Employment

Media Sales Manager

Northern California Public Media (NorCal) is currently seeking a Media Sales Manager based in the San Francisco region. Comprised of two public television stations, KRCB and KPJK, and one public radio station, KRCB FM, NorCal offers PBS, NPR and Independent Public Broadcasting programming to the community.

Overview:

The Media Sales Manager will create and drive revenue growth for NorCal’s media platforms through new and existing underwriting sales and strategic partnerships.

Essential Job Duties:

Secure corporate, government and non-profit sponsorships for multimedia initiatives, TV and FM programming, NorCal digital platforms and other projects.
Research potential underwriters and formulate sales strategies.
Contact prospective clients through new leads, cold calls, promotional events, or other means and arrange for sales presentations. Follow up on sales leads.
Develop and present customized sales proposals and compelling pitches.
In collaboration with NorCal’s graphic designer, update and expand underwriting marketing materials as needed.
Maintain timely and professional communication and interaction with clients, potential sponsors, and NorCal staff.
Update sales reports and meet weekly with the Development Director.
Exhibit a strong commitment to the mission and goals of NorCal and to public broadcasting.
Remain current with PBS and NPR underwriting standards and trends.
Maintain a working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft word documents, PDFs, contact management databases, demographic data, and presentation software related to the job. Attend training sessions, workshops, events, and conferences as required.
Develop and manage underwriting-related special events and other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:

A BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience
Possess excellent writing skills
Outgoing and professional with a positive attitude
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, insurance coverage and be willing to travel throughout the greater Bay Area
Ability to perform all of aspects of this job safely and satisfactorily with or without accommodation

Compensation:

This is a Full-Time, Exempt base salary position with sales bonuses. Benefits offered—medical, dental, and 403B. Temporary remote work due to COVID-19.

How to apply:

Send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject heading “MediaSales—NorCal.”

Multimedia Reporter

Northern California Public Media (NorCal) is currently seeking a Multimedia Reporter for the News department. Based in Sonoma County, CA, NorCal serves the San Francisco region. Comprised of two public television stations, KRCB and KPJK, and one public radio station, KRCB FM, NorCal offers PBS and NPR programming to the community.

Overview:

The successful candidate will possess a passion for audio storytelling, be able to file radio features and/or news spots quickly and be able to juggle multiple deadlines. Duties will include, but not be limited to producing audio stories for radio, assisting with live T.V. news broadcasts, audience engagement, and posting stories on norcalpublicmedia.org and social media. This position will work under the supervision of the News Director.

Essential Job Duties:

Pitches and develops story ideas for news broadcasts
Reports, produces, and edits news stories for broadcast on the radio, with special attention to using diverse sources
Responds to listener questions and feedback using audience engagement platforms
Assists with producing video stories for television and with live T.V. broadcasts
Ability to go live on TV and/or radio during breaking news as needed
May be asked to work outside normal hours, including weekends and evenings

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Bilingual Spanish speaker strongly preferred
At least one-year experience in broadcast journalism and audio production
Excellent communication skills
Some knowledge or familiarity with Northern California, particularly issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Proficiency with digital field audio recording equipment
Digital audio editing experience, ideally with Pro Tools
A track record of turning around sound rich, compelling audio stories on a tight deadline
Ability to collaborate on projects with a team
Strong time management and organizational skills
Flexibility and enthusiasm for assisting with other projects as needed

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience. This is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt (40 hours/week) position. Benefits offered—medical, dental, and 403B. Temporary remote work due to COVID-19.

How to apply:

Send your resume, cover letter with salary requirements, and three published work samples (preferably audio stories) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the subject heading “Multimedia Reporter-NorCal.” Apply by October 1st.

Non-profit. EEO. Northern California Public Media does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or employment in, its programs and activities. www.norcalpublicmedia.org