Jobs
Thank you for your interest in a career with Penn State Public Broadcasting. All applicants must apply online at the Penn State Staff Jobs website. To apply for a job listed below, please click the "Apply Online" link associated with the job and you will be redirected to the PSU OHR Employment listings website where you will be asked to follow the instructions to upload your resume.
Available Positions
Vacancy: 27192
Producer/Director, Penn State Public Broadcasting
Staff Exempt/Fixed Term
Closing End Date: 8/31/2008
Penn State Public Broadcasting is searching for a Producer/Director who is interested in creating “real-people” documentary style projects. You should have a passion for storytelling and public service media. You will work with our Lead Producers to design and produce broadcast and non-broadcast projects, including short and long form productions, both field and studio based. Manage all production elements including personnel, talent, facilities, and budgets. Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, (BFA or MFA in film/video production preferred), plus one year of work-related experience in non-traditional and emerging technologies. Effective planning, writing, coordinating, and directing are required. Skills in non-linear editing; multimedia; and working with clients on media projects are preferred. You must have an appreciation for working with diverse audiences. This job will focus on supporting the University’s advancement and producing effective public service media projects.
This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
Vacancy: 27302
MultiMedia Specialist, Penn State Public Broadcasting
Staff Exempt/Fixed Term
Closing End Date: 8/31/2008
If you desire to work within an award winning public broadcasting station, we need a talented, experienced Web Developer to wow us with innovative Websites, CDs and DVDs, including graphics, animations, audio and video. As a team player, you will consult with our staff and external clients on pre-production and provide specialized assistance and ensuring proper use for our Websites. This job will be filled as baseline, intermediate, or mid-level, depending upon the successful candidate’s education and experience. Minimum educational and work-related experience requirements are: Associate’s degree in information systems, digital media design, graphic design or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You should possess excellent writing and editing skills; effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; and can demonstrate your commitment to diversity. Experience with vector graphic creation and interactive Flash Development would be desirable. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
Vacancy: 27903
Associate Producer (Sports), Grade: 18, Penn State Public Broadcasting
Staff Exempt/Fixed Term
Closing End Date: 8/31/2008
If you desire to work on national network style and award winning sports productions, then this is a position that you should be interested in: Associate Producer – Sports. The candidate should also possess a deep appreciation of diverse audiences. Responsible to the Lead Producer to develop production design plans for review by Producer/Directors; assist in or manage assigned projects form design through post production; research and develop content for assigned television productions; videotape selected Penn State sporting events as assigned by producer; edit content both in linear and non-linear form; collect, maintain and report measurement of productivity and project activity as directed. Also responsible for budget control of portions of assigned projects and development of graphic and visual components of production to meet design specifications and ascertain and meet external client needs. Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus three months of work-related experience. THIS IS A FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT FUNDED FOR 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF HIRE WITH A GOOD POSSIBILITY OF REFUNDING.
Vacancy: 27293
Underwriting Sales, Grade: wage, Penn State Public Broadcasting
Closing End Date: 7/31/2008
WPSU-TV/FM has a rare opportunity available immediately in its program underwriting department. This part-time job requires an individual who is highly motivated and is a self starter. If you have excellent communications skills, both written and oral, plus have the ability to work well with the business community, this job could be yours. This person will also demonstrate a positive outlook, receive satisfaction working with the public and be enthusiastic about seeking financial support for programming and projects for WPSU-TV/FM. Job is part-time at 30 hours per week. If you are interested, let’s talk. To apply, send cover letter and resume to Tom Yourchak, Director of Station Development, WPSU-TV/FM, Room 238K Outreach Building, University Park, PA 16802. Resumes accepted until job is filled.
Vacancy: 28050
Associate Producer (Radio), Grade: 18, Penn State Public Broadcasting
Fixed Term
Closing End Date: 8/31/2008
Join a highly respected news and public affairs team dedicated to producing content that makes a difference. You will work with staff to research, field record, and report news and feature stories. Gather and edit information and audio for reports and programs.
Develop on-line content, including photos and copy, and produce exclusive content for Website. Assist in supervising and mentoring student interns. As needed, may host "Morning Edition" and "All Things Considered," produce morning news, and host other on-air shifts. Serve as talent during on-air membership drives. May also develop ideas/proposals for reports and programs. Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus three months of work-related experience.
Requires flexibility; may work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as duties dictate. The successful candidate must be very self-motivated and able to work cooperatively with a team-oriented staff. Familiarity with the region is preferred. Must have a demonstrated appreciation for working with diverse audiences.
This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
Vacancy: 27563
Major Gifts Officer, Penn State Public Broadcasting
Staff Exempt
Closing End Date: 7/31/2008
Penn State’s Office of University Development is seeking a Major Gifts Officer (Associate Director of Development/Project Development) for Penn State Public Broadcasting (WPSU). This job reports directly to the Director of Station Development and will take a leadership role in developing funding strategies for underwriting of programming on multiple delivery platforms---e.g. broadcast, statewide Video on Demand, national Big Ten Network, on-line delivery.
Energies will be focused on developing strategic relationships with and securing grants from corporations and foundations. Job will work collaboratively with University and Outreach grants and contract personnel to develop funding strategies to support significant public media projects. In addition, this person will match Outreach and University strengths with prospective donor interests and will collate and interpret available research data pertinent to the development of relationships with potential donors. Preparing, reviewing, editing, and packaging formal proposals required.
Successful candidate expected to complete an average minimum of fifteen (15) monthly visits with prospects and donors. Requires Bachelor‚s degree plus three years of fundraising-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Job demands the capacity to think and act strategically in the process of identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gift prospects. A working knowledge of various media platforms is desirable and a passion for the missions of higher education and public media is essential. Those who are well organized, self-directed, and willing to travel extensively are encouraged to apply.
Exemplary interpersonal skills and demonstrated appreciation of working with diverse audiences required.
This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
Vacancy: 28189
Producer (TV), Grade: 19, Penn State Public Broadcasting
Staff - Exempt
Closing End Date: 8/31/2008
Penn State Public Broadcasting is looking for a producer to craft non-sports content for air on the Big Ten Network. If you are an energetic, creative storyteller who can meet multiple deadlines on budget, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
The successful candidate for this job will excel at designing and producing national network quality stories and programs, as well as have an understanding of the resources—and potential resources—available at one of the nation's leading Universities. You will oversee all aspects of your productions: conceptualizing and creating the content for the show; writing stories within the show and the show itself; working with an array of Penn State faculty, staff, and students; directing the talent and production team; and accurately managing the productions' budgets.
Requires Bachelor's degree in film/video production, plus one year of work-related experience that includes Web-based technologies. Must have an appreciation for working with diverse audiences. Familiarity with Final Cut editing software desired. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
Vacancy: 28230
Associate Producer (TV), Grade: 18, Penn State Public Broadcasting
Staff - Exempt
Closing End Date: 8/31/2008
Penn State Public Broadcasting is looking for an Associate Producer to assist in creating our award-winning productions. If you are an energetic, eager-to-learn storyteller who values meeting multiple deadlines on budget, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
The successful candidate for this job will excel at supporting the design and production of high-quality, video-based stories and programs, as well as have an understanding of the resources-and potential resources-available at one of the nation's leading universities. Assisting our producers and executive producers, you will support all aspects of your productions: conceptualizing and creating video and Web content; working with an array of Penn State faculty, staff, and students; and coordinating multiple production teams and projects.
Requires Bachelor's degree (BFA or MFA in film/video production preferred) or equivalent, plus three months of work-related experience that includes Web-based technologies. Familiarity with Final Cut editing software desired. Must appreciate working with diverse audiences. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
Vacancy: 28173
Cinematographer/Videographer II, Grade: 19, Penn State Public Broadcasting
Staff - Exempt
Closing End Date: 8/31/2008
Penn State Public Broadcasting is seeking an experienced Videographer/Editor to join our growing creative group producing broadcast and non-broadcast projects. We shoot in XDCAM-HD, DVC-Pro and edit in Final Cut Pro, and typically incorporate documentary techniques in the creative approach.
You will work as part of a team, with a Producer and/or Director on design, lighting, camera, and editing, to produce projects ranging from long-form, national and local broadcast programs to short-form informational and promotional pieces. Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent in film or equivalent knowledge, plus one year of work-related experience.
Demonstrated graphic design sensibility, After Effects and Photoshop experience are pluses. You should possess a deep appreciation of diverse audiences. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
Please submit a demo reel to Penn State Public Broadcasting, 148 Outreach Building, University Park, PA 16802.
Vacancy: 28228
Senior Promotions Associate, Penn State Public Broadcasting
Staff Exempt/Fixed Term
Closing End Date: 8/31/2008
WPSU/Penn State Public Broadcasting is seeking a marketing communication and promotion professional to publicize programming initiatives, events, and projects to internal and external audiences including local and regional media in order to raise visibility, underscore the relevance, and reinforce the mission of WPSU. Works in close collaboration with other marketing/promotions and communications staff to research and write press material; Web content; provide photography support; organize and represent the station at community events; liaison with other Outreach and University staff. Must have ability to accommodate flexible hours including some evenings and weekends. Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus one year of work-related experience specific to these duties. Requires superior writing skills and computer skills. Graphic skills a plus. Requires an appreciation for working with diverse audiences. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
Vacancy: 28217
Staff Assistant V, Penn State Public Broadcasting
Staff Non-Exempt/Fixed Term
Closing End Date: 7/24/2008
Penn State Public Broadcasting is looking for a dynamic and creative individual who accepts challenges, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can demonstrate an ability to consistently provide excellent customer service. Competencies critical to success in this job are the ability to meet and exceed customer expectations for product ordering, billing and shipping; communicate timely and accurate information to customers, distributors, co-workers and supervisor. Requires additional specialized training beyond the high school level or completion of formal high school vocational program or equivalent, plus three months of work-related experience. Experience with Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, Excel and the Internet are required. Must be able to work as an individual and within a team environment. Must be detail oriented to accurately process orders, follow-up on information requests, package and ship materials; maintain files and database, and process payments and refunds. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
EEO Annual Report
The purpose of this EEO Public File Report is to comply with Section 73.2080©(6) of the FCC's 2002 EEO Rule. This Report has been prepared on behalf of the Station Employment Unit that is comprised of the following stations: WPSU-TV, Clearfield, PA; WPSU-FM, State College, PA; and WPSX-FM, Kane, PA.
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