Job Opportunities at Prairie Public

Digital Communications Specialist (Fargo, ND)

Prairie Public Broadcasting, a regional public media organization, seeks an enthusiastic digital communications specialist to promote Prairie Public’s brand and content across all digital platforms, including social media, email newsletters, and website. Applicants should have a passion for public media, excellent written communication skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and familiarity with social media best practices. 

This is a full-time, on-site position with generous benefits. The normal work schedule is Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, increasing to as much as 45 hours a week during special events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Update social media content across all channels (primarily Facebook and Instagram), following social media trends and promotional priorities. This includes some design or editing of graphics for each platform, using Canva or a similar tool.
• Write and design email communications using Constant Contact – including weekly and monthly marketing emails, and occasional fundraising emails. Ensure emails follow industry best practices and promotional priorities. Analyze email performance and suggest improvements.
• Regularly update website content, removing outdated information and adding new content as needed.
• Attend monthly meetings and work with a third party to coordinate Google Ad Grant campaigns.
• Schedule podcast episodes to publish on time, using audio files and text provided by Prairie Public radio staff.
• Track and report monthly and quarterly analytics from all of our digital platforms.
• Send radio content to North Dakota Newspaper Association on a regular basis.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as backup to the Communications and Outreach Specialist in responding to viewer/listener emails and calls.
• Assist with membership and outreach events as needed.
• General organization of office and department resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (communications, public relations, marketing, or related field) or 1-2 years of equivalent experience required.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Exceptional interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to build positive, engaging relationships while maintaining confidentiality information.
• Professionally represent Prairie Public to donors and the public through written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Effectively build positive working relationships across departments, teams, and work groups.
• Persuasive communicator with ability to present information in simple compelling messages.
• Prior experience with email campaigns, multi-media projects, and/or copywriting a plus.
• Organized, self-starter with ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with openness to continuous improvement is a must.
• Strong technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. Digital proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google products. Must be able to perform accurate and high-speed data entry. Prior experience with email software Constant Contact or similar products preferred. Knowledge of graphic design a plus.
• Occasional evenings, weekends and travel required for events and professional development; flexibility is a must.
• Should be able to lift boxes up to 25-30 pounds and needs manual dexterity for data entry duties.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to HR@prairiepublic.org, or mail to: 

Prairie Public Broadcasting 
Human Resources
207 N 5th St.
PO Box 3240
Fargo, ND 58108-3240

Questions? Contact Jeni Williams, Human Resources Manager, at HR@prairiepublic.org or 701-241-6900 ext. 522.