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Community Engagement Manager
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Campus/Location: University Park Campus
Work Unit: Outreach
Department: WPSU Penn State
Date Announced:02-24-2023
Job Number:REQ_0000040967
Job Profile/Salary Band: Level 2 or 3
Description:

WPSU Penn State is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to direct the development and execution of outreach activities at the station; lead the Advisory Board; and guide our communication with local, state, and national legislators about the impact of public media to the communities we serve. The Community Engagement Manager will build and cultivate relationships locally to build awareness about projects, membership, and volunteering, and will partner with internal stakeholders to engage communities with WPSU, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), and National Public Radio (NPR) content.

The Community Engagement Manager will be a key liaison to the WPSU community advisory board on strategic initiatives. They will engage with local organizations, in person, and through media; create and give presentations; participate in strategic planning; and lead teams to plan and implement engagement projects. This role will also collaborate with the Marketing department to set quantitative and qualitative goals for community-building activities and presentations; and track, analyze, and communicate results along with recommendations for future opportunities.

Education and Experience: This position will be filled as a Media Manager, level 2 or 3, depending upon the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience. A level 2 typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher plus three or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.

A passion for public media on all distribution channels is essential.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission

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Administrative Support Assistant
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Campus/Location: University Park Campus
Work Unit: Outreach
Department: WPSU Penn State
Date Announced:02-24-2023
Job Number:REQ_0000040966
Job Profile/Salary Band: Level 3
Description:

WPSU seeks an Administrative Support Assistant to perform a wide variety of administrative and office functions.

Typical work activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist with the management of the daily operations, travel, and calendars for the Executive Director and other WPSU Directors

  • Compilation and/or research of information

  • Handle a wide range of confidential matters

  • Respond to requests for information; interpret policies and procedures

  • Edit correspondence and attend meetings

  • Prepare and process financial transactions, including Shop OnLion (Penn State’s system to procure goods and services) purchases and SAP Concur reports

  • Help manage and maintain budgets, track expenditures, and resolve discrepancies

  • Assist with preparation and execution of station events and activities as needed

This is a Full Time Equivalency (FTE) position at 75%. This position will work 30 hours per week, 12 months of the year. Full Penn State benefits are included.

Education and Experience: This position will be filled as a level 3, which typically requires a High School diploma or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The successful candidate should demonstrate outstanding customer service orientation; excellent oral and written communications skills; excellent analytical, judgment, and organizational skills; and the ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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FM News Reporter
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Campus/Location: University Park Campus
Work Unit: Outreach
Department: WPSU Penn State
Date Announced:02-08-2023
Job Number:REQ_0000040417
Job Profile/Salary Band: Level 2 or 3, Salary Band H
Description:

WPSU reports on the critical issues facing our 13-county region of central Pennsylvania, especially in the areas of education, the arts, economic development, rural issues, health care, the environment, agriculture and politics. Our reporters’ stories regularly air statewide, thanks to close partnerships with other Pennsylvania public media stations. We also file stories for National Public Radio (NPR).

WPSU is located in the hometown of Penn State University and licensed to the university. State College is a vibrant college town full of cultural opportunities and surrounded by natural beauty and recreation opportunities. The public schools are excellent, and it’s known as a good place to raise a family. New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and D.C. are all within a 3-5 hour drive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Pitch, report, write and produce daily news stories, feature stories and interviews for radio and the web.

  • Serve as on-air host for All Things Considered. Hosting experience preferred, but we will train the right candidate who already has strong reporting skills and good delivery.

  • Write, edit and deliver on-air newscasts during shift.

  • Gather audio, take photos and videos, and use AP style in writing.

  • Use audio editing software to put together stories for air. (WPSU uses Hindenburg and Adobe Audition.)

  • Contact, interview and cultivate relationships with a diverse array of sources.

  • Take part in on-air fundraising.

  • Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Strong writing, editing and interviewing skills.

  • Engaging and fluid on-air hosting presence.

  • Ability to run broadcast boards preferred, but will train the right candidate.

  • Ability to meet frequent deadlines and juggle multiple projects.

  • Good news judgment and a passion for local news.

  • A commitment to ethical, accurate journalism.

  • Familiarity with public media journalism preferred.

  • Multimedia experience preferred; basic photography skills required.

  • Experience supporting/advancing diversity and inclusion.

  • Self-motivated enough to work alone, but collaborative enough to work with a team.

  • Ability to work some nights and weekends, as news requires.

  • Familiarity with central Pennsylvania preferred.

  • Reporter must have access to transportation in order to travel for stories.

  • A valid driver’s license and standard background checks are required.

Education and Experience:

This position will be filled at a level 2 or level 3 depending upon the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Bachelor’s or higher plus 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 2. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.

This is a fixed-term appointment funded for two years from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.

WPSU offers excellent benefits through Penn State, including generous time off, a choice between state pension or TIAA-CREF retirement benefits with 9.29% employer match, health insurance and a 75% Penn State tuition discount (for the employee, their spouse and dependent children up to 26 years old).

Additional Information: To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume and links or files for three recent stories (preferably radio or TV).

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Finance Manager
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Campus/Location: University Park Campus
Work Unit: Outreach
Department: WPSU Penn State
Date Announced:01-13-2023
Job Number:REQ_0000039472
Job Profile/Salary Band: Level 2 / Salary J
Description:

This position supports our mission by helping to ensure compliance with Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. A key component of this compliance is assisting with the creation of annual audited financial statements in accordance with GAAP principles. Also included is completing CPB benchmark reporting, communicating required CPB Anadisclosures, and facilitating FCC reporting. This position will support overall station operations by preparing forecasts, budgets and journal entries and assisting with post-award reporting and year-end close. Additionally, this position will act as backup to the Director of Finance.

Education and Experience:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher plus six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. An Accounting degree is preferred.

Successful candidates should demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, excellent organization skills, a customer service focus, excellent written or oral communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse audiences. Experience with effectively using Excel, SIMBA (System for Integrated Management, Budgeting, and Accounting), and SAP Concur (expense and invoice processing system) is strongly preferred.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Part Time Radio Reporter
Full or Part-Time: Part-Time
Campus/Location: University Park Campus
Work Unit: Outreach
Department: WPSU Penn State
Date Announced:09-27-2022
Job Number:REQ_0000036302
Job Profile/Salary Band: Unavailable
Description:

WPSU is looking for a part-time journalist to cover the critical issues our communities face. The reporter will create short news stories and longer features on events, issues and trends throughout the 13 central Pennsylvania counties WPSU covers.

WPSU is located in the hometown of Penn State University and licensed to the university. State College is a vibrant college town full of cultural opportunities, surrounded by natural beauty. New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and D.C. are all within a 3-5 hour drive.

**To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and three recent stories.

Key Responsibilities:

· Pitch, report, write and produce daily news stories and feature stories for radio, the web and social media.

· Gather audio, take photos and videos, and use AP style in writing.

· Use audio editing software to put together stories for air. (WPSU uses Hindenburg and Adobe Audition.)

· Contact, interview and cultivate relationships with a diverse array of sources.

· Serve as on-air host for daily news magazine shows as needed.

· Take part in on-air fundraising.

· Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Requires a bachelor’s degree, plus at least one year of reporting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Strong writing, editing, interviewing and on-air delivery.

· Good news judgment and a passion for local news.

· A commitment to ethical, accurate journalism.

· Multimedia experience preferred; Basic photography skills required.

· Experience supporting/advancing diversity and inclusion.

· Self-motivated enough to work alone, but collaborative enough to work with a team.

· Ability to work some nights and weekends, as news requires.

· Familiarity with central Pennsylvania is a bonus.

· Reporter must have access to transportation in order to travel for stories.

· A valid driver’s license and standard background checks are required.

Compensation:

· The position is 20 hours a week and base pay is $17.50/hr.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Production Assistant
Full or Part-Time: Part-Time
Campus/Location: University Park Campus
Work Unit: Outreach
Department: WPSU Penn State
Date Announced:06-01-2021
Job Number:REQ_0000014843
Job Profile/Salary Band: Unavailable
Description:

WPSU Penn State is looking for occasional wage employees for television production. Candidates must have or want experience in studio-based and/or remote-based production including one or more of these skilled areas: camera operation, lighting design and/or setup, studio and/or remote audio recording, audio reinforcement, wireless and boom micing and video editing. Due to short response time requirements, preference will be given to local applicants. Hours will vary according to the production needs and will not exceed 20 hrs/week. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Please supply a resume and references.

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For a complete list of vacancies at the Pennsylvania State University, including vacancies with Penn State Public Broadcasting, please visit the PSU OHR Employment listings.

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.

Download the report.