What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Manager position at KERA?
Description
KERA COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
KERA, North Texas' source for NPR and PBS programming, is looking for a Communications Manager to join our team.
WHO WE ARE :
Serving the country's fifth-largest media market, KERA reaches more than 4.5 million people monthly through KERA TV, KERA News, KXT, WRR and The Denton Record-Chronicle. For more than 60 years, North Texans have turned to KERA as a destination for community engagement and lifelong learning.
As we seek to recognize and reflect our audience and communities, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and points of view to consider employment opportunities at KERA.
POSITION SUMMARY :
KERA is seeking a skilled writer to serve in the role of Communications Manager. This position will be responsible for creating and deploying KERA's internal and external communications with its many stakeholders - including KERA's team, Board of Directors, partner organizations, community advisory boards and other groups.
The Communications Manager will report directly to KERA's Chief of Staff and will work to ensure communications to KERA's many stakeholders are clear, transparent, on brand, and convey KERA's unique mission and distinctive identity. This includes communications around community affairs and constituent engagement work. This position will work closely with the President & CEO, Board of Directors, advisory boards and more. This position will also work closely with KERA's People & Culture, Audience Development, Development, and Content teams to ensure internal and external messaging is consistent across the organization. The Communications Manager will think strategically and broadly about how to tell KERA's story to its many diverse and growing audiences.
The Communications Manager is a full-time role and is FLSA classified as an exempt position (not eligible for overtime). This position reports to the Chief of Staff.
WHAT YOU'LL DO : Communications
- Draft written communications, presentations and reports including, but not limited to :
Reports and presentations for KERA's Board of Directors, staff, advisory boards, and other stakeholders
Project Management and Constituent Relations
General
This list of job duties is not exhaustive and is subject to regular reviews and updates.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL :
We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences and passions. If you do not meet every position qualification but have some of these skills and feel you could be the right candidate for the job, we would like to hear from you. Please apply and tell us more about yourself.
SALARY RANGE :
69,000-$79,000 annually depending on experience.
BENEFITS
LOCATION :
We expect this position to work out of our Dallas office at least 40% of the time (equivalent to two days per week).
HOW TO APPLY :
APPLICATION TIMELINE :
We generally close roles 2-4 weeks after posting. The hiring process may continue for several weeks after the closing of the role depending on the number of applicants. This role may require a writing test and samples during the interview process.
KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
KERA believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $69,000 - $79,000
