On-Air Fundraising Coordinator

KERA•Dallas, TX

1d•$58,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ON-AIR FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR WHO WE ARE: Serving the country’s fourth-largest media market, KERA reaches more than 5 million people monthly through KERA TV , KERA News , KXT , WRR and The Denton Record-Chronicle . For more than 65 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 full-time On-Air Fundraising Coordinator to join our Development team. This position will focus on coordinating elements for year-round on-air fundraising campaigns, including in-studio pitching, production of on-air fundraising breaks, data management, scriptwriting, premium (thank you gift) development and ordering, gathering and editing member testimonials, and maintaining digital donation forms. The ideal candidate will be someone who. This position is based in Dallas and will focus primarily on fundraising campaigns for KXT (AAA music format) Radio Station. The on-air fundraising coordinator will also assist with all fundraising campaigns for KERA News (NPR) and WRR (Classical Radio). This is a full-time, non-exempt position that will require some work on early mornings, evenings and weekends during fundraising campaigns. This position reports to the Manager, Radio On-Air Fundraising.

Requirements

Ability to manage your time wisely, responding to tight deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Passionate and enthusiastic about public media and serving a diverse North Texas audience.
Ability to think on your feet and make data-driven changes in the moment
Experience or enthusiasm for working with local artists and businesses to enhance on-air fundraising campaigns
Resiliency to stay calm and focused during periods of high activity & competing priorities.
Leadership skills, including personal accountability and ability to influence without authority.
Experience working with broadcast technology and the ability to learn & effectively use complex databases or other software.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and efficiency

Nice To Haves

Passion for fundraising
CRM/donor database experience
Radio and TV scriptwriting, production, and/or editing experience
Working knowledge of Spanish and/or other languages common in Texas

Responsibilities

Coordinate all KXT on-air fundraising campaigns, including: producing fundraising breaks during live radio campaigns, pitching during live radio campaigns, scriptwriting, reviewing airchecks, sourcing in-kind donations, fulfilling drawing prizes, developing and ordering custom premiums (thank you gifts), call center coordination, donation page coordination, talent scheduling, and communications.
Assist with coordination of WRR and KERA News campaigns including: producing fundraising breaks during live radio campaigns, pitching during live radio campaigns, scriptwriting, reporting daily results, and communications.
Utilize best practices in public media on-air fundraising to integrate new ideas and initiatives to drive revenue and membership growth for KXT (AAA music format) radio station.
Engage diverse perspectives and experiences in work product and in organizational interactions, including communication and decision-making.
Work with Programming, Operations, Audience Development and Development staff to proactively identify collaborative opportunities for production of fundraising elements: ticket opportunities, guest appearances, creative partnerships, etc.
Perform tactical analysis of fundraising results and strategic planning before, during and after on-air fundraising campaigns.
Ensure strategic goals, messaging and tone of fundraisers are implemented consistently and appropriately
Ensure on-air fundraising campaigns remain listener-focused while reaching fundraising goals.
Work in a manner that is consistent with KERA’s mission, vision and values; and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Participate in fundraising activities as needed and assigned
Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

Generous vacation (3 weeks), sick (8 days), personal time (2 days) and holidays (11)
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
KERA-paid short and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D insurance
Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment
401k plan with KERA-contribution after 6 months
Robust employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household
Strong company culture focused on connection, belonging and professional growth

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