Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV) is seeking a full-time 39+ Community Partners Coordinator to be a part of a community initiative that reaches directly into Chicago neighborhoods. A key component of the project is on-location event coverage and in-house studio programming featuring nonprofit organizations.

CAN TV is an independent 501(c)(3) private foundation established over three decades ago as the public’s space on cable television free of commercialism, content filters, and undue government censorship.  On our five local channels you can view the diversity of people and ideas that reflect Chicago, including voices often excluded from mainstream media.  A city where residents can freely share their passions and talents with one another is a city that works better. For everyone. 

CAN TV operates from a modern multi-use facility located at 1309 S. Wood St. in the Illinois Medical District.

Responsibilities:

• Crew CAN TV studio programs
• Set-up and operate camera for field productions and live events as assigned
• Create motion graphics
• Edit programming and digital content utilizing Adobe Creative Suite
• Perform post-production and other administrative duties as assigned

Required Qualification(s):

• Maintain a flexible schedule; must be able to work early morning, evening and weekend hours

• Video production experience; proficiency in ENG/EFP recording style, lighting and audio
• Studio crew experience; technical directing, audio, camera, lighting and teleprompter
• Adobe Creative Suite experience
• Good computer, writing and administrative skills
• Professional demeanor, strong interpersonal, highly-organized team player
• Detailed oriented and ability to meet deadlines
• Able to lift 40 pounds
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualification(s):

• Field and Studio production experience
• Bi-lingual, Spanish a plus

This position is part of the NABET/CWA Local 41 bargaining unit at CAN TV with a salary of $17.00 per hour.  This position reports to the Community Partners Manager.  CAN TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Submit resume to:  hr@cantv.org 

Start Date: September 2022   NO TELEPHONE CALLS, PLEASE!

Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV) is seeking a full-time 39+ Community Partners Coordinator to be a part of a community initiative that reaches directly into Chicago neighborhoods. A key component of the project is on-location event coverage and in-house studio programming featuring nonprofit organizations.

CAN TV is an independent 501(c)(3) private foundation established over three decades ago as the public’s space on cable television free of commercialism, content filters, and undue government censorship.  On our five local channels you can view the diversity of people and ideas that reflect Chicago, including voices often excluded from mainstream media.  A city where residents can freely share their passions and talents with one another is a city that works better. For everyone. 

CAN TV operates from a modern multi-use facility located at 1309 S. Wood St. in the Illinois Medical District.

Reports to: Executive Director

Directly supervises: Nonprofit Services Coordinators

General responsibility
Manage nonprofit services, including outreach to Chicago new nonprofit partners and leverage utilization of studio time, oversight of existing services to optimize the nonprofit community’s use of CAN TV, and new or enhanced service development to respond to usage gaps in service to the community.

Extensive communications function which will include public relations and social media ability. Champion organizational mission, strategies and brand.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and drive a multi-channel communications strategy.
• Manage media relations, develop contacts with media members, influencers, and community leaders through outreach strategies and to maximize utilization of studio time.
• Track engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisions.
• Hire and train new employees for nonprofit services.
• Monitor attendance, review and coordinate vacations, sick time, etc. for nonprofit service employees.
• Perform employee performance reviews.
• Assure a high level of quality in departmental delivery of nonprofit services. Formalize department
  processes, standard operating procedures, and training of staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  Cultivation and Expansion of New Partnerships
• Identifying and stewarding prospective donors.
• Using prospect research tools and your donor database to build donor relationships.
• Create solicitation materials for the fundraising team.
• Coordinate nonprofit outreach efforts.
• Meet organizational goals for delivery of nonprofit services.
• Coordinate rentals and other revenue generating activities.
• Recommend, assist in development and implement new programs and services.
• Manage viewer and customer service complaints.
• Provide backup for area as needed.
• Provide activity reports on nonprofit services.

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of content management systems, HTML coding, and digital graphics production.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and social media marketing
• Experience with search engine marketing, Google Analytics, and Google AdWords.
• Professionally interact and provide service to diverse community members.
• Self-starter, integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, previous supervision experience.
• Impeccable copywriting and copy-editing abilities. Knowledge of video production studio, audio, and lighting.
• Working knowledge of TV studio, podcasting, and streaming. Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e.,
  Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Meet and Hangouts)
• A thorough understanding of the Chicago community landscape.
• Bilingual Spanish not required but helpful.

Reports to
Training Manager

Directly supervises
NA

General responsibility
The position is responsible for training Chicagoans how to produce their own
shows to air on CAN TV’s five cable channels. You will be teaching students how
to use studio cameras, audio board and TriCaster switcher, along with how to
direct and edit a complete show. You will champion the organizational mission,
strategies, and brand.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct CAN TV training classes, including studio, field production and
  editing.
• Conduct workshops, orientations, and practice sessions.
• Work with Training team to create class and workshop schedules.
• Perform administration duties including outreach, class registration and
  follow up.
• Learn and incorporate new production equipment and procedures into
  the Training curriculum.
• Create instructional material and training videos for Training YouTube
  channel.
• Prepare reports regarding training, administrative and other activities.
• Implement procedures and enforce rules relating to organizational
  policies.
• Work with Training/Production database and keep up to date.
• Troubleshoot and report equipment issues.
• Perform other related duties and assist with CAN TV productions, as
  needed.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in use of video and audio equipment for studio and field
  productions.
• Experience directing studio and field productions.
• Proficiency in editing with Premiere Elements and Adobe Creative Cloud
  apps.
• Experience in teaching video production and editing software.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong presentation, organizational, administrative, and writing skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and technical skills.
• Flexible work schedule. Must be able to work approximately 39 hours per
  week and must be able to work evening and weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Some college
• Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus.

To Apply:
Start date: immediate.

This position is part of the NABET/CWA Local 41 bargaining unit at CANTV
with a salary of $17/hour plus a generous benefits package and free
parking.
• Submit resume to: hr@cantv.org
• No phone calls please.

CAN TV is an equal-opportunity employer.

CAN TV is an independent nonprofit established in 1983 as the public's space on cable television, free of commercials, filters, and censors. It is one of the largest and most prominent public, education, and government (PEG) programming providers in the nation. With five local channels, CAN TV airs the diversity of people and ideas that reflect Chicago, including voices often excluded from the mainstream media.

CAN TV is hiring a Digital Marketing Coordinator. We seek a talented individual, committed to excellence who enjoys the challenges and opportunities of a fast-paced environment. The individual should share a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Position Summary – Digital Marketing Coordinator

The Digital Marketing Coordinator will support CAN TV’s efforts through strategic management of websites, social media and email campaigns that reflect the organization’s mission and brand. The successful candidate will be a dynamic team player, able to readily capitalize on current trends to contribute to growing CAN TV online and social media presence.  Through this position, CAN TV seeks to build public awareness, increase stakeholder engagement and drive support of CAN TV.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Manage Editorial Calendar.
• Manage social media.
• Create social media kits and ensure their distribution to hosts and guests with assistance from CAN TV Signature Program Supervisor. 
• Track analytics for social media platforms.
• Build effective eblasts and digital campaigns that inspire action and engagement.
• Lead the planning, research, writing, designing of creative assets and posting of brand-driven messaging across all CAN TV platforms.
• Manage boosted posts and report on their performance.
• Launch and manage fundraisers on social media platforms.
• Coordinate and perform updates on CAN TV website.
• Work with Communications and Development teams to develop strategy, concepts and ideas for the promotion and marketing of CAN TV.
• Coordinate photography for Signature programs and special events.

Skills/Qualifications

• Strong ability to execute work with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens. 
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of two years performing a wide variety of digital marketing functions including email marketing and social media
• Proficiency in use of website management systems (CMS), including WordPress, as well as content optimization for SEO, and strong knowledge of HTML 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience launching and overseeing social media campaigns
• Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail. 
• Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance

To Apply

Start date: Immediate

This position is part of the NABET/CWA Local 41 bargaining unit at CAN TV with a salary of $17/hour plus a generous benefits package and free parking.  This position reports to CAN TV’s Chief of External Affairs.

CAN TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should submit cover letter and resume to hr@cantv.org.

No phone calls please.
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