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Are you a talented communicator with a passion for sales and event coordination? Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to utilize your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We are currently looking for a skilled Communications Coordinator to join our team!

As a Communications Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting our sales and event initiatives through effective communication strategies. You will work closely with our sales and event teams to develop and execute targeted communication plans that engage our target audience and drive successful outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a sales-driven environment and has a knack for organizing successful events.

Role Responsibilities

• Craft compelling written content for press releases, and marketing materials.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with media outlets, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate communication strategies and campaigns to enhance brand visibility.
• Monitor media coverage and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Assist in organizing events and communication activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field
• Proven experience in sales, event coordination, or communications roles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy and quality
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Creative thinking and the ability to generate innovative ideas for sales and event communications

Join our dynamic team and be part of a collaborative and sales-focused environment. Apply now to become our Communications Coordinator and contribute to the success of our sales and event initiatives!

Divine Taxa

Our media client is seeking a Video Producer/Editor to support their ongoing project needs on a full-time basis.

Video Producer & Editor Overview:

You will have the exciting opportunity to work on a team of three driving the video production in support of our client’s Union partners.

Responsibilities:

· In support of clients – plan and edit videos from pre-production and shoot to post-production to ensure successful video content.

· Facilitate and produce branded videos ranging from short and long-form content, and editing existing or new content as necessary.

· Assist with research, scouting locations, and fielding shoots with the team as needed.

· Identify engaging moments from assets & content library to transform them into polished and professional video content.

· Brainstorm with team and clients to pitch content ideas.

· Own overall budgeting and reconciliation process for each piece of work assigned.

· Script writing including interview question based content.

· Work within Adobe Premiere for basic editing (you will have a partner who excels within motion graphics work).

· Shoot some videos yourself, when the shoots are not handled by another team member, and travel on assignment as needed.

Requirements:

· News room or Broadcast Media experience that requires short turnaround time

· Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

· A solid reel showcasing similar work to what you will be producing Convention work, Association, Union or other member driven content experience

· 8+ years of experience in video production with ability to showcase:

-Convention Experience

-Previous experience with pre-production through to post-production inclusive of budgeting

-Field Production Experience

-Script writing

-Editorial expertise making use of Adobe Premiere

This is an onsite role with requirement to work in Maryland (PG county area) Monday through Thursday with a remote day Friday

· Flexibility to travel for shoots as needed

· This is a pro-Union environment

24 Seven Talent

Position: Director, PR & Communications                         

Reports To: Sr. Director, Marketing & Communications              

JOB SUMMARY: The role of the Director, PR & Communications is to tell the story of the vacation ownership industry externally to the media, investment community, the traveling public, and internally to association members by working in conjunction with our ARDA leaders, internal communications team, PR agencies, and ARDA Members. The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) represents more than 300 companies that are part of the vacation ownership and timeshare industries, as well as the interests of nearly 10 million timeshare owners in North America through the work of the ARDA Resort Owners Coalition. In 2022, more than $10 billion of vacation ownership interests were sold in the U.S, representing a modern, relevant way for families to vacation at more than 1,500 resorts in the 50 states. This important role will help lead the communications efforts to promote the modern vacation ownership experience industry and support the ongoing needs of its members through a creative, proactive earned media strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.   PR Management:

a) Lead the team in developing unique earned media strategies and subsequent communication plans meant to grow industry awareness as well as improve perceptions.

b) Manage agency partner and reporter relationships.

c) Provide first review and coordinate internal and member feedback on pitches.

d) Develop editorial calendar for pitches with ARDA Member feedback and work with agency partners to manage timelines.

e) Schedule, and when appropriate, conduct interviews directly with industry publications.

f)  Assist with issues management and crisis response.

g) Prepare ARDA Leaders for interviews and any rapid response needs.

h) Manage ARDA News inbox including reviewing member press releases and working with the internal ARDA Team to post and promote on social.

i)  Advocate on behalf of ARDA, engaging in dialogues, and answering questions where appropriate and escalating to appropriate channels if needed.

j)  Create articles and other written content for ARDA, Responsible Exit, ARDA-ROC (including state and federal government affairs), Love My Timeshare and other initiatives as assigned.

k) Maintain organization of communications and releases as well as an ongoing database of top headlines and coverage.

l)  Measure and report results of PR efforts to ARDA Leaders and Members..

m) Contribute to the monthly PR and Comms updates.

n)   Monitor Cision database.

o)   Send ARDA releases and articles to an established network of reporters.

2.   Association Member Communications:

a) Manage and develop content for member communications, including web and emails.

b) Work with internal communications team to develop communications strategy and schedule and make sure items are sent in a timely manner.

c) Lead freelance team in content creation and work with internal team to develop an editorial calendar for all messaging platforms.

d) Assist with script and content writing for association meetings and conferences.

e)   Work with ARDA Membership Team to facilitate any sponsorship content products sold (including articles, webinars, etc.).

f)  Liaison with ARDA Members on article content for online blog and social posts.

g) Review analytics for email communications and provide a strategy for enhancement.

h) Provide timely input on campaigns for inclusion on monthly ARDA communications.

3.   General:

a) Assist in the preparation and implementation of other ARDA programs, projects, and meetings as needed, including areas of membership and events and both state and government relations.

b) Be knowledgeable of ARDA’s mission and goals and promote these to members and other associations and organizations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

N/A

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience Requirement:

•  Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or a related discipline is required
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in communications and public relations. Hospitality or association experience is preferred, timeshare experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, in writing and verbally, with leaders, team members, association members, press, and partners.
• Experience in managing media relations, securing positive media coverage, and handling rapid communication needs effectively.
• Ability to manage relationships with senior executives at member companies.
• Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities and expectations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Initiates collaboration and teamwork.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, Cision, and SEM Rush.
• Ability to travel – approximately 10%.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, EQUIPMENT, AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Location: Hybrid in Orlando, FL or Washington D.C. Must be available to be in the office 1-2 days per week as needed.

Must be available to attend all ARDA events such as ARDA Spring Conference, WIN, ARDA Legislative & Policy Forum, etc.

The physical demands listed below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Workspace is an interior space located in close proximity to other office personnel. ARDA reserves the right to relocate office personnel according to the needs of the organization.

ARDA is a workplace where business and business casual attire is required.  From time to time, ARDA may require a more professional business attire. ARDA is a drug-free and smoke-free environment. Work rules and benefits in effect are subject to change from time to time, according to the needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations will be taken under advisement for ADA compliance. ARDA is an EOE employer.

American Resort Development Association

Role Highlights

• Full-time, Hybrid Work Environment
• Location – Chicago, IL
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and growing leadership skills

Company Overview

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago was founded more than a century ago to meet human needs. We accompany anyone in need regardless of their faith, race, gender, or ethnicity. By unifying and collaborating across the Catholic community during the 1917 global pandemic, our founders envisioned that together we might make a bigger difference for our community, and we did . . . and still do. A trusted partner and steward, Catholic Charities has grown to be one of the largest human service providers in the Chicago metropolitan region, covering all of Cook and Lake counties.

Position Overview

The Director – Digital Communications (D-DC) will be a key member of the IRC Team. Specifically, they will be charged with leading the team in setting a vision for and aligning the Team around a targeted and tightly executed digital strategy. Key outlets included under this strategy include our public website, a small set of social media platforms, and the strategic use of mass e-mail and texting.

In this role, the Director – Digital Communications will report to the President’s Chief of Staff, who is charged by the President and CEO with convening and facilitating the IRC Team. Toward that end, the D-DC will be expected to prepare regular reports for the President on strategy and outcomes around digital communications.

For the public website, the D-DC will set strategy for the overall website, as well as curate all content for the front landing page, the Learn More section, and the Enable Our Work section. To do this work well, the D-DC will partner with outside graphic and website design experts. They will also partner closely with the Director for Program Marketing (D-PM), whose job focuses on outreach to the people we serve. Accordingly, the D-PM will curate all content for the Get Help section.

The D-DC will ensure that the overall website is continually evolving with fresh content – both written and visual – with the goal of increasing all visitation analytics and reputational impact. With excellent WordPress abilities and deep understanding of Google analytics, the specialist will work with external digital partners to maximize the site’s effectiveness across all stakeholder groups.

The D-DC will also lead the Team in creating and implementing a thoughtful, targeted strategy for communicating via a small set of social media platforms. This will include determining the minimum number and most appropriate platforms for advancing Catholic Charities’ visibility, reputation, client impact, and donor revenues. They will partner across the IRC Team to establish a well-integrated monthly posting schedule and assure that all content is aligned – in advance of any posting.

Finally, the D-DC will also lead the team in aligning on the appropriate use of mass e-mail and text blasts. This will include determining the minimum and most appropriate use of blast texts and e-mails for advancing Catholic Charities’ visibility, reputation, client impact, and donor revenues. They will partner across the IRC Team to establish a well-integrated monthly schedule and assure that all content is aligned – in advance of implementation.

What we are looking for:

Someone to:

• Champion discussions with internal stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of the digital communication needs through agreement on project objectives, target audience(s), socio-emotional goals, and behavioral goals;
• Leverage performance data to establish baselines (if not already present), determine project pathways, and set success metrics;
• Work effectively with leading outside vendors to provide additional technical experience; and
• Reaffirm visual identity guidelines while promoting our values and purpose in all that we promote to our audiences
• It will be especially important that this leader has strong visual design sensibilities. They do not need to be a graphic designer by training, but they should have excellent judgment in gathering and selecting visual content across all media outlets. It is critical that they have an eye for fully conveying Charities’ identity with pictures, as well as words.

What you will be focused on:

Website Strategy and Management

• Set a vision for catholiccharities.net and build plan to launch a new version in first half of 2024
• Outline objectives, goals, and key deliverables – in partnership with Senior Team and IRC Team
• Solicit proposals from alternative vendors to deliver on this vision
• Partner with vendors to deliver a best-in-class new website
• Maintain existing catholiccharities.net utilizing a comprehensive understanding of WordPress
• Assure that all content is edited and proofread for errors with a sharp attention to detail and format and that all visuals are of high-quality, on message, and fully aligned with our identity, reputation, and culture goals
• Conceptualize and collaborate with internal teams to manage online program information and promotional strategies
• Enforce site standards around design, brand, accessibility, and visualization.
• Present monthly analytical reports through Google Analytics, interpreting data to drive site strategy

Social Media Strategy and Management

• Manage Catholic Charities presence on leading social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) through the oversight and creation of a monthly editorial/post calendar (developed in partnership with an internal stakeholder committee)
• Monitor all platform engagement, acknowledging support, responding to questions, removing/hiding inappropriate commentary, and following and upholding other Catholic Charities partner organizations.
• Compile a monthly analytics performance report, highlighting key takeaways from the data to optimize Catholic Charities social engagement.

Text and E-mail Strategy and Management

• Create standards, guidelines, and strategies for guiding members of the IRC Team in selectively using and leveraging these platforms on behalf of stakeholder engagement.

Why you should join us:

• Ability to impact social justice work across Chicagoland
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and growing leadership skills
• Able to participate in cross-functional teams to advance Catholic Charities awareness
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hybrid work environment

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a major music performing rights organization that licenses the public performances of music of over 900,000 members throughout the United States. The ASCAP Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by ASCAP in 1975, is dedicated to nurturing the music talent of tomorrow, preserving the legacy of the past and sustaining the creative incentive for today’s creators through a variety of educational, professional, and humanitarian programs and activities which serve the music community.

The ASCAP Foundation seeks a Communications and Operations Coordinator whose duties will include, but not be limited to, administering the ASCAP Foundation’s external communication channels like social media platforms, company websites and media relations and writing copy for the ASCAP Foundation newsletter. The Communications and Operations Coordinator will also provide leadership for the ASCAP Foundation’s administrative functions and core support for tracking donor information and giving, board management, events, and activities.

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Job Description

The Communications and Operations Coordinator should have strong communication and administrative skills with at least two (2) years of successful experience in an administrative capacity.

This role will report to the Executive Director of the Foundation or her designee and will collaborate with leadership to play a significant role in ensuring that the ASCAP Foundation’s goals support and realize its mission.

Areas of Responsibility

Communications

• Develop, manage, and maintain social media calendar and all associated social media campaigns and posts (including congratulatory messaging to all award and scholarship winners, legacy donor birthdays, ASCAP Foundation events and fundraisers, prominent news relevant to the Foundation, passing of beneficiaries, etc.) on ASCAP Foundation socials including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube
• Assist with annual newsletters and appeal campaigns mailings including content creation and scheduling, topic and layout development, address list and printing maintenance, and mailing of all materials
• Assist with, draft and manage ongoing email blasts
• Assist with annual appeal to ASCAP employees by creating and launching a company-wide email campaign
• Manage and respond to all donor inquiries and redirect inquiries to other ASCAP departments where appropriate
• Research and maintain Bequest Excel database and files
• Assist with production of outreach materials such as newsletters, the Planned Giving Booklet, the Annual Report Booklet, e-invites, donation cards, etc.

Administration/Operations

• Manage the Foundation’s current donor database, Raiser’s Edge, and/or other CRM tools utilized by the Foundation
• Manage current giving platform
• Create donor listings for publications and website
• Track and input all income in the Foundation databases
• Generate income summary reports
• Prepare reports, lists and track campaign progress
• Ensure that donation acknowledgements are created and sent
• Assist with yearly independent audit as needed
• Support fundraiser events by updating lists, sending evites, managing RSVPs, arranging donation-acceptance, etc.
• Provide support to the grant writing process, as needed
• Assist with board meeting preparation, as needed
• Perform other administrative duties, as needed

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience
• Strong knowledge and skill with social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills required with the ability to be tactful and display diplomacy
• Experience with CRMs or Raiser’s Edge required
• Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time management skills along with ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience with photo editing, and/or graphic design with Adobe Spark or Canva preferred
• Ability to learn new programs and apps expeditiously.
• Self-starter, capable of identifying donor needs and a willingness to go the extra mile
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to potentially travel

These Health Care And Financial Plan Options Include The Following

Besides providing a unique and dynamic work environment, there are a few other reasons you should consider ASCAP in your career planning. We also offer generous benefit options that are comprehensive and provide the flexibility that most employees want and need.

Compensation: From $50,000.00 to $50,000.00 per year
ASCAP

Our media client is seeking a Video Producer/Editor to support their ongoing project needs on a full-time basis. This is an onsite role with requirement to work in Maryland (PG county area) Monday through Thursday with a remote day Friday

· Flexibility to travel for shoots as needed

· This is a pro-Union environment

Video Producer & Editor Overview:

You will have the exciting opportunity to work on a team of three driving the video production in support of our client’s Union partners.

Responsibilities:

· In support of clients – plan and edit videos from pre-production and shoot to post-production to ensure successful video content.

· Facilitate and produce branded videos ranging from short and long-form content, and editing existing or new content as necessary.

· Assist with research, scouting locations, and fielding shoots with the team as needed.

· Identify engaging moments from assets & content library to transform them into polished and professional video content.

· Brainstorm with team and clients to pitch content ideas.

· Own overall budgeting and reconciliation process for each piece of work assigned.

· Script writing including interview question based content.

· Work within Adobe Premiere for basic editing (you will have a partner who excels within motion graphics work).

· Shoot some videos yourself, when the shoots are not handled by another team member, and travel on assignment as needed.

Requirements:

· News room or Broadcast Media experience that requires short turnaround time

· Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

· A solid reel showcasing similar work to what you will be producing Convention work, Association, Union or other member driven content experience

· 8+ years of experience in video production with ability to showcase:

-Convention Experience

-Previous experience with pre-production through to post-production inclusive of budgeting

-Field Production Experience

-Script writing

-Editorial expertise making use of Adobe Premiere

24 Seven Talent

About Us

Verbal Beginnings is here to make a difference and give every child a chance. Our philosophy of changing lives and commitment to our core values has been the driving force that has allowed us to make an impact for an entire decade. It’s the same commitment to care with an expanding footprint that allows us to serve even more amazing kiddos and their families than ever before!

Our Mission: Changing lives. One child at a time. One professional at a time.

Summary: The Community Engagement Manager initiates the designs and plans to promote the organization and its services to the community. The Community Engagement Manager administers organizational programs aimed at addressing the Applied Behavior needs of the surrounding areas and communities. This position will be primarily responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and analyzing community relations campaigns, marketing efforts, and related events. The Community Engagement Manager works to establish strong relationships with community leaders and serves as the organization’s liaison with various constituents. This role may manage corporate social responsibility and charitable giving programs as necessary.

Compensation & Schedules

• Compensation: $55,000 – 60,000
• Schedule: M-F 9am-5pm, evening and weekend events will occasionally occur

Wellness & Mental Health

• Paid Mental Health days
• Paid Family Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program

Other Great Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision Plans
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Professionally-Managed 401(K) Plan
• Fun & Supportive Team Environment
• BCBA Owned & Operated Since 2011

About You

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team.
• Ability to evaluate the cost of a program and compare it to the benefits for the organization.
• Excellent persuasion skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.

As a Community Engagement Manager, You Will

• Build and maintain relationships with members of the community.
• Plan, develop, implement, and organize events and volunteers to advance the mission and goals of the company.
• Organize community outreach programs and coordinate special events that will influence public opinion or promote products, services, or ideas of the company.
• Use social media to coordinate community relations.
• Draft and distribute/publish various content pieces that promote the company, as well as individuals or groups within the company.
• Select positive publicity materials and distributes them through a variety of channels.
• Respond to inquiries from community members and other interested parties; when needed, recruits a knowledgeable spokesperson or information source to assist.
• Accurately tracks all sales and marketing activities.
• Strive to achieve client acquisition goals and growth targets as provided by senior leadership.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the community marketing plan including events, advertising, social media, and the budget allocation for families as well as referral sources.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of media and advertising lists with contact information appropriate for the community.
• Attend all community marketing events and advertised activities where applicable.
• Responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of all planned events and advertisements for review quarterly.
• Attend required in-services, staff meetings, and training seminars.

Company Overview

Verbal Beginnings is a BCBA-owned and operated, BHCOE & ACQ accredited autism therapy provider serving children diagnosed with autism. Verbal Beginnings works closely with families and schools to provide quality behavior intervention services to children 2-18 years of age diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as other behavioral and developmental disorders. With the belief that each child can learn, Verbal Beginnings promotes independence and improves the quality of life for children with developmental disabilities through a custom treatment approach based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Verbal Beginnings’ personnel policies, procedures, and practices prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex. Verbal Beginnings’ employment opportunities are provided for applicants with disabilities, and reasonable accommodation(s) are made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.
Verbal Beginnings, LLC

Position Title: Post Production Editor, VirtualXP

Location: Orlando, FL Hybrid (3 days in office)

Reports To: Senior Manager, Visual & Podcast Media

FLSA Status: Exempt

NAVC Overview

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Gainesville, Florida, with offices in Orlando, Florida, the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a non-profit organization providing world-class professional development to the global veterinary healthcare community. NAVC offers a competitive salary and full benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance and a 401K plan. Most importantly, we provide a fun, engaging, and collaborative working environment where your talents and strengths will be utilized to serve the veterinary profession and assist in achieving the NAVC mission.

StudioNAVC Overview

StudioNAVC is the in-house production department for the NAVC. We help produce educational, editorial, marketing and media relations content. Among other responsibilities, the team manages the production and post-production of most video-based educational content for VetFolio, NAVC’s online CE learning platform. The team is also responsible for much of the video production at VMX, the veterinary industry’s premiere Expo and learning conference, and video production at several other events each year.

Position Objective

The Post Production Editor is a video editor+. We’re looking for a candidate who knows the basics of storytelling using interviews, b-roll, and graphics AND is experienced with cameras, lights and audio. Creative thinking, problem-solving, a team mindset, and attention to detail are crucial for this position. The PPE will be involved in filming, audio recording, live streaming, and other tasks as needed.

A typical day for this position may include: recording a podcast via Zoom, and listening for quality the entire time. Then editing a video using an interview they helped film on a prior day. The video will need motion graphics using product logos and assets, stock music, and must be interesting! Then, it’s time to return to a previously edited webinar and make a few changes. Then StudioNAVC team will have a quick chat to review equipment and people needed for an upcoming 3-day shoot.

Position Responsibilities:

● Video editing in Adobe Premiere

● Selecting b-roll and royalty-free music

● Building graphics in Photoshop

● Creating motion graphics in AfterEffects

● Help set up and run camera(s) for shoots in the field and on interview sets

● Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to and implement the NAVC Strategic Plan

● Assist with special projects as assigned

Qualifications

● Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro

● Proficient in Adobe AfterEffects

● 3+ years’ experience creating professional-quality video products

● Superb communication and interpersonal skills

● Good time management skills

● Mature, detail-oriented, able to work well under tight deadlines and work

independently, collaboratively, and with a team, solving problems in a

resourceful manner

● Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and needs of the organization

Environmental Position Requirements:

● All prospective employees must pass a background check

● At least 15% travel required

NAVC

Headline: Join WPLN’s Daily Show ‘This Is Nashville’ As A Multimedia Producer

Be part of the creative, journalistic engine that powers our daily show.

Every weekday at noon, This Is Nashville provides a platform for real conversation. WPLN’s first-ever daily show brings a wide range of topics to life by centering diverse voices from across the city and region alongside in-depth original reporting and the latest on the day’s top news.

As one of our multimedia producers, you will find and book engaging guests, produce top-notch audio and digital content to help shape the sound, focus and editorial direction of This Is Nashville. You’ll be responsible for making clear and professional editorial, audio and social media decisions as part of a tight-knit team and under the pressure of daily deadlines.

We’re looking for someone with superior creative and editorial judgment who fully grasps our community-first approach and knows what kinds of conversations will make listeners lean in. In addition to production chops, we’re looking for a candidate who displays a clear grasp on the current media environment and a demonstrated ability to use digital platforms like Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok to maximize audience engagement with our content.

If you want to help audiences understand and connect with local issues and their fellow community members, while also shaping the sound and direction of a show, this job is for you. (Extra points for bringing humor and thoughtfulness to a fast-paced news environment.)

What would you be doing?

Here are the job responsibilities for a daily show producer at This Is Nashville:

• Work 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with nights and weekends as necessary.
• Produce 1-2 live shows per week.
• Produce sound-rich features and scenes.
• Adapt segments and features for use across digital platforms: In addition to the radio show, your work will live on our website and on social media.
• Identify and book guests.
• Pitch and develop episode topics.
• Spend time reporting out in the field, building and maintaining new source relationships with underrepresented communities.
• Prepare the host and others for the show with background, research and context.
• Help foster a positive workplace culture.

What is This Is Nashville?

This Is Nashville is the flagship daily show from WPLN News and Nashville Public Radio. Since our launch in March 2022, we have interviewed hundreds of people on wide-ranging topics, from Nashville nightlife to domestic violence. Our show is a journey into the identity of Nashville, and a lot of our work dives into our history and its significance to the city we know today.

We’ve taken listeners out into the field with us on a quest to find the purple martins, a night out at one of few remaining lesbian bars in the country, a celebration in Promise Land, Tennessee, and a hike to find a rare and extremely valuable ‘miracle plant.’

WPLN News is the newsroom of Nashville Public Radio, a community-licensed, nonprofit news outlet that strives to cover our region with context, courage and respect. Within the newsroom, our collaborative and diverse team works together to help every journalist realize their potential on the job, while also giving them space to live a full life outside of it. We strive to perform at the highest level: In recent years, our newsroom has received a Peabody, a National Murrow Award and a Pulitzer finalist nod, as well as the Daniel Schorr Prize for the best public media journalist under 35.

How does the application process work?

To apply, please upload the following by September 29, 2023.

• Cover letter. Please explain?why you bring what we’re looking for.
• Clips. Please upload a document linking to four examples of your work, and a brief explanation of why you’ve chosen these examples. Audio most welcome.
• Resume. Please keep it to one page and submit it as a PDF. (No need to include your references on this — we’ll ask you for those later if you make it to the finalist round.)

Our search committee will evaluate those materials on the following criteria:

• Production chops. We’d like to see strong ideas for what makes a compelling segment.
• Calm and creativity in a daily news environment. This job will involve juggling logistical details and problem solving. Our workflow is designed to minimize the daily pressure, but if a crisis ensues, how will you handle it?
• Commitment to equity. We want to see a clear and demonstrated ability in reaching out to and including diverse communities.
• Community engagement. Building and maintaining new and meaningful source relationships is a must. We need to see a clear ability to do that.
• Quality and range in past work. We want to see your range as a journalist. What are your areas of focus and how do you build your repertoire for them?

Audio skills are a plus.

After rating each application, our search committee will choose a set of finalists to interview. Finalists will then be asked to complete a brief production exercise, and a second round of interviews.

Physical Demands

The employee in this position is frequently standing, walking, or sitting; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing.

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force Work Environment

The employee in this position may regularly lift up to 20 pounds.

Vision

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Salary Information

$52,000+ (Negotiable based on experience)

About Nashville Public Radio

Nashville Public Radio serves Middle Tennessee by providing trusted in-depth news, engaging music, and unique cultural programs on 90.3 FM WPLN News, WNXP, Nashville Classical Radio, and our various digital platforms. For more than 60 years, listeners have turned to this community supported service for programming that inspires conversation and curiosity, educates, and entertains. Our values are:

• To operate the station at the highest level of professional standards and integrity.
• To be responsive to our listeners, members, supporters, and public.
• To exhibit mutual respect for our peers and audience.
• To value the member and community support that our station receives.
• To work together in an environment that encourages participation and sharing of the decisions that affect the station and our listeners.

Nashville Public Radio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our hiring. Nashville Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Nashville Public Radio offers a generous benefit package including medical, vision, dental, and an robust Employee Assistance Program inclusive of six free sessions of counseling each year and basic legal assistance. Long-term disability and life insurance are provided at no cost to employees. We also have up to 40 days of paid parental or medical leave, inclusive for adoptive and/or foster parents.

In addition to these benefits, employees receive vacation and sick leave, access to a 401(k) plan with employer matching, and 13 paid holidays, 2 of which are floating to employee preference.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and/or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Nashville Public Radio

Are you a talented communicator with a passion for connecting with people? Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated Communications Assistant to join our team!

As a Communications Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our internal and external communications efforts. Your attention to detail and strong writing skills will be essential in delivering clear and compelling messages to our target audience.

Why Choose Us?

• Exciting Industry: Be part of a dynamic field, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a supportive team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Professional Growth: Expand your skills and knowledge with ongoing training and development.
• Impactful Role: Your communication expertise will directly influence our brand’s reputation and success.
• Diverse Projects: Engage in various communication initiatives, from media relations to content creation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and analytics platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Creative thinking and ability to generate innovative ideas
• Experience in graphic design or video editing is a plus

Join our team and be part of a vibrant and collaborative work environment where your communication skills will be valued. Apply now to become our Communications Assistant and contribute to the success of our organization!

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