Assistant General Manager - Public Radio East

SALARY:$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually

DIVISION:Administration

DEPARTMENT:Public Radio East

OPENING DATE:05/26/22

CLOSING DATE:06/16/22 05:00 PM

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

The Assistant General Manager (AGM) directly supports the General Manager (GM) in the operations and management of Public Radio East (PRE) in compliance with federal, state and industry mandated requirements and all special licenses.  Assists the GM to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic vision for the Public Radio East Network that includes budgeting, underwriting, external agency relations, publicity and advertising, and broadcast philosophy.  Maintains viability of the PRE Networks, including programming, operations, expansion engineering, and corporate and member services.   Provides leadership, supervision, mentorship, and training to PRE staff, on-air hosts, and volunteers.   Oversees Craven Community College students participating in PRE-sponsored curriculum and workforce development courses.  Provides administrative support to the PRE Foundation Board.  The AGM performs all duties of the GM during his/her absence.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the GM in the operations and management of PRE
  • Ensures compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) requirements
  • Develops and implements the PRE strategic vision, strategic plan, and goals
  • Develops and manages major donor programs, direct mail solicitations, telemarketing programs, and commercial marketing of sub-carrier channels and PRE tower space (vertical real estate)
  • Reviews and selects program material best suited for PRE listeners; researches and develops strategies to increase listenership in the PRE broadcast area
  • Develops the annual operating and capital projects budgets for approval by the Vice President for Administration and the PRE Foundation
  • Performs the duties of the GM during periods of GM absence
• Recruits, trains, and schedules volunteers for station fundraising events
• Supports curriculum and workforce development courses and programs related to broadcasting and journalism in partnership with College Deans and academic program managers
• Supervises the PRE underwriting program   
  • Generates fiscal revenue via public radio underwriting challenge grants; meets monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and new client goals and objectives
  • Provides training, assistance and supervision to PRE commission-based underwriters; maintains and strengthens valued relationships with current underwriting clients
  • Completes underwriting acknowledgments for broadcasts that meet established PRE standards and FCC regulations
• Oversees the preparation of all required internal sales documentation for review and approval
• Oversees the preparation and entering of sales contract information, daily logs, and billing using PRE’s radio traffic software
• Provides support for the community outreach program in the PRE broadcast area
• Develops and manages an “Emergency Repair/Response” plan in the event of a major equipment failure or another incident in which the station could be taken off the air
• Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of PRE Networks and the College’s mission, core values and goals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Journalism, Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning AND four (4) years’ experience in performing professional-level work in the field of activity OR an equivalent combination of education and qualifying professional experience that would provide the skills, knowledge, and ability needed to fulfill the duties assigned to the position.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Journalism, Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Experience utilizing membership database software (Allegiance) and listener database (Arbitron).

Public radio experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of FCC and Corporation for Public Broadcasting policies related to non-profit fundraising and development
• Knowledge of current trends in broadcasting; including technology, programming and fundraising 
• Knowledge of program evaluation techniques and methodology
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to public broadcasting
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of major gifts solicitation, practices and principles

Skills

• Demonstrated record of community engagement and collaboration, and of developing partnerships with individuals and organizations
• Demonstrated development experience, including major gift solicitation, on-line giving, on-air fundraising and planned giving
• Personnel management through motivating, training, development and directing people
• Advanced computer, technical, and industry tools literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, fundraising software systems, accounting software, presentation software and field of activity equipment, software and industry tools
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills with the ability to balance multiple issues and projects in a fast-paced environment

Abilities

• Ability to identify, strategize, implement and deliver programs and activities that result in positive and financially supportive relationships
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations and apply this knowledge to the performance of daily duties and responsibilities
• Ability to write and edit promotional or editorial copy
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Ability to work in and foster, a collaborative and team-oriented work style and environment
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports in conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve inaccuracies 
• Ability to understand, be sensitive to and respect the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Craven Community College’s students, employees and community

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cravencc/jobs/3616517/assistant-general-manager-public-radio-east

800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
252-638-7335

hr@cravencc.edu

Position #2022-00059
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER - PUBLIC RADIO EAST