Title: General Manager of Public Broadcasting WGVU-TV & WGVK

Title: General Manager of Public Broadcasting WGVU-TV & WGVK-TV, WGVU-AM/FM& WGVS-AM/FM Station: WGVU Public Media Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Summary and responsibilities: The GM heads efforts to develop partnerships across the coverage area and on campus and works to ensure the financial stability of the organization through on-going fundraising efforts and necessary cost control. The GM provides leadership and vision to the department as it moves beyond traditional broadcast and digital distribution into new and emerging technologies. • Plans and leads the complex activities of a joint licensee public broadcasting operation. • Responsible for the direction, development, and leadership of staff. • Provides strategic direction and oversight for budgetary planning, expenditures and long- term financial sustainability. • Provides leadership in expanding opportunities for public broadcasting beyond traditional areas to broaden funding base and external support. • Leads efforts to develop partnerships with other university units and external organizations. • Provides strategic leadership, including responding to changes mandated by the CPB, FCC, other federal and state agencies. • Responsible for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. • Leads all unit activities including programming, marketing, fundraising, outreach, engineering and business operations. • Leads efforts at securing external grant funds to support activities, as well as major gifts. • Responsible for policy planning and implementation. Required qualifications and education: • Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in business, broadcasting, or related field. • Five years of upper management experience, including leadership in broadcasting or a related field. • Demonstrated ability to manage, lead, and supervise other professionals. • Demonstrated success in leading fundraising efforts and securing external funding and grants. • Experience participating with senior management in strategic decision-making. • Demonstrated ability to interface and work cooperatively with external units and organizations. • Demonstrated commitment to diversity. • Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. • Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Demonstrated experience in developing partnerships with external organizations. • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Preferred qualifications and education: • Master's Degree, preferably in business, communications, or related field. • Demonstrated experience with a joint licensee of both television and radio. • Demonstrated experience in a university setting. • Previous experience with collective bargaining. • Demonstrated ability to incorporate and implement change to improve performance and results. • Demonstrated experience in digital television upgrades and conversion. Supervision exercised: • Supervisors are expected to support the leadership expectations of Grand Valley State University and foster a culture that inspires excellence, diversity, equal opportunity, and a welcoming work environment. • The GM is the appointing officer for WGVU and reports to the Vice President for University Relations. How to apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select "Apply now". Please include a cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. On the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail address for three professional references. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331- 2215. .

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