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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message -----
<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A
title=mbrunson@acb.org href="mailto:mbrunson@acb.org">Melanie Brunson</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=leadership@acb.org
href="mailto:leadership@acb.org">leadership@acb.org</A> ; <A title=acb-l@acb.org
href="mailto:acb-l@acb.org">acb-l@acb.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Cc:</B> <A title=announce@acb.org
href="mailto:announce@acb.org">announce@acb.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:44 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [leadership] ACB Radio Job Announcement</DIV></DIV>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">
Dear ACB Members and friends,</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Please feel free to share the
announcement below with anyone you think might be interested, and thank you for
your help getting the word out.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Melanie Brunson, Executive
Director</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">American Council of the
Blind</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Managing Director, ACB Radio</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is seeking to
hire a Managing Director for ACB Radio, an Internet radio station operated by
ACB. The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight and
daily operation of all facets of ACB Radio, and for moderating the Internet
mailing lists associated with it. He or she will report directly to the
ACB Executive Director, but will receive input from the ACB President or his/her
designee and the Chairperson of the Board of Publications.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Duties shall include:</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<OL type=1>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Create and oversee programming for ACB Radio,
including but not limited to Main Menu; </SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Supervise the Program Director(s) for the several ACB
Radio streams where such Program Director(s) exist; </SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Provide technical support to listeners, and
broadcasters or potential broadcasters, as well as recruit new broadcasters,
develop/locate new content, promote ACB Radio and attract listeners to the ACB
Radio website;</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Work with developers to improve internally used
software;</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Collaborate with the ACB Executive Director and
Development Director to develop funding for the support of ACB
Radio;</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Serve as an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the ACB
Board of Publications, and provide periodic reports to that body at such
intervals and in such formats as that body may request;</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Provide to the ACB President and Executive Director,
on the 1<SUP>st</SUP> day of each month, written activity logs, which shall
include a complete list of ACB Radio and related management activities
undertaken during the previous month. Such logs may be submitted via
e-mail;</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Attend the ACB annual conference and oversee the
streaming of conference activities, including, but not limited to general
sessions, Friends In Art Showcase, ACB banquet, and any broadcasts of ACB
Radio Interactive from the exhibit hall;</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> Moderate ACB Radio Internet mailing lists, and
work closely with the ACB president, or his/her designee, to ensure consistent
implementation and presentation of list policies;</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Other duties as assigned.</SPAN></FONT> </LI></OL>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Minimum Qualifications:</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">- Demonstrated knowledge of the hardware and software
used for Internet radio broadcasting is essential;</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">- Demonstrated experience in radio production, including
the production of promotional announcements and a variety of program
content;</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">- Capacity to work with others as part of a team, and
when necessary, to take the lead and make decisions that are in the best
interest of ACB Radio;</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and
in writing;</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">- Experience supervising others is
desirable;</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">- Documented experience working with blindness issues is
an asset.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Interested individuals should submit a resume, and
samples of both written and audio materials they have produced to
</SPAN></FONT>Melanie Brunson, Executive Director, American Council of the
Blind, by December 3, 2009. Applications may be sent via e-mail to <A
href="mailto:mbrunson@acb.org">mbrunson@acb.org</A>, or mailed to 2200 Wilson
Blvd. Suite 650, Arlington, VA 22201.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Melanie Brunson</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Executive Director</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">American Council of the
Blind</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">2200 Wilson Blvd. Suite
650</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Arlington</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">,
</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">VA</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">
</SPAN></FONT><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">22201</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Ph. (202) 467-5081, (800)
424-8666</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Fax: (703)
465-5085</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><A
href="mailto:mbrunson@acb.org">mbrunson@acb.org</A></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P></DIV>
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