Summary
Description
Free Speech TV (FSTV) is seeking a dedicated and relationship-driven Community Engagement Lead to coordinate cross-departmental teams and external partners to strategize and execute on-air viewer support campaigns and new donor retention and cultivation activities that serve fundraising and engagement goals.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Establishing cohesive fundraising campaign strategies across FSTV’s television channel, streaming platforms, website, direct mail, email, and social media accounts to convert viewers to donors. Campaigns include, but are not limited to, two-week pledge drives, special events, year-end giving, etc.
Coordinating (project management) internal and external teams and partners to implement these campaigns.
Writing scripts, fundraising emails, and other forms of copy to support these fundraising campaigns.
Delivering fundraising appeals to camera, to be used in these fundraising campaigns.
Working with other members of the Development and Creative teams to support FSTV’s Sponsorship program, including coordinating (project management) the creation of sponsor ad spots, social media posts, etc.
Participating in the regular activities of the Development and Creative teams.
Occasional travel may be required. This is not an all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned. The choice of duites and responsibilities as at the discretion of the employer.
Working hours are typically 9am MT – 5pm MT, Monday through Friday. This position does not require regular weekend or evening hours, and is not expected to exceed an average work week. FSTV currently works a hybrid work schedule, with one in-office day per week. This is subject to change.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of 4 years education and/or experience working with small- to mid-level donors, developing outreach campaigns, writing, marketing, and/or other related skills.
Skilled at coordinating projects and teams to meet goals and deadlines.
Who We’re Looking For:
Dedicated to social justice and a drive to affect change.
Energized by the opportunity to build effective and innovative outreach strategies.
Ability to make autonomous decisions that fit within the strategic direction, resource limitations, and culture of the organization.
Ability to learn on the job, spot issues, think quickly, and diplomatically deal with complex issues with sound judgment.
Self accountability, some external direction may be needed.
Exceptional written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills, with comfort in a client-facing role.
Outstanding analytical skills and ability to adhere to schedules and deadlines.
Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, consensus-oriented environment.
Comfortable managing multiple assignments simultaneously and effectively.
Who You’d Work With:
The FSTV staff of 16 is dedicated to social justice and is driven to affect change through independent news and storytelling. We believe strongly in the mission of FSTV and work closely to advance the organization and its impact. Every member of the team is integral to FSTV’s success, and we pride ourselves on our ability to work together to achieve this.
Programs We Use:
You don’t need prior knowledge of these programs, but we find it’s helpful to share up front what we use:
Google suite
MS365 suite
Saleseforce
Double the Donation
GiveLively
Beehiiv
Monday.com
FSTV’s Mission & History
Operating in its 30th year, Free Speech TV (FSTV) is a national, nonprofit, independent news network whose mission is to empower a multiracial democracy to build a more just, equitable world. Powered by its viewers, FSTV amplifies the voices not heard on corporate networks and lifts up the efforts of ordinary people working on the frontlines of racial, economic, and environmental justice. Using the power of media, FSTV believes it can help foster a just, kind, and sustainable world built by people who are inspired by diverse voices, surprising conversations, and fearless truth-telling.
Free Speech TV airs 24/7 with daily news programs like Democracy Now! and The Thom Hartmann Program, with weekly current affairs series like Gay USA and ICT, with award-winning documentaries, and with special coverage of events and movements like Netroots Nation, Bioneers and the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. FSTV reaches 30 million US homes via DISH, DIRECTV, local cable affiliates, Sling TV, Roku, Apple TV, Alexa, social media and freespeech.org.
Location
This is a hybrid remote/in-person position. At this time, this position is expected to be in office at least 1 day per week at FSTV’s headquarters in Denver, Colorado and remote 4 days per week. Occasional extra office days may be required. Free Speech TV will provide necessary equipment to work from home, but you will need a space to work remotely 4 days a week. The remote/in-person schedule is subject to change.
Working hours are typically Monday-Friday from 9am – 5pm MT.
A Note About Health & Safety Protocols
Free Speech TV values the health and safety of its employees over all other considerations. At this time, due to relaxed guidance from the CDC, we have removed our mask and vaccination requirements as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, FSTV reserves the right to mandate employees wear masks and be vaccinated while physically with other employees (such as in the office) or at an organization-sponsored event.
Free Speech TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based upon age, race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, status as a veteran, status as an individual with a disability or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
Benefits
This is a FLSA exempt position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short-term/long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, 401k retirement plan.
Additional benefits include nine (9) paid holidays, plus the week between Dec. 26 and Dec. 31; ten (10) to twenty (20) paid days off for employees, based on years served. Free Speech TV also provides paid Sick Leave, Personal Days, Parental Leave, Sabbatical Leave, and a 401k plan.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and up to three writing samples to kristine@freespeech.org with the subject line "Community Engagement Lead."
Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:
- Why are you interested in joining the FSTV team?
- As a candidate, what could you immediately bring to the table?
- What is a project that you’re proud of? What was your contribution to the project and how did you define success?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Karen Ward at KWard@hiline.co.
