SYRACUSE -- Public broadcaster WCNY has announced a total of four job openings at its new facilities in the Near West Side neighborhood of Syracuse. The jobs include a program director for WCNY-FM, two positions in the television joint master control facility based at WCNY, and an account executive.
Here are the official job postings CNYRadio.com received from Carin Taddeo, Vice President of Human Resources for WCNY:
Content Manager - Part Time Opportunities
Joint Master Control Operations – Syracuse, NYJMCO, operator of PBS’s first joint master control environment and an affiliate of WCNY, in Syracuse, NY, one of the nation’s most innovative non-profit, has openings for two part time Content Manager/Master Control Operator positions for its centralcasting operation that will serve PBS stations in NY, NJ and throughout the country.
Position 1 = Fridays and Saturdays 4:00 pm - 12:30 am
Mondays 8:00 am - 4:30 pmPosition 2 = Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays
12:00 am - 8:30 amThese positions offer an opportunity for a self-starter with good communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced independent work environment. The Content Manager will operate the systems that manage digital media assets and distribute material over various platforms, to support the operation of a multiple stream joint television master control operation. Candidates must have experience in a multiple stream digital media facility. Strong computer skills required. All inquiries should include resume, cover letter, salary requirements and which position interested in and sent to hr@wcny.org
Radio Program Director
WCNY TV/FM – Syracuse, NYWCNY, Central New York’s radio home for Classical Music, seeks a dynamic, experienced leader for its radio stations. Our next Program Director will be passionate about promoting the arts and be a collaboration leader with the many music and arts institutions of the region.
The Program Director will be responsible for:
- ensuring the delivery of local and network programming across WCNY’s four radio platforms: Classical, Oldies, Jazz and Readout Radio, an HD radio service for the visually impaired.
- supervise on-air production, including short-form programming, promotions and live-read copy
- ensuring WCNY is complying with FCC and CPB regulations
- managing department operations
- understanding and directing all broadcast, production and trafficking systems.
Minimum requirements:
- bachelor’s degree, five years’ experience in radio programming
- ability to deliver high-quality work under deadline and pressure
- an understanding and appreciation of classical music is desired
All inquiries should include resume, cover letter, salary requirements and which position interested in and sent to hr@wcny.org
Account Executive
WCNY – Syracuse, NYThe Account Executive position is an opportunity to launch your sales career with WCNY, an exciting, cutting-edge multimedia company. You will implement successful multimedia solutions from a diverse platform of outstanding products, including television, radio, web, and print. The atmosphere is performance-driven and deadline-driven, and new Account Executives are sometimes surprised at how fast the pace is here.
The successful Account Executive must be able to:
• Conduct proactive consultative needs analysis with prospective and current clients.
• Understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and find ways to help them achieve their objectives by partnering with WCNY.
• Design, develop, and present sales proposals and presentations.
• Exceed a quarterly and annual sales revenue goal.
• Generate leads by contacting clients via telephone, face-to-face cold calling, and networking events.
• Uncover new business sales opportunities while managing multiple projects
• Work in conjunction with other business services support groups, including marketing and television production personnel.Preferred candidates will have:
• A Bachelor's degree (preferred) or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in sales with a strong preference given to experience in revenue development for multi-platform outside media sales.
• Personal drive, a competitive nature, and passion to be #1.
• The ability to overcome objections.
• Strong networking skills, excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to learn quickly and use new technology.
• A professional appearance.All inquiries should include resume, cover letter, salary requirements and which position interested in and sent to hr@wcny.org
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