WEDU is west central Florida’s leading PBS station and public media company reaching 16 counties through multiple media platforms including on-air programming and online experiences that broaden horizons, transport and transform and open gateways to new ideas and new worlds. Financially supported by the community, the station offers a wealth of award-winning inspirational, educational and enlightening content over variety of multi-media platforms including: television programming; opportunities to serve our extended communities through the station’s fully interactive website, wedu.org and various social media platforms; monthly member magazine Premiere, and myriad special events and educational outreach activities.

WEDU’s focus on the local community has resulted in the station being regarded as a beacon of trust for men, women and children of every walk of life no matter their age, ethnicity or socio-economic status. WEDU is a treasured community resource; a window to the world for the homebound and a vital educational source for our youngest members of society. WEDU prides itself on its position in the Tampa Bay community as a leader, partner, informed citizen and a member of PBS, the most trusted institution in America (2010 GfK Roper Public Affairs Media Survey). For more information, program schedules or to support WEDU visit wedu.org.

WEDU currently has the following position opening:

Interactive and Web Specialist  

Job Objective:                

Develop and maintain WEDU’s web site, social media applications, mobile services and other interactive programs and services utilizing industry best practices. Serve as point of contact on interactive projects and collaborate with all departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and maintain all interactive projects including email marketing, online banner advertising, micro sites, website development, search engine marketing, etc utilizing industry best practices.
  2. Research, wireframe, design and build interactive designs. Advise staff on best practices as they relate to station interactive services and data management. Streamline systems for wider, user-friendly interaction and participation.
  3. Assist in the coordination of interactive resources as needed; including but not limited to timely website updates and maintenance with uploads of video, media releases, community outreach activities and reservations, social media posting, electronic invitations and promotional notices.
  4. Coordinate vendor relationships (internal and external) pertaining to facilitation of web art and visual materials for station promotions, advertisements, programs, events, packaging, and informative/instructional material.
  5. Work within other teams and departments to ensure approaches and solutions are linked to objectives and future needs.
  6. Interface regularly with the station’s Vice President of Communications to ensure a consistent and seamless look from broadcast to print thereby supporting a consistent station brand and message.
  7. Interface regularly with the Creative Services Specialist to ensure a consistent and seamless look from the website to print thereby supporting a consistent station brand and message. 
  8. Support fundraising initiatives and objectives by developing, managing and maintaining valid data throughout, approved connections, content and reporting of the station’s donor database using the Team Approach system. Conduct appropriate training as requested.
  9. Lead research into new technologies, best practices, applications and strategies for development designed to improve user experiences, promote cost effective practices, and maximize profitable growth.
  10. Lead research and utilize services from PBS as appropriate.
  11. Develop, test and deliver reports, ad-hoc queries and data files to    staff and vendors according to production schedule and as requested. 
  12. Monitor and maintain database and interactive security. Provide mentoring for cross-training backup.
  13. Perform other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, assisting with station event related activities, coordinating and fostering a learning experience with departmental and station interns and volunteers.
  14. Manage time and stay on schedule to meet deadlines.
  15. Maintain excellent internal and external communications, both verbally and in writing.

Skills and Qualifications: 

  1. Three (3) years web design and maintenance experience in a professional atmosphere desired.
  2. Working knowledge of WordPress, Amazon S3, Oracle SQL Developer, Adobe Fireworks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Office Programs.
  3. Working knowledge of PHP, MySQL, Perl, SQL (Oracle), JavaScript 

Safety & Security

Employees are required to maintain compliance with WEDU’s safety, security, drug free and confidentiality programs to secure a safe working environment and protect the company’s intellectual property. 

 Minority and women applicants are encouraged to apply.  Drug test required. EOE 

 Closing Date:  Until filled 

Qualified-only applicants should send resume with salary history and cover letter:  by email to jobs@wedu.org  OR fax to Human Resources, WEDU at 813/253-0826 (not both).

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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.