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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 11 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
Part Time Announcer
Social Media Specialist
Managing Editor and Senior Producer, Vermont Edition
President & Chief Executive Officer
Part Time Announcer
Summary:
Vermont Public is seeking a Part-time Announcer to support a variety of on-air roles, including announcer, backup host, and director on our news radio programming team. As one of the voices of Vermont Public, you’ll be responsible for bringing relevant, trustworthy news, information, weather, and music to our audience, and relaying messages from local business sponsors.
Who Should Apply?
The ideal candidate is comfortable with live radio, audio production, can multi-task under a time crunch, and is flexible enough to collaborate across teams and times of day.
Background in journalism or media is a plus.
Details:
This a Part Time Hourly position at the rate of $23.72 - $27.90/hour. This position is not benefits eligible.
How to Apply?
Apply & See the full job description here.
Social Media Specialist
Summary:
Vermont Public is seeking a Social Media Specialist to oversee the organization’s content distribution and branding efforts on social media platforms. The Social Media Specialist both creates content and develops strategies for increasing audience engagement, building awareness and amplifying key station initiatives. They serve as the in-house expert on leveraging social media to fuel audience growth, with an eye towards analytics, emerging trends, and audience needs. Vermont Public is active on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, Threads and Reddit. We maintain multiple accounts, including for our overall organization as well as for specific podcasts and shows. Social media is a constantly shifting landscape, and our Social Media Specialist should be receptive to new platforms as well as to trends and changes impacting existing ones.
Who Should Apply?
This person should have up-to-date knowledge of the challenges and adaptations necessary to navigate recommendation algorithms and ensure that our content continues to connect with audiences. They should also be highly attuned to the information needs of Vermonters. A background in journalism and media is a plus, with 2 years of professional experience or a college degree preferred.
Details:
This a full time salary exempt role. The salary range for this role is $58,656 To $65,832 annually (commensurate with experience).
How to Apply?
Apply & See the full job descriptionhere.
Managing Editor and Senior Producer, Vermont Edition
Summary:
Vermont Edition is Vermont Public's flagship weekday call-in show, convening timely and dynamic conversations about Vermont life and sharing stories about the communities in our region. The Managing Editor and Senior Producer of Vermont Edition supervises the hosts and producers of the show and coordinates work responsibilities, promotions, and digital and broadcast needs. They also work closely with other newsroom leaders to plan coverage and execute special projects. This is an opportunity with a potential for growth, as Vermont Public looks to further integrate our multi-platform public affairs offerings, including finding synergies between Vermont Edition and our weekly news round table Vermont This Week.
Details:
This a full time salary exempt role. The salary range for this role is $79,560 To $93,600 annually (commensurate with experience).
How to Apply?
Apply & See the full Job Description Here
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and three work samples.
President & Chief Executive Officer
An independent, locally owned and operated community licensee, Vermont Public has 120 employees and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. More than 60% of Vermont Public’s funding comes from individual donors and local business supporters. Today, Vermont Public reaches approximately 200,000 weekly radio listeners, nearly 240,000 monthly television viewers, and more than 260,000 monthly website visitors. As Vermont Public moves into its next phase of growth, integration, and evolution, the organization seeks an emotionally intelligent, innovative, strategic, and mission-driven President & CEO to lead a new era of journalistic innovation, impact, and sustainability in Vermont. The next President & CEO will relish the opportunity to lead a large, multi-platform news organization with a deep history in the state and bold ambition to serve more Vermonters than ever before.
Reporting to the Vermont Public Board of Directors, the President & CEO will provide vision and leadership for Vermont Public in service of its mission, and is responsible for the overall strategic, financial, and operational success of the organization. Importantly, the new CEO will be expected to inspire others and to unlock the full potential of the merger of Vermont PBS and Vermont Public Radio by developing and articulating a cohesive vision and a clear plan to integrate the operations of each organization more fully, achieving programming excellence and financial sustainability in the digital age.
While no one candidate will have every experience outlined in the position description, ideal candidates will display the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:
- A Proven Strategic & Innovative Leader
- A Highly Inclusive, Emotionally Intelligent Leader & Culture Builder
- Demonstrated Operational Acumen & Systems Thinking
- A Genuine Commitment to Vermont & to the Mission of Public Media
- An Authentic Relationship Builder & Trusted Community Ambassador
The salary range for this role is $220,000 - $260,000 with a generous benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, family/parental leave, 11 holidays, 28 PTO days (increasing after 5 years), 401k match, FSA, EAP, and a free corporate gym membership. Out of state candidates will also be eligible for relocation assistance.
The President & CEO will be based in the Vermont Public offices in Colchester, Vermont, with some flexibility for occasional work from home.
This search is being conducted by Koya Partners-Diversified Search Group on behalf of Vermont Public.
See full job details and Apply Here: https://diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/20824-vermontpublicceo/
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.
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.