Job Description
Alabama State University invites applications for the position of Station Manager – WVAS. The successful candidate will direct, coordinate and supervise staff engaged in programming and operations activities at a full-time, professional radio station located at, and licensed to, historic Alabama State University in downtown Montgomery (AL). The primary format of the station is jazz, but daily programming also includes blues and gospel as well as talk and sports offerings. The Station Manager must be a leader with the vision, energy, and experience to build on the station’s longtime commitment to the information and entertainment needs of its audience while expanding the station’s engagement with the wider community. This position reports to the University’s Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Managerial
Oversees all staff, programming, administrative, financial, technical, and operational aspects of WVAS
Develops and executes all elements of the strategic plan for WVAS
Manages WVAS staff, to include goal setting, coaching, conducting annual evaluations, and hiring plans
Monitors industry trends, technology and the station’s competitive environment
Ensures an active social media presence and functioning website for the station
Serves as primary station liaison to the FCC, Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), Alabama Broadcasters Association, and other professional and community organizations
Ensures compliance with all Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements to include maintaining station license as well as observance of all radio broadcasting rules, regulations, and policies
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations
Acts as a liaison between WVAS and the community as well as University faculty, staff, and administration
Participates in professional development as applicable
Provides on-air presence as required
Performs all other job-related duties as directed by the supervisor
Fiscal
Prepares operational budgets and manages all expenditures of WVAS
Manages grants awarded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and all associated processes in a timely manner to meet grant deadlines, including budgets, audits, surveys, and training
Develops and executes a robust fundraising plan to include revenue goals as well as securing donors and underwriters from a pool of listener-contributors, foundations and corporate entities
Maintains an up-to-date database of listener-members, donors and underwriters
Coordinates and oversees a minimum of two (2) major fundraising activities annually
Seeks and secures additional grants from federal, state and non-profit entities
Works with Program Assistant to submit and monitor requisitions and purchase orders
Programming
Plans, develops and implements, in coordination with the Program Director and staff, a comprehensive format for WVAS to include excellent music, news, talk, and sports programming that appeals to current, new and diverse audiences
Develops regional and national programming initiatives based on knowledge of audience tastes and trends
Plans, develops and implements marketing strategies to promote programs to current and potential audience members
Oversees news operation to ensure excellence of content and timely delivery of first-rate newscasts, specials, and “live” news events
Advances local news opportunities for on-air and digital platforms in partnership with staff
Infrastructure
Oversees and ensures maintenance of the station’s equipment and facilities
Coordinates with station engineer on all required maintenance, repairs, and upgrades
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Radio/Television Broadcasting, or a similar filed, five (5) years of management experience required. Must have a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record.
Required Knowledge, and Skills
Strong, creative, and visionary management and leadership skills
Strong communications (oral and written) skills
Ability to quickly learn and apply new processes
Ability to consistently follow up on all business processes and orders
Ability to plan, assign and direct the work of subordinate employees in a workplace
Ability to set and manage multiple priorities
Ability to work with a variety of skilled/unskilled employees, professional staff, administrative personnel, and students
Knowledge of office administration and fiscal management
Computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe software
Ability to travel within and outside of the State of Alabama
Supplemental Information
EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.
Apply here: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/alasu/jobs/4853119/station-manager-wvas?keywords=wvas&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
