Most recent job postings at WTTW
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WTTW (Chicago PBS) is seeking a creative and experienced writer to produce engaging, audience-building digital content for the food section of wttw.com. Please note, this is a freelance position. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES... ● Generate and pitch ideas for original content for WTTW’s food vertical, wttw.com/food; ● Write regular web stories for WTTW’s food vertical, working with WTTW staff from pitch or assignment to publication; ● Write effective WTTW (Chicago PBS) is seeking a creative and experienced writer to produce engaging, audience-building digital content for the food section of wttw.com. Please note, this is a freelance position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES...

● Generate and pitch ideas for original content for WTTW’s food vertical, wttw.com/food;

● Write regular web stories for WTTW’s food vertical, working with WTTW staff from pitch or assignment to publication;

● Write effective headlines and other display copy; identify and obtain companion art such as images or other graphics;

● Stay attuned to the restaurant industry and other food-related topics, such as food production, education, history, recipes, and more;

● Research and fact-check all content;

● Optimize content for SEO;

● Meet deadlines assigned by WTTW staff

SKILLS:

● Excellent writing and editing skills; strong communication and pitch skills

● Strong interviewing and reporting skills

● Demonstrated interest in and experience producing food content that is fun, accessible, and diverse

● Ability to meet deadlines

● Flexible, positive, and collaborative approach to work

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is a core value at WTTW|WFMT. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. WTTW|WFMT is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. WTTW|WFMT will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming
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via Getwork schedule_type: Full-time
WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (classical music radio station) are looking for a Systems Administrat or. The Systems Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES... • Support virtual and physical environment and install new and reconfigure existing servers. • Develop and maintain installation and configuration WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (classical music radio station) are looking for a Systems Administrat or. The Systems Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES...
• Support virtual and physical environment and install new and reconfigure existing servers.
• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.
• Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis.
• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible, automated approaches for systems administration tasks.
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, and reviewing logs.
• Support security standards for users and the WWCI business network.
• Create, modify, and termination of network accounts according to WWCI guidelines.
• Support users and fellow IT staff as needed.
• Liaison with WFMT support staff.
• Liaison with Avid systems support staff.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Information Technology.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent troubleshooter
• Innovative approach to problem solving
• Project and support multitasking
• Reading comprehension
• Critical thinking
• Good listener
• Good communicator - effectively in writing as well as verbally
• Time management
• Ability to coordinate, organize, and prioritize projects

EXPERIENCE:

Required Experience:
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Microsoft PowerShell
• Microsoft Office 365 Administration
• Microsoft Azure
• VMware HA environments
• SAN storage
• Cisco Meraki MX, MS, MR
• Fortinet FortiGate
• Windows Server 2012-2019
• Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Experience:
• 2-5 years resolving technical computer operations and software problems
• Experience in network provisioning and troubleshooting concepts
• Instructing and training staff members

Applicants may be required to demonstrate their skills via a Systems Administrator aptitude test.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: College Degree, B.S. preferred. CompTIA A+ and/or Network+ preferred.

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is a core value at WTTW|WFMT. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. WTTW|WFMT is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. WTTW|WFMT will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming
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via Taleo Business Edition posted_at: 11 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (classical music radio station) are seeking a full-time Membership Marketing Manager to join its Membership marketing and fundraising team. This fast-paced and outcomes-driven position is responsible for managing the successful execution of a variety of fundraising campaigns and initiatives and developing marketing strategies and plans with outcomes of growth... retention, revenue, and excitement for the brands. The ideal WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (classical music radio station) are seeking a full-time Membership Marketing Manager to join its Membership marketing and fundraising team. This fast-paced and outcomes-driven position is responsible for managing the successful execution of a variety of fundraising campaigns and initiatives and developing marketing strategies and plans with outcomes of growth... retention, revenue, and excitement for the brands. The ideal candidate is passionate about the mission and value of public media, is strategic, and a collaborative self-starter.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop creative fundraising and marketing strategies to cultivate and acquire members to grow membership base and meet revenue goals.

• Project manage multichannel campaigns (direct mail, email, canvassing, telemarketing, digital) from start to finish, including budget, strategy, scheduling, creative including brand-aligned message development, list acquisition and segmentation, production and inventory control, and reporting/analysis.

• In collaboration with database operations team, utilize membership database system for campaign setup and execution, list strategy and segmentation, and data mining and analysis.

• Track and report on campaign performance and membership metrics to transform data into actionable data sets and analytics for optimized fundraising performance; adhere to organizational data security policies.

• Direct the activities of and serve as liaison for outside direct marketing vendors (creative, data, printers/lettershops, canvassing, etc.).

• Plan and execute select member events and activities, especially for new members, and cross-department support functions.

• Manage member benefits and levels and communications, and periodically survey members/audience and benchmark against other organization to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of benefits

• Stay abreast of organization-wide programming and services in order to communicate value proposition to members.

• Oversee inventory control and budgeting for the team and collaborate closely with Accounting and Finance departments

• Work with adjacent departments and functions (member/audience services, database operations, etc.) to maintain quality and integrity of member/audience relationships and database.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing direct marketing campaigns

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy and excellent organizational skills

• Excellent communication and editorial skills

• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to evolving priorities

• Facility with data and fundraising campaign performance analysis

• Excellent Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) skills

• Customer relationship management software (queries, forms, reports) experience; experience with Tessitura a plus

• Experience with automated email marketing systems

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3+ years direct marketing and/or membership fundraising experience.

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is a core value at WTTW|WFMT. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. WTTW|WFMT is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. WTTW|WFMT will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming
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via ZipRecruiter schedule_type: Full-time
WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (classical music radio station) are looking for a Director of Development, Major Gifts who will raise revenue through developing relationships with prospects and donors that result in financial support for WTTW and WFMT, with an emphasis on raising funds for WTTW News. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES... Project management: • Manage the pipeline of donors and prospective major donors to WTTW News. Implement cultivation, solicitation, WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (classical music radio station) are looking for a Director of Development, Major Gifts who will raise revenue through developing relationships with prospects and donors that result in financial support for WTTW and WFMT, with an emphasis on raising funds for WTTW News.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES...

Project management:
• Manage the pipeline of donors and prospective major donors to WTTW News. Implement cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship strategies. Determine stage moves and ensure accurate tracking.
• Produce proposals, stewardship reports, prospect briefing memos, emails, and other written materials.
• Collaborate with members of the development team, leadership team, the WTTW News team, and colleagues in other departments to coordinate efforts around raising funds for the WTTW Fund for Independent News and other projects, such as Firsthand, Chicago Stories, and WFMT.

Portfolio management:
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 125 - 150 prospects and major donors to WFMT and WTTW at the $5,000 - $25,000 level, with an emphasis on donors to WTTW News.
• Conduct 15 to 20 meaningful points of contact a week with donors, making regular in-person donor visits a priority.
• Work with director of stewardship to ensure the intricate benefit fulfillment for donors, including appropriate and accurate recognition and personalized, meaningful contacts.
• Work with director of events to facilitate invitations to events that align with donor interests and attend events, which include occasional evenings and weekends.
• Employ the Tessitura CRM to plan and track all relevant activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Leadership responsibilities:
• Lead by example with positive attitude, and goal-oriented, focused approach to developing internal and external relationships that result in increased funding for WTTW and WFMT.
• Act in a team-centric, results-oriented manner, anticipating needs and promoting completion of numerous projects. Handle confidential materials with sensitivity and discretion.
• Communicate clearly and eloquently, always acting as an ambassador for the institution among donors and across departments within the organization.
• Become an expert in WTTW News and other program areas as needed to raise restricted support.
• Exhibit always strong donor-centric motives in the cultivation and stewardship of friends, volunteers, and donors that result in increased revenue for WTTW and WFMT.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Word and Excel are required; Publisher and PowerPoint are a plus.
• CRM experience required, Tessitura experience a plus.
• Strategic, creative, self-motivated.
• Excellent people skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to handle detailed work with accuracy and enthusiasm.

EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 5 - 7 years front line major gift fundraising experience, including making asks and closing gifts.
• Experience presenting written and verbal information for the purposes of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree, advanced degree and CFRE a plus.

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is a core value at WTTW|WFMT. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. WTTW|WFMT is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. WTTW|WFMT will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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via Indeed posted_at: 14 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Summary Donor Development Strategies (DDS) is a company that specializes in professional canvassing and grassroots outreach for public media stations (PBS and NPR). We’re looking to fill the Assistant Canvass Director position with someone that will be a strong fundraiser in the field, has excellent communication skills, and will be a good manager of the canvass staff. DDS campaigns are... year-round, providing directors a structured 40-hour Job Summary

Donor Development Strategies (DDS) is a company that specializes in professional canvassing and grassroots outreach for public media stations (PBS and NPR). We’re looking to fill the Assistant Canvass Director position with someone that will be a strong fundraiser in the field, has excellent communication skills, and will be a good manager of the canvass staff. DDS campaigns are... year-round, providing directors a structured 40-hour work week as well as benefits (healthcare, vision and dental opt in, 401(k), and Paid Time Off).

Here in Chicago, we fundraise on behalf of WTTW. If you value the importance of this community resource and think you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Classification

Hourly – Non-Exempt – Full Time – Benefits Eligible

Essential Job Functions
• Field Work: Canvass 4-5 days per week. Perform field training and regular field check-ins with all staff. Canvass Directors are expected to meet and exceed minimum fundraising and canvass shift quotas in the field.
• Staff Management: Manage staff by creating and executing training plans. Hold staff accountable for working scheduled shifts, timeliness, meeting minimum standards, professionalism, etc.
• Administration: Collect and report data from daily and weekly operations. Ensure maintenance, management, and security of donor and organizational data and contributions. Deposit fully accounted for donations with the client each night.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with your Director Team and Project Manager. Canvass Directors are expected to participate in company-wide communication channels in a professional and prompt way.
• Other duties or projects as assigned by Project Managers.

Preferred Experience and Skills
• Prior canvassing, organizing, fundraising, and/or leadership experience.
• Experience recruiting employees or volunteers, hiring/firing staff.
• Base-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and cloud-based storage platforms.
• Professional communication skills (including public speaking, professional writing, and strong telephone skills) are required.
• Attention to detail, office management/administrative experience, and basic accounting skills are required.
• The successful candidate will be organized, efficient, and good at multi-tasking; must be an excellent and efficient time manager while following a tight schedule.

Environment & Physical Demands
• Ability to canvass and/or perform in-field check-ins, including 5 hours walking outdoors, up to 5 days/week.
• Ability to work in a professional office environment.
• Availability to work on Saturdays, some holidays, and other days as needed for the campaign.

Pay and Benefits
• $23.00/hour starting base wage, plus fundraising bonuses.
• $100 potential weekly bonuses.
• Eligible for regular raises subject to performance reviews and office success.
• Paid Time Off provided.
• Subsidized healthcare/vision/dental.
• 401(k) with automatic employer contribution after first year.
• Reimbursed at IRS rate for work-related driving.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:
• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following all CDC guidelines and all staff are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Chicago, IL 60625: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:
• Door to Door Canvassing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location
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via Taleo Business Edition schedule_type: Full-time
WTTW News (Chicago PBS) is seeking a Digital News Reporter to conceive, develop and write journalistically sound stories for the WTTW News website and other platforms while collaborating with colleagues on reporting efforts throughout the newsroom. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES... • Research, report and write timely news stories. • Develop sources while executing enterprise story ideas and reporting projects. • Grow a reporting beat and drive coverage WTTW News (Chicago PBS) is seeking a Digital News Reporter to conceive, develop and write journalistically sound stories for the WTTW News website and other platforms while collaborating with colleagues on reporting efforts throughout the newsroom.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES...

• Research, report and write timely news stories.

• Develop sources while executing enterprise story ideas and reporting projects.

• Grow a reporting beat and drive coverage and conversation around your area of expertise.

• Create and edit original and shareable content utilizing a mix of traditional and digital media storytelling elements.

• Work with television producers, reporters and social media managers to adapt reporting into multiple platforms.

• Provide support with digital editing needs.

• Take part in occasional on-air reporter debriefs.

• Collaborate with the entire newsroom to grow our audience and reach neighborhoods and communities across the Chicago area.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

· Proven reporting, writing and editing skills are necessary.

· Ability to work nimbly on tight deadlines and in a collaborative environment.

· Knowledge of social platforms.

· Ability to work with a group on idea generation.

· Familiarity with digital content production.

· Strong interest in Chicago news.

· Understanding of journalistic ethics and procedure.

EXPERIENCE:

· Demonstrated ability to produce compelling interactive content on a variety of subject areas.

· Proven experience breaking news and producing enterprise reporting.

· Skills/training in relevant production and reporting techniques and technologies.

· Experience working effectively under minimal supervision.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree
• Selected candidate will need to be, or become, a member of AFTRA.

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is a core value at WTTW|WFMT. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. WTTW|WFMT is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. WTTW|WFMT will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming
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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 25 days agoschedule_type: Part-time
The Production Assistant role is crucial to accomplishing the WFMT and WFMT Radio Networks’ objectives of producing and distributing quality audio content to listeners in Chicago and around the world. This is a Part-time position. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES... · Quality control programs on WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network, and distribute this programming to PRX · Operate digital audio consoles as needed for live broadcasts, interviews, and automation The Production Assistant role is crucial to accomplishing the WFMT and WFMT Radio Networks’ objectives of producing and distributing quality audio content to listeners in Chicago and around the world. This is a Part-time position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES...

· Quality control programs on WFMT and the WFMT Radio Network, and distribute this programming to PRX

· Operate digital audio consoles as needed for live broadcasts, interviews, and automation system operations

· Ingest classical, folk, and jazz programming into radio automation system for broadcast

· Monitor radio signal, including on-air, HD, and streaming broadcasts

· Provide airchecks for internal staff or listeners

· Duplicate CDs for clients as required

· Assist producers, engineers, and program hosts in duties as assigned

· Responsible for submitting BMI/ASCAP/SoundExchange reporting as required

· Assist with WFMT pledge drives

· Must be available to work nights, weekends, or holidays as required; in office and/or remotely

SKILLS:

· Digital audio editing and production

· Audio signal routing

· Close attention to detail and ability to work with little supervision

· Ability to prioritize tasks based on deadlines

· Proven critical listening skills

· Technical aptitude

· Troubleshooting/problem-solving skills

DESIRED EXPERIENCE : Minimum two years professional experience in audio production or radio. Experience in classical music strongly preferred.

Experience with the following is also highly desired:

· Adobe Audition and other DAWs

· Video shooting and editing

· Wide Orbit Automation for Radio

· MusicMaster

· Pro Tools

· WordPress

· Outlook

· Windows OS (system, audio drivers)

· MacOS

· Google Calendar

· Google Sheets

· Wheatstone consoles

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is a core value at WTTW|WFMT. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. WTTW|WFMT is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. WTTW|WFMT will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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via Chicago, IL - Geebo posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 20–28 an hour
1 hour ago Full Job Description WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (classical music radio station) are seeking a Development Coordinator. The Development Coordinator provides administrative support to the Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations (CFG) Team. This opportunity is suited to candidates with an interest in fundraising and database maintenance with Tessitura, our CRM (customer... relationship management system). KEY Responsibilities: Funder 1 hour ago Full Job Description WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (classical music radio station) are seeking a Development Coordinator.
The Development Coordinator provides administrative support to the Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations (CFG) Team.
This opportunity is suited to candidates with an interest in fundraising and database maintenance with Tessitura, our CRM (customer... relationship management system).
KEY
Responsibilities:
Funder database (Tessitura) maintenance, including identifying and entering new information and ensuring all records are kept up to date.
Support CFG Team prospect research, including identifying and researching new potential funding sources and opportunities.
Coordinate the CFG Team gift acknowledgement process, including in-person letter signing, maintaining letter templates, managing team reviews and implementing feedback, and database record keeping.
Support CFG Team funder stewardship and solicitations, including tracking deadlines and maintaining grant calendar, printing and packaging materials, creating and maintaining mailing and invitation lists, authoring briefing memos, and supporting the team on their donor interactions.
Provide general administrative support to the CFG Team, including preparing expense reports.
Support the wider Development team's cultivation and stewardship activities, including in-person and special events such as our annual gala, and other activities such as our biannual WFMT membership drive.
Other duties as assigned:
The Development Coordinator will support the CFG Team as necessary and work collaboratively and cross-departmentally across the organization.
SKILLS/
Qualifications:
Ability to develop and demonstrate progressive responsibility across tasks.
Excellent organizational skills, including ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Experience working with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) preferred.
Experience with Tessitura or another CRM a plus.
Ability to use the internet to conduct research.
Ability to handle detailed work with accuracy.
Ability to follow and maintain work systems and processes.
Ability to handle matters of a confidential nature.
Interpersonal skills (working with clients, customers, colleagues).
Trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
Experience:
Candidate must have 2
years of general work experience.
Practical experience and/or knowledge of the non-profit arts and culture sector is a plus.
There are many routes toward a career in fundraising, and relevant experience may include (but is not limited to) customer service or client relations; administrative or operations work; as well as restaurant and hospitality work.
Window to the World Communications, Inc.
, the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Diversity is a core value at WTTW WFMT.
We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff.
We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.
WTTW WFMT is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff.
WTTW WFMT will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.
Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications
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WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (classical music radio station) are looking for a Manager of Corporate Giving. The Manager is responsible for the stewardship of an existing major gift corporate portfolio and the development of new major corporate funders and sponsors. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES... · Research current and potential corporate funder prospects including past interactions (meetings, emails, other points of contact), giving history, and philanthropic WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (classical music radio station) are looking for a Manager of Corporate Giving. The Manager is responsible for the stewardship of an existing major gift corporate portfolio and the development of new major corporate funders and sponsors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES...

· Research current and potential corporate funder prospects including past interactions (meetings, emails, other points of contact), giving history, and philanthropic interests. Assist in strategy development, including identifying approaches for solicitation. Participate in solicitation meetings as appropriate.

· Establish and manage fulfillment of benefits for all corporate partnerships.

· Gather, analyze and prepare quantitative and qualitative data (such as recognition impressions) for informal and formal reporting purposes.

· Track and share relevant information with colleagues through our CRM and shared files.

· Collaborate with development colleagues as a project manager on WTTW and WFMT fundraising initiatives.

· Manage preparation and execution of written communications for corporate funders. These include solicitation and gift acknowledgement emails and letters, gift agreements, and reports.

· Contribute to the planning and execution of funder and partner meetings and events, including special screenings and tours.

· Attend external events and meetings on behalf of WTTW and WFMT as assigned.

· Be a strong ambassador for WTTW and WFMT both internally and externally.

· Other departmental duties as needed and identified.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

· Ability to think strategically, creatively, and with initiative

· Ability to multitask

· Strong time-management, organization, and prioritization skills

· High level of attention to detail

· Ability to collaborate at all levels

· Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

EXPERIENCE:

· Candidate must have 3-5 years of work experience. Experience in the Development or Corporate arena is a plus, as is practical experience and/or knowledge of the non-profit arts and culture sector.

· There are many routes toward a career in fundraising, and relevant experience may include (but is not limited to) customer service or client relations, administrative or operations work, as well as the restaurant and hospitality industry.

· Experience with Tessitura or other CRM is a plus.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: There is no minimum education or degree requirement for this role.

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is a core value at WTTW|WFMT. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as BIPOC (Black/Brown, Indigenous, and other People of Color), are LGBTQIA , or who bring other unique and valued perspectives to our work. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. WTTW|WFMT is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. WTTW|WFMT will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming
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via ZipRecruiter schedule_type: Full-time
WTTW/Chicago PBS and WFMT/Chicago Classical seek an experienced Director of Digital Marketing to drive strategic marketing objectives including audience and member lead generation, cultivation, acquisition, and retention. This role will be responsible for leading digital marketing efforts including email, paid search, display, programmatic, paid social, and SEO. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES... · Create and execute digital marketing and fundraising initiatives WTTW/Chicago PBS and WFMT/Chicago Classical seek an experienced Director of Digital Marketing to drive strategic marketing objectives including audience and member lead generation, cultivation, acquisition, and retention. This role will be responsible for leading digital marketing efforts including email, paid search, display, programmatic, paid social, and SEO.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES...

· Create and execute digital marketing and fundraising initiatives and campaigns – across email, paid search, display, programmatic, OTT/CTV, paid social, and SEO – to increase audience and membership, with a particular focus on increasing streaming viewership and monthly donors.

· Manage lead generation and conversion goals to drive revenue growth while maximizing ROI.

· Manage budget and agency partners to optimize performance.

· Collaborate with marketing staff and internal creative services to lead content and design development for digital touchpoints including email, e-newsletters.

· Optimize Google AdWords grant; propose strategic digital advertising budget, create display and/or retargeting ads, and paid social that will deliver healthy pipeline of prospects, and move donors through lifecycle optimizing engagement, retention, and revenue.

· Own KPIs for digital/email marketing, leverage Google Analytics and other reporting tools to track and optimize digital performance against goals, provide regular analytics reports, identify trends, and innovate to increase engagement and results.

· Coordinate with direct response membership staff on omni-channel fundraising campaigns, ensuring the creation and delivery of strategic support messaging is consistent across platform; align marketing and digital fundraising sustainer programs to create one unified strategy.

· Work with digital, database operations and gift processing departments to assess and implement improvements to existing backend processes, procedures, and vendors (including credit card and EFT processing) for digital engagement and giving.

· Keep pulse on digital landscape – current and emerging – recommending new ideas, growth opportunities and strategies.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

· Detail-oriented project manager with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with responsiveness to daily, weekly, ongoing deadlines.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, constituents, and external partners/vendors.

· Proven collaborator and communicator with technical and non-technical people alike; excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

· Flexible and positive approach to work.

EXPERIENCE:

· 7-10 years of experience in digital marketing, with emphasis on direct response.

· Strong Microsoft Office skills, including hands-on knowledge of advanced features of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Proven success in managing digital advertising including display, paid social, retargeting, with experience in Google AdWords.

· Working knowledge of e-mail marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, etc.); CRM systems (e.g., Blackbaud/Raisers Edge, Tessitura, Salesforce), content scheduling (e.g., Sprout Social, etc.); Google Analytics, Facebook, and Twitter Analytics.

· Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products a plus.

EDUCATION: B.A. or B.S. degree in marketing, fundraising or related field.

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is a core value at WTTW|WFMT. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. WTTW|WFMT is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. WTTW|WFMT will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Employment Type: Full time
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