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We are Vermont’s unified public media organization, serving the community with trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and rich educational programming.
Vermont Public is a proud equal-opportunity employer. Read our full statement here.
Benefits
We offer industry-leading benefits:
- 5+ weeks paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays
- 11 weeks paid FMLA
- Generous employer-funded HRA health insurance, vision and dental plans, and life & supplemental insurance available
- 401k with employer match
- Employee wellness programs including gym memberships, access to yoga, on-site massages and family-friendly all-staff events
- Positive & flexible work culture
- Public service loan forgiveness eligibility
Current Openings
Digital Producer, Morning
Director of Philanthropy
Digital Producer, Morning
Summary:
The Digital Producer is a journalist who is part of a team of reporters, producers and editors working to inform, educate, and entertain through public service journalism and enlightening content rooted in Vermont. This role is highly collaborative, working with others to create, adapt and enhance stories for digital spaces. The Digital Producer is also innovative, trying new techniques to help Vermont Public increase the reach, usefulness and accessibility of its stories. On a given day, someone in this role might prepare a daily or feature story for online publication, repackage a broadcast segment into an explainer web post or TikTok (or both); make photographs, infographics and other visuals; and write and edit web, social media and newsletter copy using AP style (plus come up with compelling headlines). Strong news judgment, a commitment to journalistic ethics and attention to detail are keys to success in this role.
Who Should Apply?
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of journalism experience with exceptional writing, copy editing and organizational skills. Demonstrated experience in digital media (i.e. web, YouTube, social media). Strong organizational, communications (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. Ability to work under strict deadlines and pressure, ability to break news as it emerges.
Details:
This a Full Time Exempt benefits eligible position with a compensation range of $60,108 - $70,715.
How to Apply?
Apply and see the full job description here.
Director of Philanthropy
Summary:
The Director of Philanthropy oversees and directs strategic major giving efforts for Vermont Public, including annual major giving, planned giving, capital, grants and special project fundraising programs. Leads and manages the team to help meet the revenue needs of the organization. Manages a personal portfolio of top donors and prospects. Responsibility for a strategic approach to all individual giving efforts of the organization. May assist the Senior VP of Development and/or President on various issues within or outside of functional area of responsibility as requested. Contributes to the general management of Vermont Public as a member of the Management Team.
Who Should Apply?
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in development and/or major gifts management and fundraising or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Details:
This is a Full Time Exempt benefits eligible position with a compensation range of $84,040 - $115,000.
How to Apply:
Apply and see the full job description here.
How to apply
Please click the "apply now" link under the position you are interested in. The full job description is available in the application link. If you have any issues, please email your cover letter and resume to careers@vermontpublic.org.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds with different skills, experience, and passions. If you do not meet every position qualification but feel you are the right candidate for the job, we would love to hear from you.
Vermont Public is a proud equal opportunity employer
We work diligently to recruit a broad pool of candidates and to hire and promote qualified individuals whose personal experiences, characteristics, and talents reasonably reflect the diversity of the communities served by Vermont Public. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, national origin, place of birth, race, religion, crime-victim status, genetic information, disability, HIV-positive status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran/military service status, health coverage status, and any other protected characteristics recognized, and as defined by, applicable law. Our equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We encourage applications from women, global majority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities.
We are dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding career opportunities at Vermont Public and we seek the help of local organizations in referring qualified applicants to our station. If your organization distributes information about employment opportunities to job seekers, or refers job seekers to employers and would like to receive job vacancy notices from Vermont Public, please contact us.