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WICN Public Radio, Inc. General Manager Position Description
WICN Public Radio, Inc., New England’s Jazz and Folk Station located in central Massachusetts seeks a General Manager. Reporting to the board of directors, this position is responsible for all operations of the station including fundraising, community relations, programming, human resources, finance, regulatory compliance, and technology.
Located in our new facilities in downtown
Worcester, MA, WICN Public Radio, Inc. is a 40 year old NPR affiliate
with seven paid staff, 100 volunteers, and an operating budget of roughly
$500,000. WICN provides 20 hours per day of predominately jazz programming
serving a loyal, long time listener base of 35,000. The station is a
cultural force in the central MA area and highly regarded within the
jazz community for its programming and ambitious concert schedule.
This position is an opportunity for a
strong, creative, and dynamic leader who enjoys independence and a "hands
on" approach within a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment.
Key Responsibilities
General Management
The general manager should have strong management skills and bears responsibility for all aspects of operations including operating budget, human resources, legal including FCC and CPB regulations, licensing requirements, state and federal reporting requirements, and technical operations including transmitter, tower, web site, and buildings. The successful candidate should have strong skill in planning, organizing, oversight, supervision, and communication with multiple constituencies.
Funding and Development
The general manager oversees all aspects of fundraising and directly participates in developing corporate relationships and underwriting support. The general manager has responsibility for maintaining and expanding funding from both public and private grant sources.
Public Relations
The general manager is the public face
of WICN in the community, the media, and in strategic partnerships.
The general manager works closely with the board of directors and maintains
key relationships with various foundations, strategic partners, cultural/educational
institutions, and community resources. The general manager develops
and maintains effective relationships with FCC, NPR, APR, CPB, PRI,
PTFP and other local, state, and national broadcast agencies.
Programming
The general manager oversees all programming, concerts, and community programs. A passion for public radio is required. Experience in public radio and/or jazz programming is a plus. The general manager is responsible for compliance with copyright and royalty regulations. The general manager is responsible for planning and implementing new technologies and media delivery platforms, and using Arbitron and listener survey data to build listener loyalty and support.
Strategy and Planning
The general manager works with the board
of directors to develop strategy and plans to enhance WICN’s positioning
as a premier jazz station and as an important cultural resource and
center of influence in the community. The general manager develops plans
for the station’s long term fiscal and operational strength and is
also responsible for developing a vision for the station’s internet
presence. WICN has a number of strategic partnerships within the community
which the general manager will nurture and develop.
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@wicn.org with WICN General Manager in the subject line.
