Employment

To apply for any of the positions listed below, please send a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references to: hr [at] alaskapublic [dot] org or Human Resources, Alaska Public Telecommunications, 3877 University Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508

Web Producer

Reports To: VP of News and Public Media

FLSA Status: Hourly

Revised: 16 July 2010

SUMMARY:

The Web Producer is responsible for preparing and posting material to the Alaska Public Telecommunications (APTI) Web sites. The Web Producer will be proficient in editing, preparing and posting material, keep abreast of contemporary Web issues; uphold the highest journalistic standards and ethics; work comfortably and professionally with internal and external stakeholders; and perform a range of other editorial or promotional duties as required.

The Web Producer will:

Edit and post stories, photos, video and podcasts in a timely and efficient manner.
Write, edit and post promotional material for APTI programs.
Work with news staff to expand APTI’s Web presence.
Help implement social media initiatives – such as Facebook and Twitter.
Collaborate with other local web editors to curate content.
Work with the development staff to plan and implement Web programs that support development and membership initiatives.
Help revise, enhance and redesign the APTI sites as needed.
Troubleshoot and quickly respond to various software or technical issues.
The Web Producer will be responsible for ensuring the APTI Web site is current and engaging to various APTI audiences. This effort not only includes working with the news and programming staff, but also with the development, membership and engagement staffs.
The Web Producer will work closely with the Director of Public Media to integrate social media programs into APTI initiatives, harness the power of citizen journalism, and help develop programs that allies APTI with other community organizations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Edit and post stories, photos, video and podcasts in a timely and efficient manner.
Edit and post promotional material.
Work with news, membership and engagement teams to enhance Web operations.
Troubleshoot and remedy simple Web issues.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

Perform and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic news environment.
Stay abreast of contemporary Web programs, applications and social media.
Multitask across multiple media platforms.
Work collegially in a team-based atmosphere.
Keep current with local news and events.
Adhere to acceptable journalistic styles and practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree.
Proficiency in various Web and editing programs such Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, GarageBand, and iMovie.
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and audiences.
Ability to work in a team-based organization.
Appreciation for high standards and journalistic principles.
Experience working in a news, communication, publication, broadcast or Web environment.

EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:

Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks.
Flexible, adaptable and proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
Must be able to work various hours including, nights weekends and holidays.
Must have access to reliable transportation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Moreover, the employee:

Must be able type using a computer keyboard.
Must be able to listen and hear audio and see video.
Must be able to work at a computer for long stretches of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are typical of an office environment and representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEO Reports

The following Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reports cover all operating divisions of APTI, including KSKA Public Radio, KAKM Public Television and the Alaska Public Radio Network (APRN).

NOTE: The member and affiliate stations of APRN are owned and operated independently of APRN or APTI — these reports do not include those stations.