Magazine Editor and Senior Publicist

KET-Kentucky Educational Television • Lexington, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Kentucky Educational Television, (KET) has the following full-time position opening at its Lexington, Kentucky Network Center: Magazine Editor and Senior Publicist Used by more than two million people each week, KET is Kentucky’s only statewide media organization, and broadcasts into 8 states and 10 media markets, along with providing live and on-demand streaming services. In addition to offering high-quality PBS programming, KET annually produces hundreds of hours of award-winning local productions and creates nationally recognized educational resources. This is a unique opportunity to work with an outstanding, respected, and trusted public media team, and to support a wide variety of public affairs and general productions, including Kentucky’s only nightly statewide news program, six locally produced series, and ongoing special programs. As Magazine Editor and Senior Publicist, you will be helping to increase viewership, use and support of KET programming and services through our monthly membership and program guide, Visions magazine, as well as through media relations and other Public Relations, (PR) opportunities. KET’s facilities are located in beautiful “horse country” with a thriving community that offers affordable living, outstanding educational opportunities, and world class sporting events. This is an opportunity to join an excellent Marketing team and to become a part of and grow with one of the most respected public media organizations in the country.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related discipline; and three (3) plus years of related experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Exceptional creative writing and copyediting skills, proficient interviewing skills and project management skills.
• Strong understanding of PR and media relations methods, such as targeted press releases, bloggers, social media, email, events and more.

Nice To Haves

• Public broadcasting and/or marketing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all editorial, design and production stages of Visions magazine including creating content, writing and editing short- and long-form pieces that typically include the cover story and a profile piece, planning content based on monthly TV schedule and priorities and collaborating with other departments on layout and printing, marketing projects, events, and initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute PR and community engagement efforts such as developing plans for short and long-term projects, including television programs, initiatives and educational resources.
• Planning and managing events.
• Applying for community engagement grants, ensuring milestones are met and providing required reporting.
• Serve as a writer for other Marketing projects as needed.

Benefits

• KET offers a creative, engaging work environment with opportunities to collaborate and advance professionally.
• employees are offered paid time off, several health insurance plan selections, and retirement savings options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level