AETN Employment
AETN has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Arkansas since 2002. The Arkansas Psychological Association honored AETN 3 times at the state level and nominated AETN for national awards. In 2008 the American Psychological Association named AETN one of the five most psychologically healthy workplaces in the nation and recognized AETN's team activities with a "Best Practice" award. AETN is the first entity in the history of the national APA program to win both awards.
Since 2008 AETN has received top honors in Arkansas from the Governor's Work Life Balance Program and the Mature Workers Program. In 2012 AETN was named Ambassador for both programs, as the first entity in the state to receive both prestigious awards. AETN is a great place to work! Join us!
AETN, The Arkansas Educational Television Network is looking for organizations involved in assisting job seekers. If your organization would like to be notified of job vacancies at AETN, please submit a written request to receive job vacancy announcements to:
AETN Human Resources350 S. Donaghey Ave.
Conway, AR 72034
Employment Opportunities
- Engineering Division Manager (Chief Technology Officer)
AETN is seeking an entrepreneurial & innovative Chief Technology Officer with the vision & the technical expertise to lead the organization through a pivotal time of technological convergence & the expansion of multiplatform production & delivery system. The ideal candidate will be able to translate ideas into action, effectively manage complex projects; & accomplish ambitious goals via strong leadership & effective management. Oversee media & information technology, broadcast & digital distribution, engineering, facilities & infrastructure services. Responsible for the planning, management of the Engineering Department, IT & Enterprise Systems, Media Engineering, & Systems Engineering & Integration for AETN. The CTO will also work with Senior Leadership to develop, budget & implement an organizational technology strategy that serves both current & future needs in an evolving media environment. This position guides a staff of more than a dozen employees with direct reports who oversee broadcast engineering, RF transmission &d information systems.
Desired Qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related field. Min. 6 years of management exp. in Television broadcast processes with a strong understanding of the technology necessary to support a growing multiplatform digital presence. Including 3 years in a professional supervisory capacity Ability to coordinate 24/7 response to technical emergencies. Ability to attain a cutting-edge organizational knowledge base by interfacing with leading broadcast professionals & researching relevant technical literature. An understanding of the workings of a statewide public broadcasting network is a plus.
Apply online arstatejobs.com Only completed state applications with work history will be accepted. We do not accept resumes in lieu of completing the state application. AA/EEO/ADA Employer – Workplace Winner of the Governor’s Mature Workers Ambassador Award and named as a Governor’s Work-Life Balance Ambassador. Arkansas Educational Television Network is the only statewide public media network in Arkansas. Broadcasting on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), aetn.org & multiple digital platforms, AETN delivers local, award-winning productions & trusted PBS programming that enhances lives & provides lifelong learning opportunities for audiences of all ages.
- Production Division Director (Executive Producer)
Arkansas Educational Television Network (AETN), Arkansas's PBS member station, seeks a Production Director/Executive Producer for the network's Content Team, working with management in the provision of quality in-house general audience productions for broadcast, VOD and online platforms as well as with the independent content community; supervises production staff; writes program treatments; drafts program topic research; reviews television programs prior to broadcast for quality and achievement of purpose; builds, reviews and manages fiscal year projects. Acts as a liaison with production contractors; negotiates terms and conditions of contracts.
Minimum Qualifications: The formal equivalent of a bachelor's degree in radio and television, journalism, plus five years of experience in television programming or a related field; including two years of supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications: Five years of progressive experience in media production techniques, standards and procedures, including supervision of production and creative employees in both studio and film production. Knowledge of and experience with state budgetary and purchasing techniques and procedures, FCC rules and guidelines; and specific production regulations for public broadcasting, including PBS. Grant writing for public media experience a definite plus. Background check is required. (Grade GS11).
Apply online to arstatejobs.com. Only completed state applications with work history will be accepted. We do not accept resumes in lieu of completing the state application. AA/EEO/ADA Employer.
Benefits
Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System - APERS
A contributory/non-contributory retirement plan for public employees. AETN contributes 13.47 percent of employee's salary. Eligibility: Current, regular, full-time state employees and part-time state employees worked in excess of 1,040 hours. APERS is not accepting new members from AETN.
Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
A contributory/non-contributory retirement plan for public employees. All new applicants are enrolled in the contributory program. AETN contributes 14 percent to both contributory/non-contributory plans. All new employees are enrolled in the contributory plan which requires a 6 percent employee contribution. Eligibility: Regular, full time state employees and part-time state employees who have worked in excess of 1,040 hours.
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities fund (TIAA/CREF)
Foundation non-contributory retirement plan. AETN contributes 12 percent of employee's gross bi-weekly salary. Eligibility: Foundation, regular, full time employees (after completion of 1 year employment).
Arkansas Diamond Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Pre-taxed earnings. Employee only contribution. Eligibility: Regular full-time state employees.
TIAA/CREF
403b Deferred Compensation Plan. Pre-taxed earnings. Employee only contribution. Eligibility: Regular full-time AETN Foundation employees after completion of 1 year of employment.
Health Insurance
Eligible state employees may choose one of three insurance plans provided to state employees. Cost of health insurance coverage is shared between employer and employee; premiums are deducted from bi-weekly pay. Eligibility: New hire state employees on the 1st day of the month after 30 days initial employment.
AETN Foundation employees are enrolled in a group health plan. Cost of health insurance coverage is shared between the employer and employee; premiums are deducted from bi-weekly pay. Eligibility: New hire AETN Foundation employees on the 1st day of the month after 90 days initial employment.
Arkansas Cafeteria Plan (ARCAP)
A tax free method to pay for eligible benefits such as: Dependent and elder care expenses (up to $5,000 per year), out of pocket medical expenses (up to $4,000 per year), and group health and life insurance premiums. Eligibility: Regular, full-time state employees.
Section 125 / Cafeteria Plan
A tax free method to pay for eligible benefits such as: Dependent and elder care expenses (up to maximum allowable), out of pocket medical expenses (up to maximum allowable), and group health and life insurance premiums. Eligibility: Regular, full-time AETN Foundation employees.
Employee Assistance Program
A program that provides counseling, information and referral service to community resources for employees. Eligibility: All regular, full-time State and AETN Foundation employees.
Holidays
Eleven paid holidays per year, listed as follows:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. / Robert E. Lee Day
- George Washington's Birthday / Daisy Gaston Bates Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- Employee Birthday
Eligibility: All regular full-time and extra help employees are eligible to receive holiday pay if they are in pay status on their last scheduled work day before the holiday and at least 1 hour on the first scheduled work day after the holiday. Employees who work less than full time may take the holiday at a rate proportionately equal to their time worked.
Annual Leave
Annual leave accruals begin on the first full month of employment. Accrual increases are based on continuous years of service.
| Years of Employment | Monthly | Annually |
| 0 - 3 years | 1 day | 12 days |
| 4 - 5 years | 1 day 2 hours | 15 days |
| 6 - 12 years | 1 day 4 hours | 18 days |
| 13 - 20 years | 1 day 6 hours | 21 days |
| More than 20 years | 1 day 7 hours | 22.5 days |
Unused annual leave time will carry over to the next year provided the 30 day maximum is not exceeded. Eligibility: All regular full time employees. Job share employees accrue leave time on a pro-rated basis. Extra help employees are not eligible for annual leave.
Sick leave
All regular full time employees earn 12 days of paid sick time per year (8 hours) per month for full-time employees. Unused sick leave will carry over to the next year provided the 120-day maximum is not exceeded.Eligibility: All regular full time employees. Job share employees would receive leave time on a pro-rated basis. Extra help employees are not eligible for leave.
Other paid time off
Jury Duty: Employees who miss work while performing jury duty will receive normal and full compensation.
Military Leave is granted at the rate of 15 days per calendar year, plus necessary travel time for annual training purposes. Up to 15 military leave days may be carried over to the succeeding year for a maximum of 30 military leave days for that calendar year. Eligibility: All employees who are members of the National Guard or any other of the reserve branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.