WEDU is west central Florida’s primary PBS television station, serving 16 counties since 1958. WEDU’s offices and studios are located in Tampa. WEDU exists to serve the public good and to aid in the creation of an informed citizenry. Through quality programming using new technologies and community outreach, WEDU fulfills the needs of individuals for education, information, and culture enabling people and communities to connect, to grow, and to lead more fulfilling lives.

We have openings for the following positions:

PRESIDENT AND CEO

WEDU – FLORIDA WEST COAST PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.

WEDU is searching for a dynamic President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to manage the operations of west central Florida’s community-licensed primary PBS station. WEDU broadcasts from Tampa, Florida and reaches a total of 16 counties in the 14th-largest US television market.

The CEO reports to the WEDU Board of Directors and will be directly responsible for all station activities as well as day-to-day station management.

This person will personally direct, plan, staff and organize all of the operations of the station by providing an innovative, creative and strategic vision for this TV station and its other media platforms as it enters the new, challenging digital environment. This person must also excel at community outreach, partnership building as well as provide critical and effective fundraising leadership involving public and private sources, while providing important financial guidance to the CFO and executive staff.

The CEO, along with the executive staff, plans the annual budget and oversees it closely, making certain WEDU’s goals and financial targets are reached.

This position will not only be responsible for growing revenue by increasing the donor base and underwriting support, but must be at the forefront in establishing relevant strategies and goals for monetizing all new and existing media platforms at the station.

Candidates must possess at least a Bachelors degree and very broad management experience in either public media, commercial broadcasting, or in allied fields, such as internet media, marketing or related disciplines. The successful candidate must understand the needs of a multi-cultural viewer/donor base and community and must have a track record of successful experience in communicating with the many stakeholders of a large, dynamic private sector entity or a public media outlet such as WEDU.

For consideration, please submit a letter of introduction, resume, salary requirements and contact information for a minimum of 3 professional references via email to: brice2@tampabay.rr.com, or by mail to: WEDU Search Committee, 7998 Royal Birkdale Circle, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202-2532.

Closing Date: December 21, 2009

WEDU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Drug Test required.



 
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FCC - EEO Annual Reports
The Annual EEO Public File Report lists all WEDU full-time vacancies filled and outreach initiatives conducted during the reporting period. The purpose of this report is to inform the public of the recruitment resources used to fill all full-time vacancies and initiatives undertaken by the station to reach out to the community.

Vacancies (PDF)*
Recruitment Sources (PDF)*
WEDU Initiatives (PDF)*

* PDF files require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader available here