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Broadcast Operations Assistant

Position Description and Performance Expectations

Position Open:            November 8, 2012

Department:                Content
Classification:             Part-time employee
Responsible to:           Broadcast Operations Manager

The position summary describes current duties and responsibilities for which the employee will be held accountable and evaluated upon.  The bulleted items represent some, but not all, of the performance measures, which may be used in evaluating performance.  Job duties, workweek parameters, and responsibilities below may change from time to time, at the sole discretion of the organization, as other needs may arise.

General Description:
This position assists the Broadcast Operations Manager in traffic and broadcast functions as they relate to programming and coordinating content, on-air facilitation of content and quality control of on-air product.

Essential Functions:

Works under the direction of immediate supervisor to:

  • Accurately place programs and strategically place break elements in the broadcast log
  • Create complete broadcast logs with all ancillary documents; such as record schedules, air date reports, program lengths and timings
  • Set-up and take program records
  • Prepare recorded programs for air
  • Assist in maintenance of video archive
  • Master Control Operations on as-needed basis
  • Air programs and breaks in accordance with the station log
  • Operate station automation system to broadcast content in accordance with the station log
  • Operate transmitters and record faults and readings on the transmitter log
  • Report equipment errors and discrepancies to Supervisor and on discrepancy log
  • All other duties as assigned



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abressel@valleypbs.org.

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Communications Project Coordinator - Building Healthy Communities/ Boys and Men of Color

Position Description and Performance Expectations

Effective Date:           January, 2013
Department:              Communications/Promotion
Classification:            Full Time, Exempt
Responsible to:          CEO


The position summary describes current duties and responsibilities for which the employee will be held accountable and evaluated upon. The bulleted items represent some, but not all, of the performance measures, which may be used in evaluating performance. Job duties and responsibilities below may change from time to time, at the sole discretion of the organization, as other needs may arise.

General Description:
The Communications Project Coordinator is a two-year position funded by a grant from The California Endowment. Reporting to the ValleyPBS CEO, this position is responsible for increasing knowledge of the health disparity work taking place in the Central Valley (CV), Building Healthy Communities (BHC) sites; health disparities faced by Fresno Boys and Men of Color (BMOC); provide technical assistance to the Central Valley sites on media outreach; and assisting with the development of a communication plan for each of the CV BHC sites with a health centered focus on BMOC.

The BHC/BMOC Communications Project Coordinator will be a key partner in helping to inform and develop the BHC CV/BMOC issues as evidenced by building awareness of BMOC Fresno and BHC work in the Central Valley; active participation in BMOC partner meetings, events and convenings; actively participating in the BHC CV regional and statewide convenings; participation in BMOC statewide alliance; attending the BMOC youth and Adult partner central table meetings and providing monthly check-ins with CV BHC Hub and Communications Coordinators to get updated on activities, strategy work being conducted.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions of this position are set forth in a Project Work Plan, including the following:

  • Provide technical assistance for media outreach and development in the Central Valley BHC sites such as writing editorials, letters to the editors, assisting with drafting press releases.
  • Assist with developing a communications plan for CV BHC sites.
  • Develop a communications plan on BMOC issues and strategies.
  • Develop training schedules for CV BHC communication coordinators and their designees as well as Fresno BMOC partners, etc.
  • Conduct focus groups.
  • Work with station production staff to produce a BMOC/BHC outreach video in English and Spanish.
  • Work with station production staff to produce PSA and radio spots focused on BMOC/BHC issues.
  • Attend and participate in Fresno BMOC partnership meetings, events, convenings, etc.
  • Control and monitor all expenditures of the project per the Project Budget.
  • Ensure timely reporting and fulfilling of all required responsibilities of the grant.  

       No Calls Please


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pbrotherton@valleypbs.org.

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Corporate Development Representative

Effective Date:      November 18, 2012
Department:          Market Sales
Classification:        Exempt
Responsible to:      Chief Development Officer



Position Open Until Filled

The position summary describes current duties and responsibilities for which the employee will be held accountable and evaluated upon.  The bulleted items represent some, but not all, of the performance measures, which may be used in evaluating performance.  Job duties, workweek parameters, and responsibilities below may change from time to time, at the sole discretion of the organization, as other needs may arise.

General Description:
This position requires an experienced sales professional who will be responsible for establishing new business, developing current business relationships and ensuring client satisfaction within the unique guidelines of a PBS Station. An ideal candidate will be required to assist in the planning, organizing and conducting of corporate support strategies then implement with a high-degree of self management. Responsibilities also include the ability to research and qualify business leads in the community for the purpose of soliciting underwriting funds to provide sustainable revenue growth for the station

Essential Functions:
Personal Sales:

    • Meet or exceed your individual sales goal on a monthly basis.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with current accounts.
    • Develop new business.
    • Prepare creative written and oral presentations to secure business utilizing station program inventory, the ValleyPBS website, social media, sponsorships and special events marketing.
    • Strive to sell in a way that is consistent with standards and practices of ValleyPBS.
    • Seek creative solutions to meet client needs through utilization of ValleyPBS products/services.
    • Establish and maintain trade agreements between ValleyPBS and selected businesses and non-profits.
    • Solicit and secure sponsors for station events and functions.
    • Join selected service clubs and attend functions as appropriate.


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elaval@valleypbs.org.

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