four years of experience in membership or development.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with donor databases and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to think strategically.  
• Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and deep knowledge of fundraising practices and ethics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Ability to respond to member needs in a proficient and competent manner.
• Ability to handle diverse, simultaneous tasks, meet deadlines and positively work in a team environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed, travel, and participate in programs/events occurring outside of typical business hours.
• A valid Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain one.

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Job Title: IT Project Manager (Remote)
Job ID: 55033
Posted Date: 2023-05-26
Close Date: 2023-06-09
Job Family: TECH
Department: FL Ctr for Interactive Media

Job Description:

Florida Center for Interactive Media

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience; or a high school diploma/equivalency and eight years of experience.  (Note: or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)

Experience with the coordination, planning, and management of technology projects.

Ability to communicate frequently with stakeholders and project teams and serve as a liaison between business and technical aspects of projects.

Ability to develop detailed work plans, task acceptance criteria, resource plans, project estimates, and status reports as needed based upon the size, scope, and expected resource utilization of each project. 

Experience with validating task completion and meeting acceptance criteria.

Ability to meet project deadlines while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the coordination, planning, and management of technology projects that range in scope from small research tools to large scale dissemination platforms. Identifies appropriate resources and develops schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.

Manages the lifecycle of technology projects from beginning to end and communicates frequently with stakeholders and project teams to ensure stakeholder and project team buy-in and progress.

Develops detailed work plans, task acceptance criteria, resource plans, project estimates, and status reports as needed based upon the size, scope, and expected resource utilization of each project.  Verifies tasks are completed and meets the acceptance criteria.

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