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WPSU Penn State is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to direct the development and execution of outreach activities associated with WPSU educational initiatives. The Manager will build and cultivate relationships locally to build awareness about projects, membership, and volunteering, and will partner with internal stakeholders to engage communities with WPSU, PBS and NPR content. The Community Engagement Manager will be a key liaison to the WPSU community advisory board on strategic initiatives. He or she will engage with local organizations, in person and through media; create and give presentations; participate in strategic planning; and lead teams to plan and implement engagement projects. A key responsibility will be building relationships with school districts to build awareness of PBS K-12 professional development and classroom resources. Collaborate with the Marketing department to set quantitative and qualitative goals for community-building activities and presentations; track, analyze, and communicate results along with recommendations for future opportunities. This job will be filled as a level 2, or level 3, depending upon the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher plus three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 2. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication, public speaking, and organizational skills, and the ability to work with diverse audiences. A passion for public media on all distribution channels is essential. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding. We seek candidates who are able to demonstrate experience and ability to advance Outreach’s diversity initiative.

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WPSU Penn State is seeking an energetic, dynamic and creative individual to fill an open position with our award-winning sports production team. A passion for sports, visual storytelling, a commitment to excellence, the ability to work collaboratively, and a willingness to work hard are critical to success in this position. As a Producer/Director you will work under the direction of the Coordinating Producer and Lead Producers within the sports unit to design, conceptualize and create content for a wide variety of distribution platforms such as broadcast television, web, and live events in support of Penn State’s Intercollegiate Athletics program. The Producer/Director will mentor and work directly with other production support staff, including students and interns. This position manages all production elements, which may include personnel, talent, facilities, and budgets. This job will be filled as a level 3, or level 4, depending upon the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 3. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. BFA or MFA in film/video production preferred. Skills in planning, writing, coordinating, and directing are required. Skills in non-linear editing, web content production, graphic design, and client management are preferred. The flexibility to work non-traditional hours and travel as needed is critical to this position. Applicants should include a demo reel (or link) of past projects with their cover letter and resume. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.

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WPSU Penn State is seeking an energetic, dynamic and creative individual to fill an open position with our award-winning sports production team. A passion for sports, a commitment to excellence, the ability to work collaboratively, and a willingness to work hard are critical to success in this position. The Producer/Director will work under the direction of the Coordinating Producer and Lead Producers within the sports unit to design, conceptualize and create content for a wide variety of distribution platforms such as broadcast television, web, and live events in support of Penn State’s Intercollegiate Athletics program. The Producer/Director will mentor and work directly with other production support staff, including students and interns. This job will be filled as a level 2, or level 3, depending upon the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 2. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. A successful Producer/Director will demonstrate strong organizational skills, creative storytelling ability and a contemporary visual style. The flexibility to work non-traditional hours and travel as needed is critical to this position. Strong editing skills on non-linear platforms are beneficial. Additional skills at videography, multimedia, and working with clients on media projects are preferred. The Producer/Director must have an appreciation for working with diverse audiences. Applicants should be prepared to share a demo reel of past work. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.

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Outreach’s WPSU Penn State seeks an Administrative Support Assistant to perform a wide variety of administrative and office functions. Typical work activities include, but are not limited to, management of the daily operations for the Executive Director of World Campus Learning Design and WPSU Penn State; coordination of the Director’s calendar and travel schedule; compilation and/or research of information; editing correspondence; handling a wide range of confidential matters; responding to requests for information; interpreting policies and procedures; and attending meetings. Analytical and computer skills with specific proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management are necessary. The successful candidate should demonstrate outstanding customer service orientation; excellent oral and written communications skills; excellent analytical, judgment, and organizational skills; and the ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds. This job will be filled as a level 3, or level 4, depending upon the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a High School diploma or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 3. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.

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WPSU Penn State is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to join our technology team. A passion for public media, a deep and working knowledge of broadcast technologies, and a willingness to work hard are critical to success in this position. The Assistant Chief Engineer will provide key technical leadership and support for our broadcast and studio operations. This position will also supervise and train TV technical personnel, manage scheduling and support internal and external technology committees and teams. The Assistant Chief Engineer will coordinate and supervise the installation, maintenance and operation of broadcast and production facilities, distribution systems, and remote production systems. Experience with installing and maintaining server hardware and operating systems and configuring software applications is essential. The Assistant Chief Engineer will research and recommend technology solutions, develop effective processes and procedures and provide project management in alignment with the strategic direction of WPSU and Penn State. This job will be filled as a level 1, or level 2, depending upon the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 1. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. Experience in RF and IP theory and technology, transmitter maintenance and repair, mapping and drawing software, and FCC rules and regulations, are highly desirable.

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WPSU is looking for a part-time wage employee to work as a Content Specialist for an online course and videos being prepared for state gas and oil regulators. This section of the course will focus on water’s role in the oil & gas industry. We are interested in finding a subject matter expert to help us understand, translate and ultimately explain, in writing, some of these complex scientific concepts so they can be understood by new oil and gas regulators, potentially policy-makers and a public audience. Hours will vary according to the production needs and will not exceed 20 hours/week. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Please supply a resume and references.

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WPSU Penn State’s Sports Division is looking for occasional production assistant wage employees for television sports production. Candidates must have or want production experience including one or more of these skill sets: non-linear video editing; non-linear video logging, remote videography, studio and/or remote camera, and applicable computer skills. Hours will vary according to the production needs and will not exceed 20 hourrs per week. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Please upload a resume and references.

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The Sports Division of WPSU Penn State is looking for occasional Sports Wage Videographer/Editor employees for television sports production. Candidates must have or want production experience including one or more of these skill sets: non-linear video editing; non-linear video logging, remote videography, studio and/or remote camera, and applicable computer skills. Hours will vary according to the production needs and will not exceed 20 hours per week. Students are encouraged to apply. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Please upload a resume and references.

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WPSU Penn State is looking for occasional wage employees for television production. Candidates must have or want experience in studio based and/or remote based production including one or more of these skilled areas: camera operation, lighting design and/or setup, studio and/or remote audio recording, audio reinforcement, wireless and boom micing and video editing. Due to short response time requirements, preference will be given to local applicants. Hours will vary according to the production needs and will not exceed 20 hours/week. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Please supply a resume and references.

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