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NBC 12 is currently seeking to fill the following employment opening:
Anchor/Reporter - Richmond's No. 1 news organization seeks anchor/reporter with proven track record of successful reporting. Schedule includes both dayside and nightside work. Send cover letter with salary requirements, resume and non-returnable demo tape to Nancy Kent Smith, News Director, NBC12, P.O. Box 12, Richmond, VA 23218. EOE M/F/D/V. Drug Screen required.
WRIC TV presently has the following openings. It is our policy to encourage the application of minorities and women as WRIC TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in the hiring, training or promotion of employees by reason of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Excellent benefits available. Due to the urgency of filling these positions, an immediate response is recommended. Please notify us immediately if you will not be disseminating information about this job opening to potential candidates.
Local Sales Manager: WRIC-TV- the ABC affiliate in Richmond, Virginia is seeking an experienced leader for a team of media sales professionals. The successful candidate will manage all aspects of local sales, including creative implementation of revenue generating sales projects. To succeed in this position you must excel in recruiting, training, and motivating staff. The major focus will be on developing and increasing alternative streams of revenue. The ideal candidate will be a great leader with a lot of enthusiasm and energy. Strong presentation skills are essential. Job responsibilities include: Managing and leading staff in all facets of sales; creation and implementation of NTR projects; forecasting and budgeting of all revenue streams and bakcing up of Genreral Sales Manager. Send resume to (804) 330-8881, or email your resume to personnel@wric.com. No phone calls please. EOE
Account Executive: Account executive position in Sales Department. Advertising sales background helpful. Send resume to: WRIC TV8 Personnel Department, 301 Aboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236-3464, or fax your resume to (804) 330-8881, or email your resume to personnel@wric.com. No phone calls please. EOE
Television Production Specialist (Part-time 26 hours/week): Immediate opening for someone with strong working knowledge of television broadcast facility. Audio operation and character generator operation experience preferred. Other duties include studio set-up and maintenance, studio camera operation and floor direction, video tape operation, and other assigned duties. Early morning, late night and weekend work required. Send resume to: WRIC TV8 Personnel Department, 301 Aboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236-3464, or fax your resume to (804) 330-8881, or email your resume to personnel@wric.com. No phone calls please. EOE
Video Journalist: WRIC-TV is looking for a Video Journalist who can shoot, edit, and write. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, generate story ideas, and produce innovative content for all newscasts. One year shooting and reporting experience preferred. Please send non-returnable DVD and resume to: WRIC TV8 Personnel Department, 301 Aboretum Place, Richmond, VA 23236-3464, or fax your resume to (804) 330-8881, or email your resume to personnel@wric.com. No phone calls please. EOE
Executive Director
Martin Luther King, Jr. Living History and Public Policy Center
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia
Description
The Board of Trustees of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Living History and Public Policy Center, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization independent of the University, is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. This is a funded part-time position.
The Center is a consortium of public and private institutions of higher education in Virginia. The executive director will be based at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, the administrative agency of the Center. The executive director will supervise part-time staff of the Center. The executive director will be responsible for implementing policy and procedures, long-range planning, and annual goals and objectives established by the Board in compliance with § 2.2-2725 et seq., of the Code of Virginia, and in accordance with its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and state and federal laws and regulations. In addition to overseeing the general direction of the Center, the executive director will administer the financial protocols and accountability measures of the Center; assist with daily internal operations, finances, programs and services, development and implementation of community and outreach strategies to promote the mission of the Center; assist with event planning and representation, and advise the Board of Trustees concerning fundraising campaigns, advocacy, and media strategies.
Duties:
1. Assist, advise, support and counsel the Board of Trustees and its committees in maintaining and improving the Center’s advocacy, image in the community, and responsiveness to patrons, supporters, and constituents.
2. Assist the Board of Trustees, committees, and staff in the development and implementation of communications, media, and government relations strategies to promote the Center and its mission.
3. Implement, coordinate, and supervise the Board's fundraising campaigns.
4. Assist the Board of Trustees, relevant committees, and staff in the preparation of annual budgets and in maintaining the responsible fiscal management of the Center.
5. Direct, supervise, and monitor all financial matters, including cooperating and assisting with the annual audit of revenue and expenses.
6. Advise the Board of Trustees regarding employment of staff and negotiating agreements and contracts.
7. Develop and implement office policies, in collaboration with the administrative agency of the Center, to facilitate the daily operation, administration, management, and service delivery of the Center.
8. Advise and support the Board of Trustees in all areas of governance, including but not limited to, reviewing and revising bylaws, planning and coordinating meetings, filing necessary documents, and responding to members.
9. Supervise the recruitment and training of staff and volunteers.
10. Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and its committees.
11. Assist with the orientation of new Board members and staff on all aspects of the Center.
12. Perform such other duties as the Board may direct.
Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree or above from an accredited institution of higher education, and/or commensurate corporate experience.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Continued
Qualifications:
Demonstrated supervisory and administrative skills, and ability to work independently and as a team member.
Familiarity with the higher education system, particularly an understanding of the internal working of public and private institutions of higher education, and the dynamics and diversity of an urban university.
Ability to implement legislative mandates and the Board's five-year strategic plan.
A strong understanding of the life, principles, and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the relevancy of his legacy to contemporary society; an appreciation of the history, achievements, and contributions of minority populations; and knowledge of the role of the Civil Rights Movement in American history and culture.
Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, events and campaigns planning, and government relations, community, and media outreach.
Familiarity with MS Windows, Excel, and Windows based software.
Experience in dealing with sponsorship, contract negotiations and media relations.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legal and financial documents, and bylaws.
Strong experience in successful grant writing and fundraising.
Demonstrated knowledge of the organization and governance of nonprofit organizations, and federal and state laws and regulations governing nonprofit organizations.
Strong organizational management, administrative, business and project planning, problem-solving, and time-management skills and a demonstrated ability to work well under pressure.
Review of applications will begin on February 2, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter addressed to:
Executive Director Search Committee
Martin Luther King, Jr. Living History and Public Policy Center
Office Assistant
in University of Virginia’s Richmond Office
Employer Website and Email:
http://www.coopercenter.org/institute/and http://www.coopercenter.org/lga/
Start Date: February 15, 2009 (or sooner); Tuesdays and Thursdays or Tuesdays and Fridays (flexible), 16 hours per week. May evolve into 3 days per week.
Majors of Interest: Mass Comm, Marketing, Bus Admin/MGT, and English.
Year in School: Junior, Senior or Graduate Student (at least 2 semesters left in their program.
Compensation: $10.00 per hour
Applicant Criteria:
Rising sophomore or above with good communication skills and who is detail-oriented and comfortable in the presence of local government officials. Must be available to attend one 3-day conference per semester, involving overnight travel.
Description:
Duties and responsibilities may include the following: provide general office assistance; receive funds; issue receipts; database entry using FileMaker Pro; prepare forms and reports using Macintosh-based computer software; maintain inventory and/or records and logs; provide customer service; and proofread conference materials and articles.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Macintosh platform and software, esp. FileMaker Pro and Excel
Experience in an office environment
Organizational and communications skills
Prefer someone who can work during the summers and with possibility of staying more than one year.
About the Cooper Center at UVa:
The University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service is a research and training organization focused on the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Center provides objective information, data, research, technical assistance, and practical training to state and local officials, community leaders, and members of the general public. The Cooper Center's 35-member staff includes experts in public management, demography, economics and public finance, political science, organizational development, workforce issues, and minority affairs. The Center has offices in Charlottesville, Richmond, Danville, and Wise.
Email resume, transcript, and reference list to dward@vcu.edu.
NBC12 is currently seeking to fill the following employment opening:
Research Director-- NBC12 Richmond, Virginia's market leader seeks Research Director with a minimum 2 years media experience and knowledge of One Domain and qualitative data. Successful candidate will have strong computer and organizational skills, excellent people skills and strong communication skills--both verbal and written. Research director will translate data into effective presentations to assist in analyzing and developing marketing strategy. Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to General Sales Manager, NBC12, P.P. Box 12, Richmond, VA 23218, or email kgrinnage@nbc12.com EOE M/F/D/V.
A hiring decision on the job will be made on or about February 15, 2009. Therefore, applications should be sent to NBC12 by January 30, 2009.