Latino Public Radio Consortium        

LPRC Project Director

Position Summary:
The Project Director is responsible for coordinating the establishment of the Latino Public Radio Consortium organization in conjunction with the LPRC Board.  In conjunction with the Board, the Director will develop LPRC’s strategic goals and business practices, and is responsible for securing long range, ongoing funding for the LPRC.  The Director plays a leadership role in collaboration with the LPRC Board in disseminating LPRC’s Brown Paper to Latinos in public broadcasting and to the public broadcasting community at large and in soliciting feedback from them.  In conjunction with the Board, the Director is responsible for developing collaborative ties between LPRC and other public broadcasting organizations seeking to strengthen diversity in the U.S. public broadcasting system.   The Director will work to help Latino public broadcasting organizations and professionals gain greater visibility and influence in the public broadcasting world and in the U.S. media landscape.  The Director is responsible for responding to news media inquiries and for preparing public statements on behalf of LPRC.  The position is a four-fifths time, home-based telecommuting post.

Principal Position Accountabilities:

• Develops and submits for LPRC Board approval a three- to five-year Strategic Plan to guide LPRC’s growth and stability.
• Commissions and oversees development of a three- to five-year Business Plan, including a Financial Model for LPRC, subject to LPRC Board approval.
• Develops and executes a strategy for dissemination of LPRC’s seminal Brown Paper in ways that foster a public dialogue within the public broadcasting system and Latino communities nationwide and that advocates for strengthening the role of Latinos in public broadcasting.
• Fosters and secure partnerships and collaborations among public broadcasters supporting the goal of diversifying public radio at the local, regional and national levels.
• Travels to industry gatherings such as the PRPD, DEI, Public Radio Regional Conferences and National Association of Hispanic Journalists and UNITY Conferences.
• Coordinates other activities as necessary to comply with the terms of LPRC’s contractual agreements with funders, including the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
• Manages other grant writing and administration.
• Supports the LPRC Board.
• Works with stations and national organizations to determine needs of Latinos in public broadcasting.
• Identifies and encourages Latino public broadcasting leaders at the local and national level.
• Identifies potential partners at the local, regional and national levels in advocating for greater Latino participation and presence in public broadcasting.
• Oversees the recruitment and hiring of LPRC personnel and consultants as necessary.
• Conducts performance reviews of personnel as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.           

Desired qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in management of nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets.
• Familiarity with the mission of public broadcasting.
• Excellent knowledge of U.S. public broadcasting institutions, norms and ethics.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. Latino public broadcasting organizations, audiences and potential audiences.
• Excellent communications skills.  Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of individuals in a wide range of demographic settings. Strong verbal and writing skills.
• Knowledge of Latino communities and cultures required. 
• Excellent English and Spanish verbal skills required.
• Excellent English and Spanish writing skills strongly desired.
• Ability to work independently.
• Job travel required.
• Working knowledge of computerized environments, including budgeting, data management and desktop publishing strongly desired.

Compensation: 

     Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
         

To Apply:

      Email letter of interest and resume by March 21, 2008 to: LPRC@NFCB.org