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TITLE: BROADCAST MANAGER
TYPE OF POSITION: Full Time
UNIT OVERVIEW: The ITVS Broadcast and Distribution Unit secures the best possible distribution for ITVS content on broadcast television (public and cable) and through multi-platform distribution. The Broadcast and Distribution Unit works with the nation's public television stations and cable channels to maximize the value, raise the visibility, and extend the national reach and impact of ITVS programming. The Unit provides services to all ITVS funded and acquired programs and communicates all its activities to the producers and key stakeholders. This Unit develops institutional relationships with key stakeholders, including local public television stations, independent producers, PBS and cable channels that support ITVS content on-air and rely on resources and information from ITVS for local outreach, marketing, PR and online services.
POSITION OVERVIEW: Working under the supervision of the Director of Broadcast and Distribution, the Broadcast Manager is responsible for developing integrated station marketing campaigns, events, and communications with public television station programming professionals for ITVS funded national TV series and programs. Responsibilities include pitching all ITVS national productions including the Independent Lens and Global Voices series on PBS and ITVS programs offered by other public television distributors; culling data and generating carriage reports for ITVS's national productions; coordinating and producing targeted events for station programmers; and working closely with other ITVS departments to implement campaigns and station initiatives. Specific functions of the Broadcast Manager include: documentation and analysis of ITVS broadcast series' carriage; research PTV and commercial broadcast trends; communication with PBS and other distribution outlets, independent producers and PTV programmers; and the production and management of PTV industry events relating to ITVS programs and institutional strategies. The Broadcast Manager supervises the Station Relations Assistant on all data management of carriage and broadcast rights.
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW: Excellent organizational and communications skills are required, as is the ability to prioritize and juggle many tasks, often under a deadline, while remaining detail-oriented. The ability to work in a collaborative manner with an aptitude for cultivating positive relationships is essential, as are maturity, poise and self-direction in handling responsibilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Filemaker, Excel and excellent writing skills required. Internet research, spelling and proof-reading experience and strategic marketing is essential.
ITVS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
ABOUT ITVS:
The Independent Television Service (ITVS) funds and presents award-winning documentaries and dramas on public television, innovative new media projects on the Web and the Emmy Award-winning weekly series Independent Lens on Tuesday nights at 10 PM on PBS. ITVS is a miracle of public policy created by media activists, citizens and politicians seeking to foster plurality and diversity in public television. ITVS was established by a historic mandate of Congress to champion independently produced programs that take creative risks, spark public dialogue and serve underserved audiences. Since its inception in 1991, ITVS programs have revitalized the relationship between the public and public television, bringing TV audiences face-to-face with the lives and concerns of their fellow Americans. More information about ITVS can be obtained by visiting itvs.org. ITVS is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
TO APPLY:
Email or mail your resume and cover letter to:
Bonnie Aguirre
Independent Television Service
651 Brannan Street, Suite 410
San Francisco, CA 94107
Email: itvs@itvs.org
Subject: Broadcast Manager
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Deadline: May 23, 2008
TITLE: PARALEGAL/ASSISTANT, BUSINESS AFFAIRS
REPORTS TO: Senior Contracts Manager
ABOUT ITVS: Independent Television Service, Inc. (www.itvs.org) is a nonprofit organization created and chartered by Congress to make unique, provocative, compelling programs for public television by independent producers. ITVS is an equal opportunity employer; women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Revise and draft program license agreements, contract amendments, third party element licenses (e.g. stock footage, music, stills) and personal and location releases for ITVS programming.
- Analyze ITVS production, acquisition and distribution agreements and related clearances and releases in order to track and manage ITVS’s rights in programs and underlying elements.
- Perform legal research on copyright, trademark, fair use and other intellectual property law matters.
- Assist Senior Vice President & CFO, Business Department and Contracts Managers with negotiation and drafting of agreements for the production, acquisition and distribution of programming.
- Draft correspondence regarding contract compliance.
- Review ancillary rights distribution agreements to ensure compliance with ITVS guidelines.
- Track status of all Business Affairs projects and agreements.
- Oversee generation and mailing of execution copies of contracts and other Business Affairs department correspondence and perform general administrative tasks for Senior Vice President & CFO, Business Department and Contracts Managers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, paralegal certificate or equivalent experience required
- Experience performing legal research is required
- Minimum of two years of experience negotiating and drafting program license agreements, stock footage, music, location and appearance releases and talent and related agreements, preferably in the public television, cable or entertainment industry
- Strong knowledge of program acquisition, licensing, development, co-production and distribution deals
- Candidate must be extremely detail oriented, highly organized, able to work under tight timelines, flexible, and able to adapt to new and changing responsibilities
- Must be self-motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, make firm decisions, and offer a high level of customer service
- Candidate must be able to handle a high volume of multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Filemaker and other software applications and rights databases desirable
TO APPLY:
Mail, fax or email your resume and cover letter to:
Bonnie Aguirre
Independent Television Service
651 Brannan Street, Suite 410
San Francisco, CA 94107
Email: itvs@itvs.org
Fax: 415/356-8391
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
ITVS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
TITLE: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO
ABOUT ITVS: The Independent Television Service (ITVS) is a nonprofit media arts organization created and chartered by Congress to support unique, provocative, compelling programs by independent producers for public television. ITVS is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.
This position provides direct support to a busy President/CEO of a dynamic and robust media arts organization. The work environment is casual, but the demands of the job are fast- paced and multi-faceted. The ideal candidate has a great sense of humor, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, is highly organized, and has effective strategies to track and prioritize multiple deadlines. He/she must be able to anticipate problems and act with good judgment, discretion and integrity. In addition to helping the President manage the organization, the assistant serves as liaison to our board of directors. Job duties include:
ASSISTING THE PRESIDENT:
- Managing a busy executive calendar, including coordinating a full schedule of meetings, conference calls, and business appointments as well as keeping the President well-informed of important upcoming dates and deadlines.
- Providing excellent customer service on the President's behalf to senior management, administrative staff members, executive-level media partners and funders, and key external stakeholders.
- Organizing domestic travel itineraries, including arranging point-to-point transportation, booking hotel accommodations, and researching directions as needed.
- Providing complex administrative support and assisting with a wide range of special projects, including copyediting and proofreading all documents and correspondence, disseminating the annual staff survey, and supporting outside consultants as required.
- Tracking grant reports and proposals, travel budgets, institutional events and deadlines, and maintaining additional calendars as requested.
- Creating, organizing, and maintaining electronic and hard copy files.
- Providing logistical support, coordinating catering, and set-up/clean up for the President's meetings.
- Planning/Coordinating ITVS board meetings (three per year), including travel, hotel, and expense reimbursements.
- Gathering data and reports, tracking progress, assembling and copyediting materials for board books required for each meeting.
- Planning/coordinating board committee conference calls and taking notes as needed.
- Serving as the point person for all board inquiries and requests.
- If you have a natural aptitude for organization and time management, pay meticulous attention to detail, and possess outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills we’d like to hear from you. Since this position directly supports the President, a good personality match and an appreciation of our organization's mission will be equally important. Please visit www.itvs.org to learn more about our organization before you apply. You will be tested in Word and Excel as part of the interview process.
- College degree
- Stable work history with five years of administrative support experience
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. (Experience with PowerPoint and File Maker Pro highly desirable)
- Self-starter with the ability to learn new concepts quickly
- Professional, collegial, and mature work ethic
- Customer service experience highly desirable
START DATE: This position will be open June 16th, with training available through June 27th. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Please send your cover letter, resume, and a one-page writing sample (if available) to:
TO APPLY:
Mail: Bonnie Aguirre 651 Brannan Street, Suite 410 San Francisco, CA 94107
Fax: (415) 356-8391
Email: itvs@itvs.org with Executive Assistant/YOUR FIRST & LAST NAME in the subject line.
Deadline to apply: Tuesday, May 27, 2008.
