Employment

At WJCT, we pride ourselves on hiring the best. From TV production to engineering, finance to radio, the thread that binds our team is our passion for the quality product we provide to our viewers and listeners. WJCT seeks individuals who not only are technically skilled and knowledgeable, but also have great interpersonal ability. While we appreciate every applicant’s interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. We regret that phone calls will not be accepted.

WJCT is an equal-opportunity, equal access employer. WJCT’s employment decisions are based on applicants’ qualifications for the positions being considered. These decisions are made with no regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected status.

WJCT Statement of Diversity:

WJCT values the unique thoughts and ideas diverse voices bring to our organization and to our community, and we pride ourselves on being an employer where individuals are given the respect, acceptance and support needed to achieve their professional best.

WJCT A Drug-Free Workplace:

WJCT is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment for our employees. As such, candidates being considered for employment with WJCT will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen prior to any confirmation of offers.

Employment Opportunities with WJCT

Business Development Director

WJCT has embarked on a plan to become one of the most dynamic mid-sized non-profit media organizations in the industry.

Located in the city of Jacksonville, Florida, WJCT, Inc. owns and operates a PBS-affiliated television station (along with four other digital television services), and an FM NPR-member radio station (along with three other HD radio services and a “Radio Reading Service” for the sight-impaired) which serve the local market of NE Florida. As the founder of the Digital Convergence Alliance and the owner of JCT Services, WJCT also provides technical and master-control services for stations across the country in markets such as Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, and Milwaukee – a total of 18 million homes.

Now, through a significant expansion of its digital journalism platforms, growth in its music services (including a new live music series and other offerings), and pioneering new digital marketing initiatives, WJCT is fast becoming a leader in evolving the business model for non-profit media.

We are looking for a business development leader that can help us nurture the seeds we have planted into thriving lines of business so that we can deliver our vision of a modern media organization operating in the public interest. That person will:

Have a range of business skills and a desire to apply them in a non-profit setting.
Be comfortable rolling up their sleeves and doing work at all levels as required
Work well with people and lead by example
Be analytical and evidence-based in their decision making

We envision our business development leader getting involved in many aspects of our business and operations, including corporate media sales (underwriting), direct marketing and membership, event sales and management, and others. The position will report to the SVP of Development and the CEO. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of non-profit media in one of the country’s fastest-growing cities, cited as one of the top five destinations for Millennials and as a top tech talent “hot spot.”

Key Responsibilities:

Industry analysis and evaluation of opportunities;
Development of business plans and financial models for new or expanding lines of business;
Ongoing financial management of new business programs as they are rolled out and fully implemented;
Key contact for new business partners;
Development and execution of marketing plans; work with membership team to oversee the roll-out of new subscription services;
Evaluation of corporate sales market and development of strategies for revenue growth;
Oversee new sales programs and strategies.

Skills & Qualifications

5 years minimum business experience with experience in media preferred;
Experience in business development, including the roll-out of new products;
Financial modelling proficiency;
An ability to work in a collaborative team environment, while also displaying individual initiative;
Strong communications, public speaking and presentation skills;
Negotiation skills that exhibit an ability to find common ground and earn trust by exhibiting a tactful and genuine demeanor;
Strong project management skills with a proven ability to set goals, establish timelines, manage risk, create and adhere to budgets, delegate and manage tasks or inter-organizational teams;
An affinity for the mission of public media;
A drive to play a significant role in moving WJCT further toward its goal of innovation in the business model for media companies serving the public interest.

If you meet the stated qualifications and want to join our team oriented workplace please send a resume and cover letter stating position of interest and salary requirements to: jobs@wjct.org, fax: 904-358-6385, or mail to: WJCT HR 100 Festival Park Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32202

Reporter

WJCT News, a nonprofit media outlet delivering public-service journalism in the Jacksonville region, is looking for a reporter to cover the policies and impact of local government with a keen focus on accountability.

The ideal reporter has a track record of telling complex stories in engaging and memorable ways. The beat will be a combination of breaking news reporting and long-form/enterprise stories for the web and on radio.

While we are a broadcast public media outlet with our share of national awards for audio storytelling, we are looking for someone who is first and foremost an excellent journalist.

WJCT News depends in large part on the financial support of our community, and we strive to serve that community for decades to come with journalism worthy of their investment.

Minimum Requirements:

Rock -solid journalistic ethics;
At least 2 to 5 years reporting news for print, web, radio, or TV;
Impeccable research, writing and reporting skills, including requesting public records;
Ability to conduct and record interviews in studio and on location;
Media agility, or the ability to shift comfortably between writing radio scripts and online news articles;
Experience publishing with content management systems (ideally WordPress);
Ability to work collaboratively with other reporters, editors, and producers;
Willingness to try new storytelling methods and adapt to changing platforms and audience needs;
Self-directed, can work unsupervised on deadline;
Ability to pitch WJCT to the community on air during fundraising pledge drives.

Preferred Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field;

Experience building a reporting beat and developing topical expertise;

Demonstrated abilities to break news and uncover wrongdoing;

Mastery of audio gathering, editing, mixing, and vocal performance;

Experience with multimedia production, including still and video photography;

Ability to write “sticky” headlines;

Knowledge of Northeast Florida’s politics and major issues;

Familiarity with the public radio style of reporting and presentation;

Live on-air hosting experience a plus.

On-Call Crew (Part-Time/As Needed)

We are looking for individuals who would like to be a part of our on-call, as needed crew pool which assists with in-house and offsite events, studio productions, building operations and other WJCT and client events. Candidates must be willing and able to perform both studio and building operations activities which include, but are not limited to the following:

Ability to provide general facilities support (non-production) which may include set-up and break-down of tables, chairs and other event related items;
Experience with camera operation and other television equipment such as CG, prompter;
Experience with studio production set-up, scenery construction and maintenance;
Experience with lighting, working as an audio assistant preferred;
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends;
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Human Resources Department Internship

Term: Spring or Summer
Degree: Human Resources; Human Resources Management
Year: Junior, Senior, Graduate Level
Hours: Flexible
Compensation: Unpaid
Contact: Please send cover letter stating area of interest, availability and resume to: Valerie Strickland-Smith, Human Resources
(904)358-6371; Fax: (904)358-6385;E -Mail:vsmith@wjct.org

Internship Activities – With supervisory guidance the intern will:

Gain exposure to generalist HR fundamentals with a specific project assignment in one core area: Compensation, Training, Recruitment, HR Database Management etc, area TBD at time of internship based on need.
Will be asked to assist &/or conduct a PowerPoint presentation of “lessons learned” during the internship period to Sr. Management & or the HR Committee of the Board of Trustees at the conclusion of the internship period.
Will attend management &/or staff meetings to gain a better understanding of organizational dynamics.

Intern Qualifications:

Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with staff and management;
Ability to research, organize, compile and analyze data;
Ability to self-manage, and meet project deadlines and goals;
Reliable, someone we can count on;
Experienced in Microsoft Office Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Work Schedule: Will work around the student’s school schedule

About WJCT:
WJCT is the Public Broadcasting station (Public Broadcasting Service & National Public Radio) serving NE Florida and SE Georgia. Founded in 1958, WJCT is an indispensable resource for every citizen of the First Coast Community, setting the standard in the presentation of education, arts, news and information to the community we serve.

Web Development Internship

Tile: Web Development Intern
Department: Digital Media
REMUNERATION: Unpaid
Term: Flexible

Intern Qualifications:
Degree Type: Information Science, Information Systems, Computer Sciences, Data Science
Year: Prefer College Junior, Senior, Graduate Level

Desired Skills/Abilities:
Motivated self-starter. Creative thinker. Problem solver. Quick learner. Experience with HTMLS, CSS3, PHP, and Javascript.

Description of Duties:
Upon the successful completion of your internship you should have a solid understanding of the following:

Developing applications for the web, and
Maintaining, troubleshooting, and debugging web and mobile applications.

Training Opportunities:
The intern will receive training and experience in:

Developing with HTML5, CSS3, PHP, Javascript, WordPress, and MySQL,
Use of Lando, Atom, Git and other development applications,
Measuring, collecting and reporting web analytics from Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and other analytics platforms,
Developing applications for mobile platforms, e.g. iOS and Android,
Using APls to allow cross-platform communication between applications.

Tentative Work Schedule:
Must be able to work flexible hours and have own transportation.

Internships at WJCT

WJCT provides internship opportunities during which students are provided a learning environment with “real life” work experience in support of their educational and personal goals.

Typical requirements for consideration include:

Be at least 18 years of age;
Be enrolled in or sponsored by an accredited college or university;
Matriculated to the junior year by the start of the internship period;
Be seeking course credit or fulfillment of additional community/college requirements;
Pursuing a major that relates to the products and services provided by WJCT.

Please send a resume and cover letter stating area of interest and desired semester/term to:
WJCT Human Resources
Attn: Internship
100 Festival Park Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
or: jobs@wjct.org

If you meet the stated qualifications and want to join our team oriented workplace please send a resume and cover letter stating position of interest and salary requirements to: jobs@wjct.org, fax: 904-358-6385, or mail to: WJCT HR, 100 Festival Park Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.

EEO Public File Report

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Valerie Strickland-Smith
WJCT Inc.
100 Festival Park Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
vsmith@wjct.org