Employment Opportunities

Looking for a job in public media? And not just any public media operation - but a growing statewide independent media operation! Delaware Public Media is the first and only Delaware-based public radio news network.

We are a fast-paced company offering an exciting and creative work environment. We look for ambitious and dedicated people ready for daily challenges.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to broad outreach regarding job vacancies. Delaware Public Media strongly encourages minority group members, veterans, disabled individuals and women to apply for positions for which they are qualified and which are of interest to them.

We welcome the help of local organizations in recruiting qualified applicants to our station. Organizations wishing to receive employment listings should contact us at jobs@delawarepublic.org.

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Radio/Digital Sales Representative

Delaware Public Media is Delaware’s only NPR affiliate, reporting on news and stories of interest to Delawareans and providing the best of independent news and journalism from national sources like NPR and American Public Media. Located on the campus of Delaware State University and serving all regions of Delaware.

We are seeking a full-time business-to-business direct sales professional to join our team. This is a specialized radio & digital media sales position. Prior media sales experience is required.

Job Responsibilities:

Maintain account lists and solicit new business through prospecting and warm calling.
Service and grow existing assigned accounts/budgets.
Identify clients’ advertising needs; develop and present customized solutions. Understand copy development for non-commercial underwriting while working to coordinate with digital ads.
Prepare sales/marketing plans, sales literature, and advertising proposals
Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients by providing top quality service. Conduct customer needs analysis to determine client goals.
Communicate with other departments to assure quality service in placing orders and arranging related. ancillary activities.
Relentlessly work to develop new business and expand business categories.
In person meetings with clients when possible.

Required Skills:

Must be driven and self-motivated to exceed expectations and goals.
Able to successfully develop new client relationships through cold calling, networking, and referrals.
Must possess excellent presentation and closing skills. Be able to productively work with clients.
Required to be knowledgeable in service and support to existing DPM clients, building loyalty.
Able to interpret industry qualitative & quantitative research. Candidate should have at least a basic. working knowledge of digital media. Digital advertising sales experience is a plus.
Always maintain a professional approach, working with management and the operations and fundraising teams to creatively develop plans and programs while effectively addressing customer needs.
Understand and follow procedures for preparing orders, collaboratively designing creative underwriting messages and digital ads, resolving billing issues, submitting regular tracking and projection reports.
Solid skills in MS Office Programs including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.

Education and Experience

College degree preferred.
Minimum of three years’ experience in media or similar direct business-to-business sales required.
Non-profit involvement as staff or volunteer is a plus.
Above average writing skills.
Must provide own transportation.

Delaware Public Media is an equal opportunity employer. Applications accepted at jobs@delawarepublic.org.

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Producer

Delaware Public Media is looking for a Producer to join our team providing statewide coverage of the First State as Delaware’s source for NPR News.

We’re looking for a motivated and creative person to play a key role and a provide a fresh voice in developing local content our awarding-winning news magazine, The Green, and other projects.

Responsibilities include:

Work independently to conceive, propose, plan and research ideas for programs and segments.
Write, produce, edit, mix and anchor show segments and interviews for air and web.
Work with DPM reporters to produce long-form features and interviews.
Work with high school and college students to produce multi-platform stories.
Deliver social media and newsletter content to promote DPM programs
Assist producing longform coverage, such as election coverage.
Occasionally research, write, produce and/or edit stories for all day parts and weekend, as well as web.

Job qualifications include:

4-year college degree or equivalent work experience to BA degree major in journalism, mass communications or other related field.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional newsroom preferred, but not required.
On-air broadcast experience preferred, but not required.

Please send cover letter detailing your relevant professional experience, resume and work samples to jobs@delawarepublic.org.

Delaware Public Media is an equal opportunity employer; members of minority groups, veterans, disabled individuals and women are encouraged to apply.

This position will remain open until filled.

Delaware Public Media is an equal opportunity employer; members of minority groups, veterans, disabled individuals and women are encouraged to apply.

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