[Imc-midwest-regional] Fwd: Free Speech TV Job Opening: Operations Director

[Biodun Iginla]

--- programming at fstv.org wrote:
> From: programming at fstv.org
> Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 12:12:46 -0800
> To: (Recipient list suppressed)
> Subject: Free Speech TV Job Opening: Operations
> Director
> 
>
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> Free Speech TV
> Job Opening: Operations Director
> 
> About FSTV:
> 
> Working with activists and artists, Free Speech TV
> uses television to 
> cultivate an informed and active citizenry in order
> to advance progressive 
> social change. FSTV airs primarily social,
> political, cultural, and 
> environmental documentaries, although some
> experimental and dramatic work 
> is featured as well. FSTV currently reaches over
> nine million US homes. It 
> airs full-time via direct broadcast satellite on
> EchoStar’s DISH Network 
> (channel 9415). It also airs part-time on a network
> of community access 
> cable stations, including New Haven, St. Louis,
> Madison, Denver, Tucson, 
> Berkeley, and Portland (OR). FSTV is operated by
> Public Communicators, 
> Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in
> Boulder, CO.
> 
> Qualifications:
> 
> · Engineering experience with television broadcast
> equipment, including 
> digital video encoders/decoders and servers.
> · Video production experience, including familiarity
> with Avid non-linear 
> editing system.
> · Proficiency with computer systems, including
> network maintenance and 
> upgrades.
> · Communication and management skills, including the
> ability to work 
> closely with staff, outside technicians, and
> affiliate personnel.
> · Organizational skills, ability to coordinate
> multiple tasks 
> simultaneously, and resourcefulness to meet
> deadlines.
> · Commitment to social justice. Familiarity with
> independent media and 
> political organizing beneficial.
> 
> Responsibilities:
> 
> · Oversee all technical aspects of full-time
> broadcast schedule and 
> transmission.
> · Purchase, install and maintain technical equipment
> in Boulder office and 
> at the Cheyenne head end, including editing,
> encoding/decoding, and video 
> server facilities.
> · Coordinate in-house video production and implement
> on-air branding 
> strategies.
> · Maintain the technical operation of office
> computer system/network.
> · Solicit cable carriage and maintain affiliate
> relations.
> · Supervise small staff and interns.
> 
> This is a full-time position, based in the FSTV
> office in Boulder. 
> Currently supervised by FSTV President. Salary is
> $33,000/year, plus 
> vacation and health benefits. Send resume to
> Operations Director Position, 
> Free Speech TV, P.O. Box 6060, Boulder, CO 80306, or
> fax 303-442-6472. 
> Women and people of color encouraged to apply.
>
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>  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Free Speech TV<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
>  >>>>>>a progressive voice in the media
> revolution<<<<<<
>  >>now available full-time on DISH Network channel
> 9415<<
>  >>>>also part-time on public access cable
> stations<<<<<
> 
> Programming Dept: Eric Galatas, Linda Iggi, Jon
> Stout
> P.O. Box 6060, Boulder, CO 80306
> p: 303-442-8445, f: 303-442-6472, e:
> programming at fstv.org
> 
> FSTV & DISH Network subscription info at
> www.freespeech.org
>
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> Operations Director Job Description.doc
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Biodun Iginla
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