GENERAL MANAGER/PUBLIC BROADCASTING
Central Michigan University - Pontiac, Michigan, United States, 48340![Central Michigan University](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.Position Information Posting Number: S-3400Position Number: 68280Type of Recruitment: ExternalPosition Title: GENERAL MANAGER/PUBLIC BROADCASTINGPosition Summary Directs all aspects of Public Broadcasting including: television and radio programming, development, engineering, and business services. Develops and delivers cohesive programs to enhance the university’s image and public relations, while promoting and maintaining clear and consistent connections between Public Broadcasting and CMU. Leads efforts to develop partnerships both on campus and across the coverage area. Works to ensure the financial stability of the organization through ongoing fundraising efforts and necessary cost control. Provides leadership and vision to the department as it moves beyond traditional broadcast into multi-platform media distribution.Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in business, broadcasting, or a related field.Six years of management experience, including leadership in broadcasting or a related field.Experience participating with senior management in strategic decision-making.Demonstrated success in leading fundraising efforts and securing external funding.Demonstrated ability to interface and work cooperatively with external units and organizations.Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, and supervise other professionals.Demonstrated commitment to diversity.Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree, preferably in business, broadcasting, or a related field.Experience working in a unionized environment.Experience with a joint licensee of both television and radio.Experience working in a university setting.Experience with digital television conversion.Experience in securing external grants.Experience developing partnerships with external organizations, specifically in higher education.Demonstrated ability to incorporate and implement change in an organization to improve performance and results.Duties & Responsibilities
Plans and leads the complex activities of a joint licensee public broadcasting unit.Provides strategic direction for long-term financial stability to a unit that relies on non-university funds for 80% of the operating budget.Develops and delivers cohesive programs to enhance the university’s image and public relations, while promoting and maintaining clear and consistent connections between Public Broadcasting and CMU.Leads efforts to develop partnerships with other university units and external organizations, including rural schools, particularly as it relates to connecting and converting content to digital media.Participates in university-wide decision-making as a member of the President’s Senior Leadership team.Provides strategic leadership in responding to various external changes and influences, including those promulgated by the FCC, other federal agencies, and statewide initiatives.Leads all unit activities including programming, fundraising, outreach, engineering, and business operations.Leads efforts at securing external grant funds to support activities, as well as major gifts.Provides leadership in expanding opportunities for public broadcasting beyond traditional areas to broaden funding base and external support.Oversees policy planning and implementation.Provides oversight of budgetary planning and expenditures.Manages the direction, development, and leadership of staff.Ensures compliance with government and licensee regulations.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision Exercised Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams.Message to Applicants Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.Employee Group Professional & Administrative - SalaryPay Range $140,000 - $160,000 per yearLocation Mount Pleasant, MIAbout the Department Central Michigan University serves nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs.Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.Optional & Required Documents
Required DocumentsResume/Curriculum VitaeCover LetterOptional DocumentsRecommendation LettersOther Document (1)List of ReferencesCMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community.
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