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Manage a portfolio of donors, develop engagement strategies, and collaborate with teams to increase revenue and donor retention. | Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in fundraising or related fields, experience with CRM systems, strong relationship-building skills. | Who We Are: Established in 1967, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) operates a 46-station radio network serving nearly all of Minnesota and parts of surrounding states. Reaching more than 1 million listeners each week, MPR and its three regional services, MPR News, YourClassical MPR and The Current, produce content for radio, digital and live audiences. Programs from MPR's national division, American Public Media (APM), reach more than 21 million listeners via 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace, and the leading classical music programming in the nation. APM also offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business, and investigative journalism. This is a pivotal and exciting time in the history of MPR/APM, which has embarked on a multi-year, volunteer-led, comprehensive campaign focused on building the future of public media - one that strengthens local communities, engages audiences across platforms, promotes civic life and a rich culture in every corner of our region. We are a collaborative fundraising team, working across the Development Division and in partnership with MPR/APM departments to meet revenue goals and fund essential programming. Expected Compensation Range: $78,000 -$85,000 USD annualized. Exact rate determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity. Work Location: St. Paul, MN Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Application Deadline: Until filled. Position Summary: As Individual Giving Manager, you will work collaboratively with MPR’s Philanthropic Development and Membership teams to drive positive member experiences and grow revenue from Leadership Circle households giving $1200-9,999 annually. Success in the role depends on your ability to engage a portfolio of 600 households. Essential activities include constructively responding to Leadership Circle inquiries, effectively incorporating CRM systems into your daily work, and working in partnership with other departments to conduct renewal, communications, and stewardship activities. We are looking for a candidate with a strong commitment to advancing equity, inclusivity, and diversity in all facets of their work. Position Responsibilities • Manage a portfolio of 600 Leadership Circle (LC) members giving $1,200-9,999 annually. • Develop and implement communication, stewardship, and engagement strategies that grow revenue, meet annual goals, and move donors up the ladder to President’s Circle. • Cultivate donor relationships in person, over the phone, via email and direct mail. • Work closely with Major and Midlevel Giving team members to coordinate strategic efforts and create a seamless experience for new, existing, and prospective LC members. • Serve as primary contact for new $1,200-9,999 donors, fielding inquiries related to giving, benefits, events, acknowledgments, etc. • Make timely thank you calls to donors at this important giving level. • Collaborate with Development Initiatives, Membership, and other teams to recommend donor stewardship that meets LC member needs. • Actively contribute to Membership drives and events as a key member of the fundraising team. Required Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in non-profit fundraising or related fields: political fundraising, advocacy, direct sales, etc. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: • Experience with and solid understanding of Salesforce or other CRM system. • Fluency in MS Office Suite and SharePoint: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc. • Demonstrated experience in contacting donors and/or customer service. • Proven ability to build effective professional relationships. • Ability to work independently and as a collaborative member of the Development and Membership teams across Minnesota Public Radio. • Skilled at building and maintaining relationships, including an aptitude for engaging and motivating donors and prospects, while achieving bottom-line results. • Enthusiastic and determined fundraiser with a record of meeting / exceeding revenue targets. • Experience working with diverse communities. • Demonstrated creativity, adaptability, and flexibility to thrive in a dynamic environment. • Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure. • Demonstrated success working within cross-functional teams. • Integrity to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in an information-rich environment. Preferred Skills and Experience: • Previous experience with media or cultural organization. • Strong interest in public media and its case for support. • Demonstrated cultural competence and experience with supporting the development of diverse, inclusive and equitable work environments, including a true commitment to and appreciation for this vital work. • Persuasive, strategic, and effective communicator; able to convey the mission compellingly. Reporting To This Position: None Physical Demands and Working Conditions: • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. • Ability to manage some work outside of standard office hours as needed. • Physical Demands: • Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time • Required to move about in the community • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping • Working Conditions: • Moderate noise level APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays + 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Leading and developing a team of journalists, overseeing editorial quality, managing story assignments, and recruiting talent. | Extensive editing experience, strong leadership skills, and ability to manage editorial teams. | A progressive media organization is seeking a Sr. Editor to lead and develop a talented team of journalists. This role involves overseeing editorial quality, managing story assignments, and recruiting new talent to shape the future of journalism. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in editing and strong leadership skills. This position is fully remote and offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $145,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Support the digital team by sourcing and optimizing images, rewriting radio stories into articles, applying SEO best practices, and participating in team meetings and trainings. | Must be a current student or recent graduate able to work full-time, with strong organizational and communication skills, and an interest in journalism and economic news. | Position Information • Start Date: January 5 – June 5, 2026 • Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00pm) • Location: Remote (anywhere within the U.S.A.) • Compensation: $20.00/hour • Application deadline: Application will close once finalists are selected Intern, Digital - Marketplace Eager to gain digital experience at one of the top business news shows in public radio? The Marketplace digital team seeks a creative, motivated intern who has an active interest in business and economic journalism. This internship will provide support to the digital team, which is responsible for our website and newsletters. You will have an opportunity to work alongside editors, reporters, and producers with a focus on making sure the website is kept current and engaging. You will learn how to strengthen skills in reporting, writing, homepage curation, SEO and remote teamwork. Key Learning Goals The goal of this internship is to provide immersive learning and real-world experience through impactful projects. Our goal for you is to: • Gain insight into the journalism industry and Marketplace’s properties: In addition to original reporting for the website, the digital team works across the newsroom with radio and podcasting teams. • Learn how to help the website team drive audience engagement and help further our mission to raise the economic intelligence of the country. • Get tangible experience in daily website homepage curation for a journalism organization. • Hone your reporting and writing skills. Responsibilities In this hands-on role, you will work directly to: • Help to source, optimize, and place relevant images into digital stories. • Research and add links to Marketplace stories. • Work with team members to rewrite radio stories into website articles. • Use SEO best practices to help come up with headlines. • Join the digital team meetings and trainings. • As time permits, can pitch, report, and write original articles with your own byline to be published on Marketplace.org. Benefits • Eligible to accrue sick time off. • Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA. • Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan. Programming • Participate in robust on-boarding experience. • Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc. • Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspectives of the organization. Required Qualifications • Students who are currently enrolled and have completed one year of their post-secondary program, are enrolled in a graduate program, or have earned a degree in the last 18 months. • Must be able to work 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, roughly 9:00 – 5:00pm) for the duration of this internship. • Self-starter with an interest in journalism and how economic news intersects with people’s lives. • Strong organizational and communication skills. • Ability to meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively. • A team player who is accountable, proactive, and solution oriented. Preferred Qualifications • Coursework or experience in journalism and ideally specifically digital writing and editing. • Ability to create charts, maps graphs for the website a plus but not required. • Working knowledge of Content Management Systems. • Working knowledge of Photoshop. • Working knowledge of AP style. Next Step In The Application In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. Please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following: • What interests you about this internship? • What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field? Physical Demands And Working Conditions • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. • Physical Demands: • Required to move about in an office environment or in your own home and sit for extended periods of time. • A place to work undisturbed at home while in remote situation • Required to move about in the community. (only after COVID) • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping. • Working Conditions: • Moderate noise level. • Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media are grateful for the long-time, generous philanthropy of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan for investing in the future of public media through transformational internships and fellowships. Their recent grant will significantly strengthen our internship program, produce enriching programming, and prepare the next generation for careers in public media. We are pleased to recognize this generous support in the name of the program – the MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM.
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