Development Communications Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR), the nonprofit public media company of Western North Carolina, is searching for a Development Communications Specialist . This role is ideal for a dynamic and motivated communications professional with a strong background in proposal writing, social media fundraising campaigns, and nonprofit outreach. The successful candidate will be highly organized, able to inter-departmentally cross-train and will support BPR’s mission by securing funding through grants, contributing to fundraising initiatives, and developing communications materials. This role requires creativity, attention to detail, care for results, and a passion for the intersection of public media and community engagement.

Qualifications : Experience

• Proven track record of successfully writing and securing grants from foundations, corporations, and government entities.
• Deep experience with organic social media campaigns and strategies, including content creation, calls to action and donor engagement.
• Knowledge of or experience with effective newsletter production for digital fundraising or donor engagement materials is a plus.

Skills

Additional Requirements

Compensation :

Annual salary range of $54,000-58,000 - Depending on Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance (80% paid), Dental Insurance (80% paid), Vision Insurance (80% paid), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% Match, Phone / Internet Stipend, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Culture

Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR) exists to provide Western North Carolinians with a deeper understanding of one another and the world - by being an essential, independent source of trusted news and cultural content.

BPR is an independent, nonprofit news and media organization producing award-winning journalism and cultural programming that inspires, informs, connects, and reflects the people and places of Western North Carolina. Our two broadcast services and digital platforms reach more than 650,000 people across 14 Appalachian counties.

BPR’s blind initial screening process helps ensure fairness in hiring. Personal identifiers (such as name, gender, age, race, and educational institutions) are removed from initial materials so our review focuses only on each candidate’s skills and experience. This is one of the ways that we actively advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across our operations. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of traditionally underrepresented or underserved communities.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do at BPR

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Grant Writing and Proposal Development (25%)

Digital Campaign Strategy (25%)

Pledge Drive and Fundraising Initiative Support (20%)

Event Coordination and Communications Support (30%)

Additional duties include :

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field OR equivalent work experience

Physically work in Asheville office (not remote)

Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Accept a background check to be performed

English

Knowledge in : Microsoft Office

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blue Ridge Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Blue Ridge Public Radio are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, generation, family or parental status, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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