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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Development Director

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. Headquartered on the campus of Delaware State University and working statewide, we are a small local team that brings the same robust news coverage as larger markets.

We are seeking a Development Director to expand our membership program. This is a specialized fundraising and institutional development position. We are seeking an experienced professional with a demonstrated record of success.

Responsibilities include:

Set and achieve, in collaboration with the General Manager, annual and multi-year revenue goals.
Develop and implement solicitation, cultivation and stewardship strategies that build loyalty and affinity with existing and new donors.
Grow and manage a strong, established annual and sustaining giving program.
Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward mid and major donors.
Oversee and direct the coordination of solicitations, including on-air fund drives and direct mail, e-mail and personal solicitations.
Independently manage and maintain donor database, online giving, gift payment processing and acknowledgment, and pledge fulfillment.
Collaborate with external marketing consultants on development and general station communications, including the execution of digital and social media strategies.
Plan and oversee events and activities that build donor and community connect.
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with DPM staff and volunteers to model teamwork.
Work with the General Manager on special projects, fundraising and other duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience in development or fundraising.
Three or more years’ experience in non-profit fundraising or development, preferably in a public media organization.
Proven experience in a broad range of development activities, including annual and major giving, donor cultivation and stewardship, planned giving and special events.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and work collaboratively to inspire, motivate and focus others to meet goals.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of and a commitment to the core values of public radio/media.
Proficiencies in database functions, Excel, Word, mail merges, web and e-mail communications.
Reliable personal transportation and valid driver’s license.
Availability to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.

This is a hybrid staff position.

Salary range: $55K-$65K, commensurate with experience.

For additional information about this position, please contact Tom Interrante, General Manager, Delaware Public Media, at tinterrante@delawarepublic.org.

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

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State Politics Reporter

Delaware Public Media is looking for a State Politics Reporter to join our award-winning 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 produce daily news stories and features for our nationally recognized weekly news magazine.

This reporter will be based in Dover, with coverage responsibilities focused on state government and the state legislature as well as other stories and issues in central and southern Delaware.

Responsibilities include:

Research, write, produce and/or edit stories for all day parts and weekend, as well as web.
Research, write, produce and/or edit long-form features for weekly news magazine.
Conduct live and taped interviews
Occasionally produce and anchor newscasts
Operate studio audio board during newscasts and other programming

Qualifications include:

4-year college degree or equivalent work experience to BA degree major in journalism, mass communications or other related field.
Minimum 1-year on-air experience.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional newsroom.
Background and interest in political reporting preferred, but not required
Background in long form public radio reporting preferred, but not required.

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.

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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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