The Sponsorship Associate provides project leadership and strategic planning needed to significantly execute the portion of the fundraising goals of the Development Department specific to corporate and production sponsorships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Corporate Support Account Management

• Corporate Sponsorship Growth
  • Build relationships with a growing number of businesses across a 45-county region
    serviced by Pioneer PBS.
  • Close on underwriting contracts with new businesses for production support,
    run-of-schedule programming, and digital.
  • Work collaboratively with the head of Production on spot creation and with
    Programming and Traffic on placement.
  • Provide ongoing communication with clients as UW runs close.

• Annual Contract Renewals
  • Maintain relationships with a growing number of businesses across a 45-county region serviced by Pioneer PBS.
  • Renew contracts with existing internal sponsors for production
  • Renew contracts with existing external sponsors for programming
  • Provide ongoing communication with clients as UW runs close.
     
• Collateral Materials/Tracking
  • Develop sales sheets for leave behind reminders of the value of partnership with Pioneer PBS and proof of price consistency. Review rates and benefits annually with leadership.
  • Streamline contract processing (from quotes to contracts to scheduling to invoicing to payment notification)
     

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Highly organized
• Integrity to develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with other Pioneer staff, underwriters, and the public
• An independent, strong work ethic to be successful in working alone while out visiting current or potential underwriters
• Writing, research, and computer skills
• Ability to communicate passionately the mission of Pioneer PBS within and outside of the organization
• Accuracy and attention to detail in preparing contracts for broadcast, listings for program guide, print, web, and public file, and in working with colleagues on projects
• An even temperament, even when working under tight deadlines
• Requires travel throughout the Pioneer PBS viewing area, and will include nights and weekends on occasion. Use of a company vehicle is preferred for official travel
• Dedication to the mission of Pioneer PBS
• Respect for colleagues and for the mission of Pioneer PBS
• The ability to learn quickly, especially with technology.
• Be a self-starter, show initiative

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three references to: Sherece Lamke, President and General Manager of Pioneer PBS, 1 Pioneer Drive, Granite Falls, MN 56241 or slamke@pioneer.org. For additional information, please contact Shari at 320-289-2915.

Pioneer PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employe

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working at a computer.

Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at a time.

Role and Responsibilities

The Master Control Operator (aka MC) is responsible for the operation of the master control automation system, and related equipment and processes that allow us to send our broadcast signal to the KWCM/KSMN/K08 transmitters and for monitoring those transmitters for any issues that may arise, thus providing high quality content to the community we serve. 

Functional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Following the work schedule established by the Master Control Lead, and being at the assigned work station monitoring air during assigned working hours.
• Previewing playlists and executing program logs and any related instructions from Programming and Marketing.
• Tracking and checking recordings and acquisitions during shift, alerting Programming Department and other operators if issues arise and decisions are made that impact later shifts.
• Keeping the databases (cynegy and store) up to date, following established processes, deleting programs and interstitials no longer needed.
• Documenting in the discrepancy report (DR) any variances to log, any reasons for variances and all equipment issues that arise during the shift. If the shift is the last of the day, responsible to send the DR to MC email group for review by Director of Engineering, Program Director, General Manager and other MC operators each day, and filing the DR for potential FCC inspection.
• Documenting on the official logs any variations, ie; show lengths, show numbers, changes to logged programs, interstitials etc, signing the pages during the shift and retaining the as run logs for potential FCC inspection.
• Working in accordance with federal and state regulations as well as the station’s policies along with procedures and policies set by the Master Control Lead and Director of Engineering.
• Communicating all equipment problems to the Director of Engineering and following instructions on how to proceed and/or communicate to other operators or Program Director from the Director of Engineering.
• Using and understanding MyPBS and the PBS Hub for program notices and known issues from PBS.
• Responsible for knowing how to take transmitter readings, evaluate the readings and record them into the Measurement Readings Form required by the FCC, alerting Director of Engineering to any issues that arise during shift.
• Knowing the importance of EAS, Tower Light Recording, and the ability to shut down a transmitter if instructed to by the Director of Engineering or the FCC and to turn the transmitter on when instructed.
• Keeping your work area clean, organized, and neat.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Master Control Lead or Director of Engineering.

Performance Standards

• Accuracy in following program logs.
• Timeliness and reliability in following the work schedule and communicating with the Master Control Lead on any work schedule changes. 
• Timeliness and reliability in communicating with the Programming department any changes or problems with the log or program schedule.
• Timeliness and reliability in communicating with the Master Control Lead and Director of Engineering with any problems associated with the equipment or transmitters.
• Initiative in acquiring job related materials and knowledge to enhance the ability to perform the job.
• Neatness, orderliness, and cleanliness in working with equipment and materials.
  
   

Additional Notes

Performance evaluation will be conducted by the Chief Technology Officer/Director of Engineering.

Interested candidates should submit a resume to yourtv@pioneer.org. For additional information, please contact 800-726-3178.

Pioneer PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employe