PBS Reno Hires Development Officer
RENO, NV (DEC 16, 2024) — PBS Reno has hired Blake Zacarias for the role of Development Officer.
In his new role, Zacarias will interact with major donors whose contributions to PBS Reno make possible the award-earning local productions, thousands of Curiosity Classroom workshops, and exciting events for the community to enjoy throughout the year.
“I am thrilled to join the PBS Reno team,” said Zacarias. “As a lifelong learner, PBS has played a significant role in my journey, offering education and inspiration not just for myself but for our entire community. I am genuinely excited to contribute to an organization that positively impacts lives through trusted content and educational programming. I look forward to working alongside such a passionate team to continue fostering knowledge and connection in our community.”
Zacarias most recently served as a sales talent development manager at ITS Logistics, where he managed a high-performing sales team of up to 25 employees and oversaw sales operations that generated $250,000 in monthly revenue via sales metrics, coaching techniques, trainings, and strategic team placement. Beginning in June 2021, Zacarias also held the roles of manager of sales training, senior logistics sales executive, and logistics sales executive at ITS Logistics. Zacarias earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno and has an Associate Degree in Business from Truckee Meadows Community College.
“We’re so happy to have Blake on board as our new Development Officer,” said Emma Glenn, PBS Reno Vice President of Development. “He brings a fresh perspective, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a thoughtful approach to relationship-building. His passion for learning, combined with his proven ability to cultivate meaningful connections, makes him a perfect fit for our mission. We’re excited for the energy and insight he will bring as we continue growing our impact together.”
About PBS Reno
As of November 2024, PBS Reno is enjoyed by more than 540,000 monthly viewers in northern and central Nevada and northeastern California across several platforms including three broadcast channels (PBS Reno 5.1, Reno Create 5.2, and PBS KIDS on PBS Reno 5.3), a YouTube channel, YouTube TV, online, livestreams, and digital platforms. PBS Reno provides PBS national programming and award-earning, locally-produced content, with many local segments posted weekly to PBS Reno’s YouTube Channel. PBSReno.org provides engaging interactive content, including the video portal at watch.PBSReno.org that streams all locally-produced content and most PBS national content. PBS Reno serves students, teachers, parents and caregivers through immersive educational services including Curiosity Classroom Workshops that bring classroom lessons to life with standards-based lessons and activities. Through the support of local corporations and foundations, as well as thousands of individual members, PBS Reno has been delivering public television and educational services to the communities it serves since September 29, 1983.
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