Platforms Associate
at Civic Nation ( REMOTE)
Civic Nation seeks a Platforms Associate for its Data & Technology team. The Platforms Associate will assist Civic Nation initiative and hub teams, specifically When We All Vote, by supporting the management of our existing suite of data collection and CRM platforms. This includes data management of individuals and institutions, online form creation and reporting, and general platform support for users across Civic Nation and partners. This is a remote, short-term position that ends November 2024.
ABOUT THE DATA & TECHNOLOGY TEAM
The Data & Technology team consists of data scientists, analysts, engineers, and IT professionals who develop, manage and execute the short-and long-term technical needs and roadmap for all parts of the organization’s internal operations and external initiatives, programs, and campaigns. In addition, the team provides robust data analysis, build and maintain a host of tools and infrastructure, and service Civic Nation’s internal needs.
ABOUT CIVIC NATION
Civic Nation is a nonprofit ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives working to build a more inclusive and equitable America. Civic Nation shifts culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders and influencers to tackle some of our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Civic Nation is home to seven national initiatives and campaigns: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, Online for All, SAVE On Student Debt, We The Action, and When We All Vote.
YOUR IMPACT:
Collaborate with When We All Vote, and other initiative and hub teams to optimize data collection and strengthen organizational outreach efforts using EveryAction
Support with creating EveryAction and CRM processes to ensure timely data entry and track progress to Civic Nation’s programmatic outcomes
Manage and scale creation of online voter registration resources for Civic Nation partners, and maintain voter registration and engagement tools
Conduct trainings on technical offerings to non-technical users and provide ongoing support to users and staff.
Support with additional data collection needs such as:
Develop and manage new forms and surveys, and generate and analyze form reports for insights and improvements
Manage Civic Nation’s shortlink and QR code platform to optimize for accessibility.
Integrate additional tools and systems for data collection and management as needed to enhance program effectiveness.
YOUR EXPERIENCE:
1+ years of experience working with non-profit and/or political environments on data management and/or digital campaigns.
Experience using EveryAction (NGP/VAN/Bonterra)
Experience with Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel
Proficiency with facilitating virtual trainings and communicating technical concepts to a non-technical audience
YOUR COMPETENCIES:
Strong organizational and time management skills, with an eye for details.
Willingness to learn new skills and platforms, take feedback, and work as part of a larger team
Ability to listen, comprehend, and connect with a diverse group of individuals at all levels and in all corners of the organizational structure.
Strong teamwork, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with the following preferred but not required:
WordPress, data visualization platforms such as Google Data Studio, online voter registration tools such as vote.org, survey tools such as Typeform, and link shorteners such as Rebrandly
Experience with Google BigQuery a plus
SALARY & BENEFITS
The Washington, DC-based salary range for this position is $58,000 - $65,000 (will be adjusted for cost of labor for the incumbent's work location) annually, commensurate with experience. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, flexible paid time off, paid family & medical leave, access to a 401k plan, and more.
PROCESS TIMELINE
Candidates can expect the following hiring process and timeline (please note that this timeline may be subject to change):
March 26: Applications close
April 1-5: First-Round Interviews
April 9 - 12: Panel Interviews
April 15-18: Reference Checks
April 19: Hiring Decision announced
All candidates will be notified via email of the status of their application on or before the completion of the search.
TO APPLY
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume here . The cover letter, addressed to Angela Chaluissant, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, March 26th.
At Civic Nation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
Mar 13, 2024
Full time
Platforms Associate
at Civic Nation ( REMOTE)
Civic Nation seeks a Platforms Associate for its Data & Technology team. The Platforms Associate will assist Civic Nation initiative and hub teams, specifically When We All Vote, by supporting the management of our existing suite of data collection and CRM platforms. This includes data management of individuals and institutions, online form creation and reporting, and general platform support for users across Civic Nation and partners. This is a remote, short-term position that ends November 2024.
ABOUT THE DATA & TECHNOLOGY TEAM
The Data & Technology team consists of data scientists, analysts, engineers, and IT professionals who develop, manage and execute the short-and long-term technical needs and roadmap for all parts of the organization’s internal operations and external initiatives, programs, and campaigns. In addition, the team provides robust data analysis, build and maintain a host of tools and infrastructure, and service Civic Nation’s internal needs.
ABOUT CIVIC NATION
Civic Nation is a nonprofit ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives working to build a more inclusive and equitable America. Civic Nation shifts culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders and influencers to tackle some of our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Civic Nation is home to seven national initiatives and campaigns: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, Online for All, SAVE On Student Debt, We The Action, and When We All Vote.
YOUR IMPACT:
Collaborate with When We All Vote, and other initiative and hub teams to optimize data collection and strengthen organizational outreach efforts using EveryAction
Support with creating EveryAction and CRM processes to ensure timely data entry and track progress to Civic Nation’s programmatic outcomes
Manage and scale creation of online voter registration resources for Civic Nation partners, and maintain voter registration and engagement tools
Conduct trainings on technical offerings to non-technical users and provide ongoing support to users and staff.
Support with additional data collection needs such as:
Develop and manage new forms and surveys, and generate and analyze form reports for insights and improvements
Manage Civic Nation’s shortlink and QR code platform to optimize for accessibility.
Integrate additional tools and systems for data collection and management as needed to enhance program effectiveness.
YOUR EXPERIENCE:
1+ years of experience working with non-profit and/or political environments on data management and/or digital campaigns.
Experience using EveryAction (NGP/VAN/Bonterra)
Experience with Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel
Proficiency with facilitating virtual trainings and communicating technical concepts to a non-technical audience
YOUR COMPETENCIES:
Strong organizational and time management skills, with an eye for details.
Willingness to learn new skills and platforms, take feedback, and work as part of a larger team
Ability to listen, comprehend, and connect with a diverse group of individuals at all levels and in all corners of the organizational structure.
Strong teamwork, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with the following preferred but not required:
WordPress, data visualization platforms such as Google Data Studio, online voter registration tools such as vote.org, survey tools such as Typeform, and link shorteners such as Rebrandly
Experience with Google BigQuery a plus
SALARY & BENEFITS
The Washington, DC-based salary range for this position is $58,000 - $65,000 (will be adjusted for cost of labor for the incumbent's work location) annually, commensurate with experience. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, flexible paid time off, paid family & medical leave, access to a 401k plan, and more.
PROCESS TIMELINE
Candidates can expect the following hiring process and timeline (please note that this timeline may be subject to change):
March 26: Applications close
April 1-5: First-Round Interviews
April 9 - 12: Panel Interviews
April 15-18: Reference Checks
April 19: Hiring Decision announced
All candidates will be notified via email of the status of their application on or before the completion of the search.
TO APPLY
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume here . The cover letter, addressed to Angela Chaluissant, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, March 26th.
At Civic Nation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
Director of Technology
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locations
Washington, DC
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Yesterday
job requisition id
R015940
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM
The Engineering department at TelevisaUnivision Washington DC is looking for a Director of Technology to join our diverse and energetic team!
The Director of Technology will supervise and execute the installation, maintain and repair TV studio/transmitter equipment to maintain signals in the market while complying with all FCC technical requirements. Responsibilities also include maintenance of telecommunications equipment, computers, networking systems and integrating platforms for online content. The Director of Technology will work closely with all departments including News, Production, Promotions and Sales.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work with the Univision Engineering team supporting a leading local market News operation.
The candidate will have many opportunities to learn and work on systems such as Ross Overdrive production systems and switchers and SSL audio consoles, related terminal gear and graphics equipment.
YOUR DAY-DAY
Supports and maintains a top market news production operation.
Maintains station operation through preventive and corrective maintenance.
Supervision of engineering staff members and contractors as needed.
Establishes and follows routine maintenance procedures and schedules for all broadcast equipment.
Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal, laws.
Performs necessary measurements of equipment performance.
Installs and performs maintenance on control consoles, routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, transmitters, antennas, control systems, remote equipment, etc.
Provides maintenance and support of computer networks and related systems.
Basic HVAC troubleshooting and operational maintenance, including water cooling systems.
Works with the TV news and Operations department to maintain broadcast equipment as needed
Partner with local Finance Lead to develop and manage Engineering operational budgets and provide feedback for monthly and quarterly reporting.
Help Develop short and long-term plans to support the growth of the station’s capabilities in accordance with business needs, corporate plans, and changing market requirements.
Coordinate with corporate engineering on emerging technologies, corporate initiatives, and implementation guidance.
YOU HAVE
Requires a BSEE, BS-Information Technology/Computer Science or ASEE or equivalent relevant Broadcast Industry experience.
Technical training or experience with a substantial record of successful work in Broadcast or directly related allied industries.
FCC General Class License, SBE Certifications, Computer Networking certifications (Comp TIA+ or CCNA), and VMWare certification desired.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting high power TV transmitters and antenna systems along with in-depth knowledge of ATSC encoding, modulation, and signal analysis methodologies.
Experience supporting Live Television Production activities.
A combination of ten (10) years of Television/Radio Broadcast engineering, hands-on experience including supervisory roles in a unionized or non-unionized environment. Successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and excellent team leadership skills.
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays on short notice as needed, and as part of on-call broadcast-critical escalation.
A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Good understanding of applicable FCC rules and regulations
Computer literacy in applicable software packages (Microsoft OS and Office Suite)
Working knowledge of computer networking technology.
Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment to the component level.
Familiarity with Ross, SSL, VizRT and Weather Company software/hardware products a plus.
Must be a team player willing to work with and accomplish repairs and assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of generators and UPS systems.
Ability to read and interpret design documentation, including elevations, connection drawings and schematics.
Ability to maintain documentation to keep pace with changes.
Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
Ability to lift up to (50) lbs. Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, reach, and sit up to (8) hours.
OUR BENEFITS:
TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.
Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Feb 21, 2024
Full time
Director of Technology
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locations
Washington, DC
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted Yesterday
job requisition id
R015940
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM
The Engineering department at TelevisaUnivision Washington DC is looking for a Director of Technology to join our diverse and energetic team!
The Director of Technology will supervise and execute the installation, maintain and repair TV studio/transmitter equipment to maintain signals in the market while complying with all FCC technical requirements. Responsibilities also include maintenance of telecommunications equipment, computers, networking systems and integrating platforms for online content. The Director of Technology will work closely with all departments including News, Production, Promotions and Sales.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work with the Univision Engineering team supporting a leading local market News operation.
The candidate will have many opportunities to learn and work on systems such as Ross Overdrive production systems and switchers and SSL audio consoles, related terminal gear and graphics equipment.
YOUR DAY-DAY
Supports and maintains a top market news production operation.
Maintains station operation through preventive and corrective maintenance.
Supervision of engineering staff members and contractors as needed.
Establishes and follows routine maintenance procedures and schedules for all broadcast equipment.
Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal, laws.
Performs necessary measurements of equipment performance.
Installs and performs maintenance on control consoles, routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, transmitters, antennas, control systems, remote equipment, etc.
Provides maintenance and support of computer networks and related systems.
Basic HVAC troubleshooting and operational maintenance, including water cooling systems.
Works with the TV news and Operations department to maintain broadcast equipment as needed
Partner with local Finance Lead to develop and manage Engineering operational budgets and provide feedback for monthly and quarterly reporting.
Help Develop short and long-term plans to support the growth of the station’s capabilities in accordance with business needs, corporate plans, and changing market requirements.
Coordinate with corporate engineering on emerging technologies, corporate initiatives, and implementation guidance.
YOU HAVE
Requires a BSEE, BS-Information Technology/Computer Science or ASEE or equivalent relevant Broadcast Industry experience.
Technical training or experience with a substantial record of successful work in Broadcast or directly related allied industries.
FCC General Class License, SBE Certifications, Computer Networking certifications (Comp TIA+ or CCNA), and VMWare certification desired.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting high power TV transmitters and antenna systems along with in-depth knowledge of ATSC encoding, modulation, and signal analysis methodologies.
Experience supporting Live Television Production activities.
A combination of ten (10) years of Television/Radio Broadcast engineering, hands-on experience including supervisory roles in a unionized or non-unionized environment. Successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and excellent team leadership skills.
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays on short notice as needed, and as part of on-call broadcast-critical escalation.
A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Good understanding of applicable FCC rules and regulations
Computer literacy in applicable software packages (Microsoft OS and Office Suite)
Working knowledge of computer networking technology.
Ability to troubleshoot broadcast equipment to the component level.
Familiarity with Ross, SSL, VizRT and Weather Company software/hardware products a plus.
Must be a team player willing to work with and accomplish repairs and assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Knowledge of generators and UPS systems.
Ability to read and interpret design documentation, including elevations, connection drawings and schematics.
Ability to maintain documentation to keep pace with changes.
Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
Ability to lift up to (50) lbs. Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, reach, and sit up to (8) hours.
OUR BENEFITS:
TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.
Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Organization Overview
America Votes works with over 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American's right to vote.
Since 2003, America Votes has been the common link between many of the largest and most influential issue and membership organizations in the country, serving as the coordination hub of the progressive community. America Votes' work has brought together a wide range of causes and built a unified coalition that has transformed how the progressive community works. Together, they have engaged communities across the country to take action on critical issues - from fighting for working families, defending reproductive rights, protecting the environment, and more - and mobilized millions of voters.
America Votes works year-round nationally and in more than 20 states, acting as a permanent campaign to continually advance progressive causes, modernize elections, and win elections. America Votes provides a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states.
America Votes also works to improve election systems and fight back against efforts to suppress voters, taking the lead throughout their state network to coordinate and execute advocacy campaigns with allies to reform elections and modernize the voting process.
Racial Equity Statement
As a leader of collaborative efforts to mobilize voters, protect voting rights, and win elections, America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity within our organization and across our coalition. We acknowledge the systematic racism that permeates all facets of our society, beginning with the foundational right to vote. America Votes is also engaging with an understanding of the ways gender, sexuality and other forms of oppression intersect with race and how those relationships impact inequities faced by our staff, our partners, and the communities that we engage in our work. America Votes strives to model our commitment to racial equity through our internal and external operations, programs, and partnerships. We acknowledge the inequitable structures that continue to exist and are moving forward with a sustained commitment in time, resources and people to challenge structural racism and work towards creating a reflective organization and democracy.
Position Description
America Votes is looking for a data engineer who can help manage the databases, pipelines, and other infrastructure that America Votes uses to gather, analyze and share data across the progressive space. This person will join our new data engineering team, and work closely with the data engineering director, other data teams, and state data directors. The ideal candidate is excited about maintaining and improving our existing infrastructure, as well as willing to dream big about new tooling to help us better access and use data.
This is a permanent, full-time bargaining unit position that reports to the National Data Engineering Director.
Responsibilities
Create or maintain Airflow pipelines used to load data into our Redshift database, as well as pipelines to send data from our warehouse to partners or user-facing tools.
Collaborate with other data staff - both internally and across the movement - to build and maintain a robust data infrastructure.
Contribute to data strategy and platform feature development, including adoption of new tools and platforms.
Help maintain overall cloud infrastructure, which currently includes Amazon Redshift, s3, AWS hosted servers, and Airflow on Google Composer.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must Haves
Meaningful experience working with databases and cloud infrastructure.
Intermediate to expert-level working experience with SQL and Python or object-oriented programming languages.
Strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach to communicating with partners, team members, and vendors.
Nice to Haves
Previous experience working or volunteering with a progressive or nonprofit organization, particularly political campaigns.
Familiarity with voter files or political tools such as NGP/VAN.
Experience creating and administering databases and other cloud infrastructure, particularly Redshift or BigQuery.
Experience with data transformation and visualization tools such as dbt (data build tool), Tableau, Looker, or Google Data Studio.
Experience using APIs, and data orchestration tools to create and maintain data pipelines.
Knowledge of containerization using tools such as Kubernetes.
Understanding of unit testing, CI/CD, and other software engineering best practices.
Experience using software version control systems such as Git.
Hiring Process
Hiring Manager Resume Review
Initial Hiring Manager Interview (30 min)
Technical Assessment (done on own time, asked to limit to 4 hours)
Final Interview with Hiring Manager and Data Team Members (60 minutes)
Reference Check
How you'll ramp
30 days: Get the overview of our data stack, understand key Python and SQL scripts in our codebase.
60 days: Understand how our national and state data staff use our data infrastructure. Contribute to internal planning conversations about our databases and airflow infrastructure.
90 days: Create and launch your first airflow DAG to load data into our data warehouse.
Location
The location for this position is flexible. Some travel and reasonable access to an airport is required. America Votes has offices located in DC and CO, FL, GA, MI, MN, NC, NH, NM, NV, OH, PA, and WI. America Votes is currently working remotely; however, if you are based in a state with an America Votes office, a hybrid approach may be possible at this time, depending on local guidance.
Compensation
The salary for this position will be between $85,000 - $90,000 and depend upon the applicant's experience . America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, monthly cell phone reimbursement, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401 (K) after six months of continuous service with the organization. America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy with paid vacation, unlimited sick and safe leave, paid personal days, at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth, as well as paid organizational time off from at least December 23 to January 1.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
May 19, 2023
Full time
Organization Overview
America Votes works with over 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections, and protect every American's right to vote.
Since 2003, America Votes has been the common link between many of the largest and most influential issue and membership organizations in the country, serving as the coordination hub of the progressive community. America Votes' work has brought together a wide range of causes and built a unified coalition that has transformed how the progressive community works. Together, they have engaged communities across the country to take action on critical issues - from fighting for working families, defending reproductive rights, protecting the environment, and more - and mobilized millions of voters.
America Votes works year-round nationally and in more than 20 states, acting as a permanent campaign to continually advance progressive causes, modernize elections, and win elections. America Votes provides a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states.
America Votes also works to improve election systems and fight back against efforts to suppress voters, taking the lead throughout their state network to coordinate and execute advocacy campaigns with allies to reform elections and modernize the voting process.
Racial Equity Statement
As a leader of collaborative efforts to mobilize voters, protect voting rights, and win elections, America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity within our organization and across our coalition. We acknowledge the systematic racism that permeates all facets of our society, beginning with the foundational right to vote. America Votes is also engaging with an understanding of the ways gender, sexuality and other forms of oppression intersect with race and how those relationships impact inequities faced by our staff, our partners, and the communities that we engage in our work. America Votes strives to model our commitment to racial equity through our internal and external operations, programs, and partnerships. We acknowledge the inequitable structures that continue to exist and are moving forward with a sustained commitment in time, resources and people to challenge structural racism and work towards creating a reflective organization and democracy.
Position Description
America Votes is looking for a data engineer who can help manage the databases, pipelines, and other infrastructure that America Votes uses to gather, analyze and share data across the progressive space. This person will join our new data engineering team, and work closely with the data engineering director, other data teams, and state data directors. The ideal candidate is excited about maintaining and improving our existing infrastructure, as well as willing to dream big about new tooling to help us better access and use data.
This is a permanent, full-time bargaining unit position that reports to the National Data Engineering Director.
Responsibilities
Create or maintain Airflow pipelines used to load data into our Redshift database, as well as pipelines to send data from our warehouse to partners or user-facing tools.
Collaborate with other data staff - both internally and across the movement - to build and maintain a robust data infrastructure.
Contribute to data strategy and platform feature development, including adoption of new tools and platforms.
Help maintain overall cloud infrastructure, which currently includes Amazon Redshift, s3, AWS hosted servers, and Airflow on Google Composer.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must Haves
Meaningful experience working with databases and cloud infrastructure.
Intermediate to expert-level working experience with SQL and Python or object-oriented programming languages.
Strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach to communicating with partners, team members, and vendors.
Nice to Haves
Previous experience working or volunteering with a progressive or nonprofit organization, particularly political campaigns.
Familiarity with voter files or political tools such as NGP/VAN.
Experience creating and administering databases and other cloud infrastructure, particularly Redshift or BigQuery.
Experience with data transformation and visualization tools such as dbt (data build tool), Tableau, Looker, or Google Data Studio.
Experience using APIs, and data orchestration tools to create and maintain data pipelines.
Knowledge of containerization using tools such as Kubernetes.
Understanding of unit testing, CI/CD, and other software engineering best practices.
Experience using software version control systems such as Git.
Hiring Process
Hiring Manager Resume Review
Initial Hiring Manager Interview (30 min)
Technical Assessment (done on own time, asked to limit to 4 hours)
Final Interview with Hiring Manager and Data Team Members (60 minutes)
Reference Check
How you'll ramp
30 days: Get the overview of our data stack, understand key Python and SQL scripts in our codebase.
60 days: Understand how our national and state data staff use our data infrastructure. Contribute to internal planning conversations about our databases and airflow infrastructure.
90 days: Create and launch your first airflow DAG to load data into our data warehouse.
Location
The location for this position is flexible. Some travel and reasonable access to an airport is required. America Votes has offices located in DC and CO, FL, GA, MI, MN, NC, NH, NM, NV, OH, PA, and WI. America Votes is currently working remotely; however, if you are based in a state with an America Votes office, a hybrid approach may be possible at this time, depending on local guidance.
Compensation
The salary for this position will be between $85,000 - $90,000 and depend upon the applicant's experience . America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, monthly cell phone reimbursement, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401 (K) after six months of continuous service with the organization. America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy with paid vacation, unlimited sick and safe leave, paid personal days, at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth, as well as paid organizational time off from at least December 23 to January 1.
America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary:
Native Spanish speaker to operate control board for Sports Programs and Syndicated programs. Must be available for Part-Time Hours on Sunday and Monday evenings during NFL season and other special programming. Great jumpstart into live broadcast career
Responsibilities
• Operates control board for studios and remote programming
• Regulates program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials.
• Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room.
• Protects station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air.
• Executes playlists for server, tape, or simulcast programming.
• Assists with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards
• Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast
• Screens in-coming phone calls and selectively chooses callers for On-Air promotional Giveaways
• Handles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates, breaking stories, alert system tests, etc.).
• Additional duties will include scheduling and production of local promotional giveaways
Qualifications - Competencies/Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, Adobe Audition or similar audio editing software, Wide Orbit or similar automation system
• Time management and attention to detail
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Flexibility in work schedule, including evenings, overnight and weekends
• Functions well in a fast-paced environment with tight timeframes and multiple demands
• Works well in a team environment
Work Experience
• 6 months in a related role and/or technical training
Education
• High school graduate or G.E.D.
Training
• We will train for the position including audio production editing
Shift will include WEEKEND hours
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a Part Time position. Actual hours and schedule may vary.
Supervisory Responsibility
Reports directly to Nat'l Program Dir Radio
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees.
Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.
Mar 01, 2023
Part time
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary:
Native Spanish speaker to operate control board for Sports Programs and Syndicated programs. Must be available for Part-Time Hours on Sunday and Monday evenings during NFL season and other special programming. Great jumpstart into live broadcast career
Responsibilities
• Operates control board for studios and remote programming
• Regulates program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials.
• Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room.
• Protects station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air.
• Executes playlists for server, tape, or simulcast programming.
• Assists with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards
• Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast
• Screens in-coming phone calls and selectively chooses callers for On-Air promotional Giveaways
• Handles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates, breaking stories, alert system tests, etc.).
• Additional duties will include scheduling and production of local promotional giveaways
Qualifications - Competencies/Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, Adobe Audition or similar audio editing software, Wide Orbit or similar automation system
• Time management and attention to detail
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Flexibility in work schedule, including evenings, overnight and weekends
• Functions well in a fast-paced environment with tight timeframes and multiple demands
• Works well in a team environment
Work Experience
• 6 months in a related role and/or technical training
Education
• High school graduate or G.E.D.
Training
• We will train for the position including audio production editing
Shift will include WEEKEND hours
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a Part Time position. Actual hours and schedule may vary.
Supervisory Responsibility
Reports directly to Nat'l Program Dir Radio
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees.
Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.
WHTM TV abc27 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is seeking a talented individual with a “can do” attitude to install, operate, maintain, update and repair hardware and systems used for broadcasting and business operations. The successful candidate will have a basic knowledge of networking in a broadcast environment and be familiar with file system-based workflows.
Essential Duties:
Assist in maintaining all station broadcast/IT equipment within the facility.
Install and test new systems and technical infrastructure for the station.
Preferred experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment
Experience with fiber connectivity, video production systems, studio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Minimize service interruptions at times of equipment and/or system failure by rapidly identifying and implementing solutions.
Manage and assist users with e-mail and desktop support.
Administer antivirus and similar support systems.
Manage user accounts through Active Directory.
Position serves Engineering Department, provides quality support services and technical assistance for the News, Production, Creative Services, and Sales Departments.
Develop audio/video and IT solutions that meet the end users’ requirements.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Jan 26, 2023
Full time
WHTM TV abc27 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is seeking a talented individual with a “can do” attitude to install, operate, maintain, update and repair hardware and systems used for broadcasting and business operations. The successful candidate will have a basic knowledge of networking in a broadcast environment and be familiar with file system-based workflows.
Essential Duties:
Assist in maintaining all station broadcast/IT equipment within the facility.
Install and test new systems and technical infrastructure for the station.
Preferred experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment
Experience with fiber connectivity, video production systems, studio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Minimize service interruptions at times of equipment and/or system failure by rapidly identifying and implementing solutions.
Manage and assist users with e-mail and desktop support.
Administer antivirus and similar support systems.
Manage user accounts through Active Directory.
Position serves Engineering Department, provides quality support services and technical assistance for the News, Production, Creative Services, and Sales Departments.
Develop audio/video and IT solutions that meet the end users’ requirements.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Organizational Relationships
This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with Production, Engineering, Promotion, and News Directors. Cooperation with the Sales Department is important for commercial sales of all news content, innovative sponsorships, and special events.
Performance Indicators
The position bonus and will be based on a combination of the following KPIs
Digital and Linear Audience Growth: rating, unique visitors, video views, owned database (audience information)
Cost and expense budget management
Monetization goals of the news department
Project innovation and product differentiation.
Revenue goal for the U.S. Media Groups’ TV division
Required Skills & Experience
Broadcast journalism degree from accredited four-year college/university or equivalent experience
Minimum ten years’ experience in all facets of television news production, writing, editing, camera operations and reporting
Minimum five years’ experience in a medium to large market directing a news department
Bilingual, Spanish and English, both written and oral
Possess excellent news judgment to lead our daily news coverage across all media platforms
Possess excellent leadership and team building skills
Ability to develop roadmap strategy
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
Working knowledge of studio equipment, cameras teleprompter, lighting and audio
Strong ability to develop and maintain rapport with community
Bi-cultural experience and connections with 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation US Hispanics, especially with the Mexican market, in order to maximize content quality
Capacity to Ability to monitor competition and industry trends with particular emphasis on new media such as social networking and innovative news gathering techniques and equipment.
Ability to work closely with operational department heads
Eligibility Requirements
Must be willing to work from our office in Los Angeles, CA
Employment/education will be verified
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Entravision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees.
Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.
Aug 23, 2022
Full time
Organizational Relationships
This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with Production, Engineering, Promotion, and News Directors. Cooperation with the Sales Department is important for commercial sales of all news content, innovative sponsorships, and special events.
Performance Indicators
The position bonus and will be based on a combination of the following KPIs
Digital and Linear Audience Growth: rating, unique visitors, video views, owned database (audience information)
Cost and expense budget management
Monetization goals of the news department
Project innovation and product differentiation.
Revenue goal for the U.S. Media Groups’ TV division
Required Skills & Experience
Broadcast journalism degree from accredited four-year college/university or equivalent experience
Minimum ten years’ experience in all facets of television news production, writing, editing, camera operations and reporting
Minimum five years’ experience in a medium to large market directing a news department
Bilingual, Spanish and English, both written and oral
Possess excellent news judgment to lead our daily news coverage across all media platforms
Possess excellent leadership and team building skills
Ability to develop roadmap strategy
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
Working knowledge of studio equipment, cameras teleprompter, lighting and audio
Strong ability to develop and maintain rapport with community
Bi-cultural experience and connections with 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation US Hispanics, especially with the Mexican market, in order to maximize content quality
Capacity to Ability to monitor competition and industry trends with particular emphasis on new media such as social networking and innovative news gathering techniques and equipment.
Ability to work closely with operational department heads
Eligibility Requirements
Must be willing to work from our office in Los Angeles, CA
Employment/education will be verified
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Entravision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees.
Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.
Civic Nation seeks a Director of Data & Analytics for its Data and Technology team. The Director of Data and Analytics is responsible for leading work across all Civic Nation’s initiatives and departments to develop and implement data strategy and essential reporting. They maintain stakeholder relationships cross-department and externally with key vendors. They oversee all qualitative and quantitative research efforts, including surveys, experiment design and beta testing.
ABOUT THE DATA & TECHNOLOGY TEAM
The Data & Technology team consists of data scientists, analysts, engineers, and IT professionals who develop, manage and execute the short-and long-term technical needs and roadmap for all parts of the organization’s internal operations and external initiatives, programs, and campaigns. In addition, the team provides robust data analysis, build and maintain a host of tools and infrastructure, and service Civic Nation’s internal needs.
ABOUT CIVIC NATION
Civic Nation is a home for changemakers who inspire, educate, and activate people around the issues that will define this generation. We empower people to take on the biggest challenges of our time — strengthening democracy; foster civic engagement, social justice, and voter participation; addressing public health crises; fighting for gender equity; and more. At Civic Nation we house some of the most innovative campaigns organizing for progress across the country including ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, It’s On Us, Made to Save, We The Action, End Rape on Campus, The United State of Women, and When We All Vote, co-chaired by Michelle Obama.
Civic Nation drives real, meaningful change by shifting culture, systems, and policy. We organize at every level and serve as a connector — of people and programs, of grassroots activists and leaders of industries and organizations, of ideas and the resources to make them reality. Our goal is to empower individuals, companies, institutions, and organizations to create a more inclusive, equitable America.
YOUR IMPACT
Manage a team of Analysts and Interns to conduct analysis and execute on programmatic priorities
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to craft data strategy and implement data processes and timelines
Coordinate with external vendors to enrich Civic Nations data & technology offerings
Spearhead universe creation and implementation for Civic Nation’s engagement programs and initiatives
Assemble reports, memos, and presentations; both internal and external, including for senior staff and donors
Coordinate all survey work, polling, and qualitative research, including design and analysis
YOUR EXPERIENCE
7+ years of analytics, quantitative research, technology or equivalent experience preferably in the non-profit and/or political space
2+ years of personnel management experience, preferably department management and/or managing remote staff
Fluency in SQL, as well as competence in R and/or Python
Significant experience with data visualization platforms (eg. Tableau - preferred, PowerBI, Google Data Studio)
Knowledge of managing large-scale research and / or polling with with an understanding of survey methodology and research methods
Preference for candidates with experience working in analytics platforms (eg. Civis - preferred, dbt, Snowflake)
YOUR COMPETENCIES
High level project management skills with a commitment to development timelines and roadmaps
A team-focused, problem-solving mindset with a focus on developing both prompt results as well as long-term solutions
A high level of attention to detail and communication skills, and an ability to (and interest in) talk about data and technical concepts to a broad audience of people with varying technical backgrounds.
High level of comfort in a rapidly changing environment, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Commitment to documentation and excellent writing and editing skills
Strong organizational and time management skills, with an eye for details
Proficiency in Google Suite
SALARY & BENEFITS
The Washington, DC-based salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 (will be adjusted for cost of labor for the incumbent's work location) annually, commensurate with experience. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, flexible paid time off, paid family & medical leave, access to a 401k plan, and more.
MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
Civic Nation is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, and in consideration of guidance released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and a variety of public health authorities and professional organizations, Civic Nation has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for its employees.
All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment at Civic Nation unless an exemption or deferral has been approved. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after they get their second dose of a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine, such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, or two weeks after a single dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.
TO APPLY
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume here . The cover letter, addressed to Shrija Ghosh, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted until August 22, 2022.
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At Civic Nation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable, but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
Aug 08, 2022
Full time
Civic Nation seeks a Director of Data & Analytics for its Data and Technology team. The Director of Data and Analytics is responsible for leading work across all Civic Nation’s initiatives and departments to develop and implement data strategy and essential reporting. They maintain stakeholder relationships cross-department and externally with key vendors. They oversee all qualitative and quantitative research efforts, including surveys, experiment design and beta testing.
ABOUT THE DATA & TECHNOLOGY TEAM
The Data & Technology team consists of data scientists, analysts, engineers, and IT professionals who develop, manage and execute the short-and long-term technical needs and roadmap for all parts of the organization’s internal operations and external initiatives, programs, and campaigns. In addition, the team provides robust data analysis, build and maintain a host of tools and infrastructure, and service Civic Nation’s internal needs.
ABOUT CIVIC NATION
Civic Nation is a home for changemakers who inspire, educate, and activate people around the issues that will define this generation. We empower people to take on the biggest challenges of our time — strengthening democracy; foster civic engagement, social justice, and voter participation; addressing public health crises; fighting for gender equity; and more. At Civic Nation we house some of the most innovative campaigns organizing for progress across the country including ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, It’s On Us, Made to Save, We The Action, End Rape on Campus, The United State of Women, and When We All Vote, co-chaired by Michelle Obama.
Civic Nation drives real, meaningful change by shifting culture, systems, and policy. We organize at every level and serve as a connector — of people and programs, of grassroots activists and leaders of industries and organizations, of ideas and the resources to make them reality. Our goal is to empower individuals, companies, institutions, and organizations to create a more inclusive, equitable America.
YOUR IMPACT
Manage a team of Analysts and Interns to conduct analysis and execute on programmatic priorities
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to craft data strategy and implement data processes and timelines
Coordinate with external vendors to enrich Civic Nations data & technology offerings
Spearhead universe creation and implementation for Civic Nation’s engagement programs and initiatives
Assemble reports, memos, and presentations; both internal and external, including for senior staff and donors
Coordinate all survey work, polling, and qualitative research, including design and analysis
YOUR EXPERIENCE
7+ years of analytics, quantitative research, technology or equivalent experience preferably in the non-profit and/or political space
2+ years of personnel management experience, preferably department management and/or managing remote staff
Fluency in SQL, as well as competence in R and/or Python
Significant experience with data visualization platforms (eg. Tableau - preferred, PowerBI, Google Data Studio)
Knowledge of managing large-scale research and / or polling with with an understanding of survey methodology and research methods
Preference for candidates with experience working in analytics platforms (eg. Civis - preferred, dbt, Snowflake)
YOUR COMPETENCIES
High level project management skills with a commitment to development timelines and roadmaps
A team-focused, problem-solving mindset with a focus on developing both prompt results as well as long-term solutions
A high level of attention to detail and communication skills, and an ability to (and interest in) talk about data and technical concepts to a broad audience of people with varying technical backgrounds.
High level of comfort in a rapidly changing environment, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Commitment to documentation and excellent writing and editing skills
Strong organizational and time management skills, with an eye for details
Proficiency in Google Suite
SALARY & BENEFITS
The Washington, DC-based salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 (will be adjusted for cost of labor for the incumbent's work location) annually, commensurate with experience. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, flexible paid time off, paid family & medical leave, access to a 401k plan, and more.
MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
Civic Nation is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, and in consideration of guidance released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and a variety of public health authorities and professional organizations, Civic Nation has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for its employees.
All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment at Civic Nation unless an exemption or deferral has been approved. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after they get their second dose of a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine, such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, or two weeks after a single dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.
TO APPLY
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume here . The cover letter, addressed to Shrija Ghosh, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted until August 22, 2022.
***
At Civic Nation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable, but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
Native Spanish speaker to operate control board and provides other promotional support for market promotions and audio programming on Jose 97.5/107.1 and Viva 107.1. Part-Time Hours will include weekdays, may include weekends with additional vacation coverage.
Responsibilities
• Operates control board for studios and remote programming
• Regulates program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials.
• Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room.
• Protects station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air.
• Executes playlists for server, tape, or simulcast programming.
• Assists with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards.
• Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast.
• Screens in-coming phone calls and selectively chooses callers for On-Air promotional Giveaways
• Handles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates, breaking stories, alert system tests, etc.).
• Additional duties will include scheduling and production of local promotional giveaways
Qualifications - Competencies/Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, Adobe Audition or similar audio editing software, Wide Orbit or similar automation system
• Time management and attention to detail
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Flexibility in work schedule, including evenings, overnight and weekends
• Functions well in a fast-paced environment with tight timeframes and multiple demands
• Works well in a team environment
Work Experience
• 6 months in a related role and/or technical training
Education
• High school graduate or G.E.D.
Certifications
• None required
Shift will include WEEKEND hours from time to time
Supervisory Responsibility
Reports directly to Nat'l Program Dir Radio
Required Education and Experience
1. Bilingual Spanish / English preferred.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees.
Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.
Jan 12, 2022
Part time
Native Spanish speaker to operate control board and provides other promotional support for market promotions and audio programming on Jose 97.5/107.1 and Viva 107.1. Part-Time Hours will include weekdays, may include weekends with additional vacation coverage.
Responsibilities
• Operates control board for studios and remote programming
• Regulates program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials.
• Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room.
• Protects station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air.
• Executes playlists for server, tape, or simulcast programming.
• Assists with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards.
• Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast.
• Screens in-coming phone calls and selectively chooses callers for On-Air promotional Giveaways
• Handles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates, breaking stories, alert system tests, etc.).
• Additional duties will include scheduling and production of local promotional giveaways
Qualifications - Competencies/Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, Adobe Audition or similar audio editing software, Wide Orbit or similar automation system
• Time management and attention to detail
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Flexibility in work schedule, including evenings, overnight and weekends
• Functions well in a fast-paced environment with tight timeframes and multiple demands
• Works well in a team environment
Work Experience
• 6 months in a related role and/or technical training
Education
• High school graduate or G.E.D.
Certifications
• None required
Shift will include WEEKEND hours from time to time
Supervisory Responsibility
Reports directly to Nat'l Program Dir Radio
Required Education and Experience
1. Bilingual Spanish / English preferred.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees.
Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.
Entravision is the leading and most trusted local news content organization targeting spanish speaking hispanics in the US and is searching for a forward-looking VP of News Operations, Community Empowerment and Engagement, to drive brand, generate innovative ideas, and formulate strategies to future-proof Entravision’s leadership position across its multiple media platforms.
We are looking for a team leader with the highest level of news judgment, journalistic integrity, and people management skills. The candidate must also be a community-centric content expert, who fully understands the integrated role of digital and non-linear distribution platforms while also nurturing the development of engaged communities and audience data & information.
The ideal candidate will supervise and coordinate Entravision’s news operations, staff and all daily news activities in a manner that will produce quality and engaging content using all available resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner. He/she will recruit, onboard, manage, lead and motivate an experienced group of local news directors, editorial team and work closely with production, sales, engineering, audio, reporters, and digital staff. Qualified candidates must also demonstrate knowledge of current local, national, and international events.
Job Responsibilities
1. Structure: Define and update the team structure, job descriptions and performance indicators of the news organization. Deliver an updated Org-Chat every quarter. Comply with the company's human resources hiring, recruiting, onboarding and personnel review system established by the Corporate Human Resources operation and IT protocols.
2. Content Operation; Define and document the editorial line and map out coverage strategies that are compatible with our station’s image, goals and brand and advise our local markets news directors. Establish processes and protocols to develop differentiated content, create unique value added services, react to LIVE events, elections and critical social affairs and maintain cohesive quality across stations. Comply with the broadcasting policies, brand identity, logos and visual guidelines as established by the company.
Manage content alliances, fees, syndication and partnerships in order to reduce costs and expenses and enhance productivity.
3. Digital Operation; Define strategy and lead the operation that will lead to Entravision´s news presence on the web, earned-media and direct-to-audience communication.
4. Audience rating and engagement; To master online and offline audience metrics as frequent as available in order to maximize audience reach, understanding and engagement.
5. Budget and Planning; Develop a News operating budget (including personnel, 3rd party agencies, etc.) and keep expenses within guidelines under the proper timing and templates provided by the Financial Office.
6. Reporting; Provide a weekly and monthly business review report to the Chief Operating Officer, develop meeting minutes and follow up protocols while using company templates. To advise and update the operation department heads on news operations and issues as well as weekly manager meetings to ensure open communications within our organization
7. Promotions & Traffic . Plan and execute the internal promotion strategy and execution together with the sales marketing department and the Traffic team. Define and recommend the brand identity of the news operation to the COO.
8. Monetization . The position should establish, active and fruitful relationship with the Revenue Office in order to actively find ways to generate revenue, find synergies and increase the quality of our client first, audience first strategy.
Organizational Relationships
This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with Production, Engineering, Promotion, and News Directors. Cooperation with the Sales Department is important for commercial sales of all news content, innovative sponsorships, and special events.
Performance Indicators
The position bonus and will be based on a combination of the following KPIs
1. Digital and Linear Audience Growth: rating, unique visitors, video views, owned database (audience information)
2. Cost and expense budget management
3. Monetization goals of the news department
4. Project innovation and product differentiation.
Required Skills & Experience
1. Broadcast journalism degree from accredited four-year college/university or equivalent experience
2. Minimum ten years’ experience in all facets of television news production, writing, editing, camera operations and reporting
3. Minimum five years’ experience in a medium to large market directing a news department
4. Bilingual, Spanish and English, both written and oral
5. Possess excellent news judgment to lead our daily news coverage across all media platforms
6. Possess excellent leadership and team building skills
7. Ability to develop roadmap strategy
8. Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
9. Working knowledge of studio equipment, cameras teleprompter, lighting and audio
10. Strong ability to develop and maintain rapport with community
11. Bi-cultural experience and connections with 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation US Hispanics, especially with the Mexican market, in order to maximize content quality
12. Capacity to Ability to monitor competition and industry trends with particular emphasis on new media such as social networking and innovative news gathering techniques and equipment.
13. Ability to work closely with operational department heads
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be willing to work from our office in Los Angeles, CA
2. Employment/education will be verified
3. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Entravision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees.
Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.
Jul 06, 2021
Full time
Entravision is the leading and most trusted local news content organization targeting spanish speaking hispanics in the US and is searching for a forward-looking VP of News Operations, Community Empowerment and Engagement, to drive brand, generate innovative ideas, and formulate strategies to future-proof Entravision’s leadership position across its multiple media platforms.
We are looking for a team leader with the highest level of news judgment, journalistic integrity, and people management skills. The candidate must also be a community-centric content expert, who fully understands the integrated role of digital and non-linear distribution platforms while also nurturing the development of engaged communities and audience data & information.
The ideal candidate will supervise and coordinate Entravision’s news operations, staff and all daily news activities in a manner that will produce quality and engaging content using all available resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner. He/she will recruit, onboard, manage, lead and motivate an experienced group of local news directors, editorial team and work closely with production, sales, engineering, audio, reporters, and digital staff. Qualified candidates must also demonstrate knowledge of current local, national, and international events.
Job Responsibilities
1. Structure: Define and update the team structure, job descriptions and performance indicators of the news organization. Deliver an updated Org-Chat every quarter. Comply with the company's human resources hiring, recruiting, onboarding and personnel review system established by the Corporate Human Resources operation and IT protocols.
2. Content Operation; Define and document the editorial line and map out coverage strategies that are compatible with our station’s image, goals and brand and advise our local markets news directors. Establish processes and protocols to develop differentiated content, create unique value added services, react to LIVE events, elections and critical social affairs and maintain cohesive quality across stations. Comply with the broadcasting policies, brand identity, logos and visual guidelines as established by the company.
Manage content alliances, fees, syndication and partnerships in order to reduce costs and expenses and enhance productivity.
3. Digital Operation; Define strategy and lead the operation that will lead to Entravision´s news presence on the web, earned-media and direct-to-audience communication.
4. Audience rating and engagement; To master online and offline audience metrics as frequent as available in order to maximize audience reach, understanding and engagement.
5. Budget and Planning; Develop a News operating budget (including personnel, 3rd party agencies, etc.) and keep expenses within guidelines under the proper timing and templates provided by the Financial Office.
6. Reporting; Provide a weekly and monthly business review report to the Chief Operating Officer, develop meeting minutes and follow up protocols while using company templates. To advise and update the operation department heads on news operations and issues as well as weekly manager meetings to ensure open communications within our organization
7. Promotions & Traffic . Plan and execute the internal promotion strategy and execution together with the sales marketing department and the Traffic team. Define and recommend the brand identity of the news operation to the COO.
8. Monetization . The position should establish, active and fruitful relationship with the Revenue Office in order to actively find ways to generate revenue, find synergies and increase the quality of our client first, audience first strategy.
Organizational Relationships
This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with Production, Engineering, Promotion, and News Directors. Cooperation with the Sales Department is important for commercial sales of all news content, innovative sponsorships, and special events.
Performance Indicators
The position bonus and will be based on a combination of the following KPIs
1. Digital and Linear Audience Growth: rating, unique visitors, video views, owned database (audience information)
2. Cost and expense budget management
3. Monetization goals of the news department
4. Project innovation and product differentiation.
Required Skills & Experience
1. Broadcast journalism degree from accredited four-year college/university or equivalent experience
2. Minimum ten years’ experience in all facets of television news production, writing, editing, camera operations and reporting
3. Minimum five years’ experience in a medium to large market directing a news department
4. Bilingual, Spanish and English, both written and oral
5. Possess excellent news judgment to lead our daily news coverage across all media platforms
6. Possess excellent leadership and team building skills
7. Ability to develop roadmap strategy
8. Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
9. Working knowledge of studio equipment, cameras teleprompter, lighting and audio
10. Strong ability to develop and maintain rapport with community
11. Bi-cultural experience and connections with 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation US Hispanics, especially with the Mexican market, in order to maximize content quality
12. Capacity to Ability to monitor competition and industry trends with particular emphasis on new media such as social networking and innovative news gathering techniques and equipment.
13. Ability to work closely with operational department heads
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be willing to work from our office in Los Angeles, CA
2. Employment/education will be verified
3. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Entravision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees.
Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.
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Analyze functional business applications and design specifications
Translate detailed design into a developed application
Test, debug, and refine application code and service parameters
Develop test scripts used to ensure service capability and system quality assurance
Prepare required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation and technical documentation
Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiencies
Troubleshoot issues, identify and implement resolutions and work with technical and business staff to ensure timely deployment
Provide technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met
Deliver business solutions using the latest Azure DevOps suite
Work and collaborate with the team including other developers, data architects, business analysts, testers, and security.
Troubleshoot application codes, as well as design and implement changes to the applications
Multitask and work in an environment of rapidly changing priorities; work on multiple concurrent projects
Serve as go-to person/development SME
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, ideally in an information technology related field
3+ years of related work experience as a full stack developer
Proven ability to effectively communicate (both verbally and written), exercise sound judgment, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Self-starter who is able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change
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Experience with Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) or Azure DevOps, Microsoft Visual Studio and other development interfaces and tools
Combination of experience in REACT, JSON, API development, JavaScript, JQuery, HTML 5, CSS, Ajax, Responsive Design, PHP, and Python
Knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and Microsoft SharePoint
Experience working with XML/XSLT, JSON, and other technologies
Experience in database development and applications support
Experience/expertise with the Rehabilitation Act, Section 508 accessibility requirements and WCAG standards specifically WCAG 2.0 AA
Agile application development and/or DevOps processes and practices, including incremental code development and testing
Experience in information system design and application programming for large-scale systems
Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and compliance
Experience working with business stakeholders and soliciting requirements
Experience developing technical specifications for documenting implementation
Experience with working with source control
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Full time
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Analyze functional business applications and design specifications
Translate detailed design into a developed application
Test, debug, and refine application code and service parameters
Develop test scripts used to ensure service capability and system quality assurance
Prepare required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation and technical documentation
Enhance software to reduce operating time or improve efficiencies
Troubleshoot issues, identify and implement resolutions and work with technical and business staff to ensure timely deployment
Provide technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met
Deliver business solutions using the latest Azure DevOps suite
Work and collaborate with the team including other developers, data architects, business analysts, testers, and security.
Troubleshoot application codes, as well as design and implement changes to the applications
Multitask and work in an environment of rapidly changing priorities; work on multiple concurrent projects
Serve as go-to person/development SME
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, ideally in an information technology related field
3+ years of related work experience as a full stack developer
Proven ability to effectively communicate (both verbally and written), exercise sound judgment, ask questions and be open to the input and decisions of others
Self-starter who is able to, both independently and collaboratively, solve problems, make decisions and support change
Strong interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with staff, clients, remote colleagues and supervisors, and others
Experience with Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) or Azure DevOps, Microsoft Visual Studio and other development interfaces and tools
Combination of experience in REACT, JSON, API development, JavaScript, JQuery, HTML 5, CSS, Ajax, Responsive Design, PHP, and Python
Knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and Microsoft SharePoint
Experience working with XML/XSLT, JSON, and other technologies
Experience in database development and applications support
Experience/expertise with the Rehabilitation Act, Section 508 accessibility requirements and WCAG standards specifically WCAG 2.0 AA
Agile application development and/or DevOps processes and practices, including incremental code development and testing
Experience in information system design and application programming for large-scale systems
Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and compliance
Experience working with business stakeholders and soliciting requirements
Experience developing technical specifications for documenting implementation
Experience with working with source control
Experience with scripting and working with development consoles
Experience developing in a cloud environment
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