Employment Opportunities
Organizations interested in receiving notification of job openings should notify Sherby Wilks, Director of Human Resources, at sherby.wilks@whro.org or call 757.889.9290.
Chief Marketing Officer – WHRO (Hampton Roads Educational Telecommunications Association, Inc.) is a diverse regional public telecommunications center serving more than 1.8 million citizens in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. WHRO is a company with an annual operating budget of almost $13 million and its assets are owned by 18 local school divisions.
It is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission and operates four non-commercial public television stations including WHROHD, WHROKids, WHROCreate and WHROWorld; seven non-commercial digital public radio stations – WHRO 90.3 FM, WHRV 89.5 FM, SpeakEasy, Connoisseur Classics, radioNtenna, The 1920’s Radio Network and the WHRO Voice, a radio reading service for the print handicapped. WHRO provides an extensive array of educational products and services, including online courses for students and teachers. Its website features live audio streams, on demand programming and audio and video podcasts of its locally produced content. WHRO has also developed numerous production and entrepreneurial activities.
The Chief Marketing Officer will be responsible for developing a long-range corporate marketing plan while working in concert with Development, Education and Content divisions to develop their individual marketing plans. This is a senior management position that will report to the President & CEO. This position is also responsible for the planning, implementation and production of corporate and division marketing materials in print, audio, video, and on WHRO Web sites. The person hired will be responsible for fostering and maintaining positive internal working relationships in order to appropriately assess marketing needs. The individual will also be responsible for administering the marketing/promotions budget.
This position requires: A Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Marketing, Business or Communications or five (5) years of equivalent professional experience. Candidate must demonstrate strong analytical, strategic plan, writing, editing, visualization and organizational skills. Graphic design skills are a plus; proven ability to multi-task work under time sensitive deadlines. Applicant must possess strong relationship-building and budgetary skills. Knowledge and understanding of complex organizations preferred; must possess strong computer skills.
To apply: submit letter of interest, including salary requirement, resume, and salary history to:
WHRO
Attn: Sherby Wilks, HR Director
5200 Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23508
Applicants may also apply online to sherby.wilks@whro.org.
TV Operations Technician & TV Production Personnel – WHRO is seeking operations & production personnel who are interested in being considered for our database of people available to work in a temporary part-time capacity. These positions will perform operational and production duties including but not limited to Master Control, switching, camera shading, videotape editing, camera operator, teleprompter, director and still store –CG operations. If you have experience in any of the above areas and are interested in being considered for our database of temporary part-time available help, please submit your resume by e-mail to Sherby.Wilks@whro.org or by fax 757.489.0007. If you prefer to mail, the mailing address is WHRO, Attn: Sherby Wilks, 5200 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508 AA/EOE.
WHRO INTERNSHIP PROGRAM- WHRO offers an internship program to juniors and seniors enrolled in a college or similar curriculum to which the internship applies. The purpose is to allow qualified and interested students an opportunity to gain practical experience in a career setting. These experiences can allow students to combine their educational pursuits with day-to-day operations of the communications and broadcasting industry. While some internships can be used for college credit, it is not mandatory.
Individuals may apply in the same way they would apply for a job. An internship application, resume and cover letter are required. The appropriate department head to determine eligibility for the internship will then interview the individuals.
We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2010 semester. Additional information and applications may be obtained by contacting Sherby Wilks, Director of Human Resources at sherby.wilks@whro.org.
To submit a resume or for additional information, please contact:
Sherby Wilks (Sherby.Wilks@whro.org)
Director of Human Resources
WHRO
5200 Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23508
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