Hiring: Director of On Air and Third Party Fundraising Company: KQED Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:11:06 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, Segment About the job Experience: •7+ years of experience in public media fundraising, audio production, broadcast programming, or a closely related field. Required Skills: •KQED envisions a public media organization with a culture that centers on human dignity, equity, and belonging. This will enable us to better serve and reflect the Bay Area through diverse and inclusive storytelling. •We value the contributions of marginalized people in society — including Black, Indigenous, and all people of color, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people — and we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, and we strongly encourage members of these communities to apply. •KQED Code of Ethics https://www.kqed.org/about/code-ethics •The Mission That Drives Us •This role will work hybrid between working in KQED's newly renovated headquarters and working remotely. •Audio Fundraising Strategy & Membership Drive Execution •Own the annual audio fundraising strategy, encompassing on-air pledge drives, podcast integrations, app presence, and broadcast spot campaigns. •Plan, produce, and direct all radio pledge drives to meet or exceed revenue and donor acquisition goals. Qualifications: •Proven success in managing on-air fundraising campaigns or similar broadcast-based fundraising/revenue initiatives. •Strong track record of developing effective messaging and marketing strategies across audio and digital platforms. •Visionary thinker with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans for audio-first fundraising. •Comprehensive expertise in public media fundraising principles, audience behavior, and campaign strategy. •Proficiency in project management, including staff scheduling, timeline development, and cross-team coordination. •Demonstrated ability to work as a peer partner across teams — particularly with digital, programming, development, and product functions. •Skilled at managing external vendors and freelancers to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget. •Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling fundraising messaging and facilitate cross-functional alignment. Compensation: •$125,547 - $137,000 / year •KQED envisions a public media organization with a culture that centers on human dignity, equity, and belonging Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!