Linda Jacobs
Madison, MS *****
aduvd3@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience:
Manager of Public Education and Government TV
City of Jackson, MS - Jackson, MS
** ***** of experience
•Managed the day to day operations of television stations
•Managed staff, schedules and salary
•Managed 105 public producers
•Produced public affairs shows for city departments
•Ordered state of the art control room, studio and editing equipment
•Managed and created annual budget
•Wrote and edited public service announcements
•Managed various projects to include promotion and ribbon cutting ceremonies for local businesses
Development and underwriting Director
Foundation for Public Broadcasting - Jackson, MS
8 years of experience
•Raised corporate and individual endowments for MS Public Broadcasting •Sold underwriting sponsorships for public radio and television
Managed the phone bank during telethons
Program Director
WDBD Fox 40 Television Station - Jackson, MS
12 years of experience
•Coordinated program schedules for local and National programming •Negotiated syndicated contracts for shows
•Prepared Nielsen and FCC reports
Negotiate
•Scheduled Satellite feeds
•Managed programming staff
Education
B.S. Mass Communications
Jackson State University - Jackson, MS
Skills
• Underwriting
• Contract Negotiation
• Public Relations
• Budgeting
• Management
• Marketing
• Staff Management
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Business Development
• Excellent Communication Skills
Certifications and Licenses
3rd Class Radio Broadcasting License
Present
Licensed to Broadcast on air
Groups
National Association of Broadcasters
Present
Being a member awards the opportunity of learning about new broadcast experiences and state of the art equipment.