General Manager for Northwest Public Broadcasting

Title:

1370-NN - Broadcast Telecommunications Director

Business Title:

General Manager for Northwest Public Broadcasting

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

This recruitment is being conducted by a third party. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THRU THE WORKDAY SYSTEM. Please see Application Instructions below on how to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious information is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/ . Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions..

Overview

We are seeking an exceptional leader to become the next General Manager of Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB), a service of the Edward R. Murrow School of Communication at Washington State University. Based in Pullman, Washington, NWPB spans a network of 19 radio stations and two television stations, plus 14 radio and two TV translators, reaching 3.6 million people in 44 counties. NWPB operates as a combined multi-media organization, delivering TV, radio, digital media and streaming services to approximately 80% of Washington state as well as parts of Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia.

Essential Functions

The General Manager of NWPB oversees the statewide network, bringing strategic and visionary leadership to the planning and execution of all aspects of the organization’s structure, operations and finances. Reporting to the Dean of the Murrow College of Communication at WSU, the General Manager is responsible for and directs the use of all resources and assets of NWPB including personnel, financial, physical infrastructure, and broadcast/digital content. As the leader of a mission-driven organization, the General Manager will actively work with the fundraising and other revenue teams for NWPB.

Job Requirements

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications or a related field, and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience, including at least four (4) years of management/supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements

• Proven experience managing organizational changes

• Knowledge and experience of rapidly changing media technology and audience needs.

• Demonstrated familiarity and experience leading revenue generation and fundraising activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in public, non-commercial broadcasting or in management and operating functions in nonprofit administration, news and public affairs reporting, governmental agency administration and/or corporate social responsibility leadership.

• Experience in digital media production, live and web streaming.

• Understanding of FCC regulations and compliance.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

• Understanding of, or experience in, university and dual licensee operations.

The full position description can be found at: Northwest Public Broadcasting (nwpb.org)

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
 

Department Name:

Northwest Public Broadcasting
 

Department Link:

https://murrow.wsu.edu/ and https://www.nwpb.org/

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 

FTE:

100%

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99163

Permanent/Temporary:

Temporary. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their materials to NETA Consulting by Friday, October 29, 2021 at 11:59PM.

Application Instructions:

This recruitment is being conducted by a third party. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THRU THE WORKDAY SYSTEM. NETA Consulting is assisting NWPB with this search. Please submit a cover letter, resume and one-page vision statement for NWPB and public media to: [email protected]

Required Documents:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• A one-page vision statement for NWPB and public media

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .

Title:

1370-NN - Broadcast Telecommunications Director

Business Title:

General Manager for Northwest Public Broadcasting

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

This recruitment is being conducted by a third party. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THRU THE WORKDAY SYSTEM. Please see Application Instructions below on how to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious information is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/ . Please contact HRS at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions..

Overview

We are seeking an exceptional leader to become the next General Manager of Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB), a service of the Edward R. Murrow School of Communication at Washington State University. Based in Pullman, Washington, NWPB spans a network of 19 radio stations and two television stations, plus 14 radio and two TV translators, reaching 3.6 million people in 44 counties. NWPB operates as a combined multi-media organization, delivering TV, radio, digital media and streaming services to approximately 80% of Washington state as well as parts of Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia.

Essential Functions

The General Manager of NWPB oversees the statewide network, bringing strategic and visionary leadership to the planning and execution of all aspects of the organization’s structure, operations and finances. Reporting to the Dean of the Murrow College of Communication at WSU, the General Manager is responsible for and directs the use of all resources and assets of NWPB including personnel, financial, physical infrastructure, and broadcast/digital content. As the leader of a mission-driven organization, the General Manager will actively work with the fundraising and other revenue teams for NWPB.

Job Requirements

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications or a related field, and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience, including at least four (4) years of management/supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements

• Proven experience managing organizational changes

• Knowledge and experience of rapidly changing media technology and audience needs.

• Demonstrated familiarity and experience leading revenue generation and fundraising activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in public, non-commercial broadcasting or in management and operating functions in nonprofit administration, news and public affairs reporting, governmental agency administration and/or corporate social responsibility leadership.

• Experience in digital media production, live and web streaming.

• Understanding of FCC regulations and compliance.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

• Understanding of, or experience in, university and dual licensee operations.

The full position description can be found at: Northwest Public Broadcasting (nwpb.org)

Additional Information:

Area/College:

Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
 

Department Name:

Northwest Public Broadcasting
 

Department Link:

https://murrow.wsu.edu/ and https://www.nwpb.org/

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 

FTE:

100%

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99163

Permanent/Temporary:

Temporary. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their materials to NETA Consulting by Friday, October 29, 2021 at 11:59PM.

Application Instructions:

This recruitment is being conducted by a third party. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THRU THE WORKDAY SYSTEM. NETA Consulting is assisting NWPB with this search. Please submit a cover letter, resume and one-page vision statement for NWPB and public media to: [email protected]

Required Documents:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• A one-page vision statement for NWPB and public media

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .