Station General Manager
University of Arkansas
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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School of Journalism and Strategic Media
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Summary of Job Duties:
The General Manager/Director will lead KUAF 91.3FM, the Public Radio Station at the University of Arkansas housed within the School of Journalism and Strategic Media. This position will provide overall management, leadership, and planning, and will supervise fundraising, content development and delivery, and technical system development for KUAF.The position will have responsibilities in the following areas:
• Leadership and Administration: Providing leadership to achieve KUAF's mission and strategic goals; keeping up changes and innovations in public media sphere, particularly digital media; raising the profile of the station across the region and the industry
• Development and Growth: Expanding listenership, membership and sustaining membership; cultivating major donors, community and local foundation support; cultivating and strengthening underwriter relationships and support
• Human Resources: Overseeing employee recruitment, selection, performance management, and individual and team development; working with University and College HR departments to create and post job positions; developing KUAF’s organizational chart to achieve station’s strategic goals
• Financial Management: Developing and administering station budgets and financial performance including bookkeeping and audit; administering and reporting to funders as appropriate; will be responsible for the production of KUAF’s Annual Financial Report & Audit using Corporation for Public Broadcasting guidelines
• Programming: Leading programming staff to ensure on-air content is compelling, differentiated, and engaging for our target audience; working with KUAF News Director to ensure station’s reporting is accurate, impactful, and meets journalism’s ethical standards; will produce and analyze Nielsen Reports twice a year, and station promotion
• Technology and Media: Managing acquisition, implementation, maintenance and replacement of station technologies, including new media
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
College degree in journalism, communications, business or related field
Experience with managing public radio, commercial radio and/or audio creative production for media entity
Experience managing a media team in a top 100 market
Experience overseeing budget and administration of a media staff
Experience in fundraising and community relations
Demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of QuickBooks and related financial audit and financial report tools.
Experience expanding audience engagement for a radio station or similar media platform.
Experience working with public media entities such as NPR, CPB, etc.
Strong public relations/speaking skills
Demonstrated ability to evaluate community needs and develop station services and programs to meet those needs.
Experience in marketing and live events.
Experience in innovative program development.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of public broadcasting industry issues, trends, rules, and FCC/CPB regulations
Direct knowledge and fundraising background including major gifts and grants
Knowledge of audio network systems, radio automation software, recording technology and equipment
Knowledge of supervisory practices and issues
Skill in word processing, spreadsheets, traffic and fundraising software systems, accounting software, presentation software, etc.
Excellent interpersonal skills reflected in an ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present an accessible, professional and personable image
Strong public presentation skills necessary to represent KUAF successfully to the community, grantors, regulatory agencies, and other collaborators
Ability to demonstrate a high level of energy and obvious enthusiasm and passion for the work of KUAF
Demonstrated organizational and leadership abilities including ability to prioritize tasks and practice effective time management
Demonstrated ability in planning and implementing long and short-range development initiatives in conjunction with strategic planning processes
Demonstrated ability to evaluate community needs and to develop stations services to meet these needs
Fundraising ability, including grant writing, donor/member program management, and/or event coordination
Ability to promote and foster collegiality; initiate and/or support change, creativity, and innovation processes
Additional Information:
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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