Employment

WGTE Public Media, an equal opportunity employer, is dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding job vacancies at the station. We seek the help of local organizations to refer qualified applicants to our station. Organizations that wish to receive our vacancy information should contact Michelle Turner at WGTE Public Media by email at michelle_turner@wgte.org or by calling 419-380-4644.

Senior Director of Institutional Advancement

Leads WGTE's institutional advancement efforts with a primary focus on cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major donors to advance the organization's mission and long-term financial sustainability. Provides strategic leadership for fundraising initiatives and coordinates cross-functional advancement efforts by working in partnership with the leaders of Member Services, Business Development, Marketing/Communications and the contracted Grants Administrator to align fundraising, membership, sponsorship, grant and communication strategies with organizational priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Major Gifts and Philanthropic Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors and prospective donors. 
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with individuals, foundations, corporations and community leaders to increase philanthropic support. Partner with the President & CEO on leadership gifts, major gift solicitations and transformational giving opportunities. 
• Develop and expand planned giving initiatives to strengthen long-term financial sustainability. 
• Maintain an active portfolio of major donor prospects and establish strategies for donor cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship. 

Fundraising and Institutional Advancement Strategy

• Align the organization's overall fundraising strategy, including annual giving, membership growth initiatives, major gifts, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, underwriting and grants.
• Coordinate institutional advancement initiatives across Member Services, Business Development, Marketing/Communications and the contracted Grants Administrator to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. 
• Partner with Member Services to develop strategies that retain existing members, recruit new members and expand Benefactor Circle participation.
• Identify new philanthropic, corporate, and community funding opportunities that diversify and strengthen revenue. 
• Monitor fundraising performance and recommend strategies that maximize contributed revenue. 

Stakeholder Engagement and Community Partnerships

• Represent WGTE with major donors, corporate leaders, foundation representatives, government officials, sponsors and community partners. 
• Cultivate strategic partnerships that strengthen philanthropic investment and community engagement. 
• Serve as an ambassador for WGTE by building relationships that advance the organization's mission and visibility throughout the region. 

Philanthropic Events and Donor Engagement

• Provide strategic leadership for philanthropic events that support donor cultivation, stewardship and fundraising objectives. 
• Collaborate with internal staff, volunteers, sponsors and community partners to develop and execute fundraising events that strengthen donor relationships and increase philanthropic support. 
• Partner with Marketing/Communications and Business Development to ensure fundraising events align with organizational messaging, sponsorship opportunities and community engagement goals. 
• Work with the President & CEO to identify opportunities for donor recognition, cultivation and stewardship through special events and organizational activities. 
• Evaluate the effectiveness of philanthropic events and recommend strategies to enhance donor engagement, financial performance and community impact. 

Marketing, Communications and Cross-Department Collaboration

• Partner with the Marketing/Communications team to align messaging and campaigns with fundraising and donor engagement strategies. 
• Collaborate with Business Development and Member Services to support sponsorship, membership and donor initiatives. 
• Coordinate cross-functional advancement efforts that promote consistent messaging, donor stewardship and organizational priorities. 
• Collaborate with organizational leadership to utilize audience research and community feedback in support of fundraising and advancement planning. 

Strategic Leadership and Vision

• Collaborate with the President & CEO to develop and implement institutional advancement strategies that support WGTE's mission and long-term sustainability. 
• Serve as the organization's senior leader for institutional advancement, ensuring coordinated fundraising, donor engagement, sponsorship, membership, grants, and community outreach efforts.
• Advise the President & CEO on fundraising priorities, philanthropic trends, and major donor opportunities. 

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the President & CEO. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides functional supervision of the Business Development and Institutional Advancement Specialist in collaboration with the Head of Regional Business Development and Partnerships.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university in fields such as business administration, marketing, communications or related field.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible fundraising or institutional advancement experience, including major gift development and donor stewardship.
• Working knowledge of, and proficiency with, donor management software and Microsoft Office platforms.
• Strong public speaking and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated success in securing and managing grants and fundraising initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees in public or business administration, nonprofit leadership, media management, marketing and communications or a related field.
• Experience working in or with public broadcasting or educational media organizations.
• Developed network of key business, government, and other non-profit leaders within the community.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible fundraising or institutional advancement experience.

Salary: $105,000–$115,000/year

How to Apply
 
Submit a résumé and cover letter to employment@wgte.org. For full consideration, apply by September 4, 2026.
 

Business and Advancement Assistant

WGTE Public Media seeks an organized, detail-oriented Business and Advancement Assistant to support our Institutional Advancement and Business Development departments. This position helps advance WGTE’s mission through administrative support for fundraising, donor engagement, underwriting, sponsorships and partnerships.

Responsibilities include preparing correspondence, proposals, and reports; coordinating schedules and meetings; maintaining donor and business records; tracking agreements and follow-up activities; and assisting with donor communications and events.

Candidates should have an associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, prior administrative or customer service experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong communication, organizational, and proofreading skills, along with discretion when handling confidential information, are essential. A bachelor’s degree and experience in nonprofit, fundraising, marketing, or business development settings are preferred. Occasional evening or event support may be required.

Salary: $45,000–$50,000 annually

How to Apply
 
Send your letter and résumé to employment@wgte.org or Human Resources, P.O. Box 30, Toledo, OH 43614.
 

Production Intern

The WGTE Production Intern will spend the semester working with WGTE Public Media’s production crew. This unpaid internship includes the opportunity to shoot on various professional cameras, edit with the Adobe Creative Cloud software, and learn audio and lighting techniques. Interns will also join the production crew in providing live video feeds for event coverage and streaming.

Production Intern Application