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Submit cover letter, resume, references and salary history to: Manager of Administration, KPTS, 320 W. 21st Street North, Wichita, KS 67203 or fax to 316-838-8586.

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Listed below are the positions we currently have open.

Kansas Public Telecommunications Service, Inc. seeks a strong leader and experienced manager for the post of President and CEO of its high-performing public television services in the Wichita market. The President and CEO reports to a governing board of trustees and is responsible for: strategic direction and effective management of a comprehensive public media organization with 25 full time staff, 10,000 contributing members, and a $2.7 million annual budget; content direction for three program services; solicitation of major gifts from foundations, corporations, and individuals; and effective representation and advocacy of KPTS to its viewers and constituent groups.

The organization’s local programming and outreach activities have created a very strong bond with its communities. The new President and CEO will be expected to be personally involved in community outreach efforts and to represent KPTS as an active participant in civic organizations.

The ideal candidate should have: a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant academic discipline with an advanced degree preferred; ten years experience in television or electronic media; five years successful experience at the senior management level; experience with strategic and financial planning, marketing, fund raising, and governmental relations; entrepreneurial and interpersonal skills; knowledge of audience measurement data and multi-cast programming content; excellent written and oral communication skills; a demonstrated commitment to EEO; strong leadership and integrity; exceptional personnel management skills to attract, retain, and develop qualified staff and volunteers; experience in working successfully with a governing board; and an understanding of public broadcasting's special mission and new technologies. The successful candidate should believe in the mission of public broadcasting.

Applications must include: (1) a cover letter describing how the candidate’s specific education, training, and experience meet or exceed the listed skill sets and job responsibilities, (2) a detailed professional resume, and (3) a list of five professional references who have worked directly with or for the applicant. The position is open until filled, but the initial review of applications will begin April 30, 2008.

Applications and nominations to Eric Smith
1471 Timberlane Road, Suite 125A
Tallahassee, FL 32308
or email to esmith@netaconsulting.org

It is KPTS’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or age in all personnel actions including recruitment, selection, placement, compensation, and the opportunity for advancement.  KPTS conducts criminal background and checks for all new employees (including credit and DMV background checks when appropriate).

KPTS is adding more locally produced programs and is searching for several freelance producers to work on upcoming projects. Our producers know how to tell compelling human stories with quality production techniques.

Qualifications: The successful candidates will have a proven track record of quality production, attention to detail, a history of meeting deadlines and surpassing expectations. Required skills include camera work, lighting, audio recording, editing, writing and interviewing as well as experience with Final Cut Pro.

Submit resume, references and demo reel (VHS or DVD) to: KPTS, Manager of Administration, 320 W. 21st Street North, Wichita, KS 67203. EOE