Date Posted: 7/14/2008
Position Title: Manager of Programming and Operations
Organization: Northwest Public Radio
Description: Northwest
Public Radio (NWPR)/Washington State University (WSU) invites
applications for the position of Manager of Programming and Operations
for its public radio operation.
This
is a full-time, 12-month, permanent Administrative/Professional
position which reports to the Radio Station Manager. The position
supervises and directs the work the Assistant Manager of Programming
and Operations, Music Director, Full-Time Program Hosts, and the
Regional Correspondent.
Principle Duties: Responsible for
monitoring and directing the overall sound of Northwest Public Radio’s two on-air
program services and the content of its website.
Utilizes multiple platforms to achieve an integrated media approach. Coordinates and manages the systems
and in-house operations required for successful daily operation of the NWPR network.
Position Description:
20% E Plan, schedule, promote, monitor,
acquire and control programming. Responsible
for directing content on NWPR’s two on-air program services and website.
Utilize an integrated media approach to place content on multiple platforms. Oversee the preparation of information
for ratings surveys by Arbitron and other ratings services.
Review, evaluate, and interpret audience research data for staff and supervisor.
15% E Hire, manage, evaluate and
supervise the members of the programming and operations team to provide excellent
service in operations, program planning, acquisitions, scheduling, production, on-air
promotions, and quality control of NWPR.
Schedule, train, monitor, and air-check hosts, producers, announcers and/or board
operators. Prepare, administer and
monitor NWPR programming and operations budget.
15% E Act as administrator for
mission critical broadcast systems in consultation with engineering staff.
Responsible for technical administration of satellite and program acquisition
equipment, automation system design and event programming, operation of audio production
facilities and distribution networks, remote control systems for transmitters, and
additional broadcast systems as they come on
line. Serve as liaison between radio and engineering
by reporting technical problems and following up on their resolutions.
15% E Serve as broadcast network coordinator in the
event of technical problems. Respond
to off-hours station problems and emergencies.
Facilitate resolution of technical issues related to network operational
needs. Requires extended hours, including weekend, evening, and holiday work, as
needed. Initiate necessary corrective
procedures to ensure smooth on-air operations.
Regularly assess and review the changing technical, logistical, and operational
needs of Northwest Public Radio.
15% E Plan, coordinate and direct
programming for on-air fundraising.
Be part of on-air pitch team during fund drives.
Serve as program host/announcer, including coverage of shifts in the absence
of other hosts/announcers. Prepare,
write, schedule, and produce station ID’s, promotional announcements and other program
elements, specials or features.
10% E Interact with listeners, donors
and other members of the public. Respond
to inquiries and complaints. Attend
station events and assist with donor cultivation.
5% E Collaborate with Murrow School
of Communications on projects of mutual benefit.
5% Other duties as
assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Demonstrated experience in public radio including, but not limited to; programming,
operations, new media, fundraising, supervision
of staff and volunteers, budgeting,
traffic, automation, production, and public relations.
Ability to organize, plan and schedule a variety of programming activities. Demonstrated on-air experience.
Must be able to effectively operate multi-station radio network board
and monitor remote transmitters with a minimum of errors.
Ability to administer radio automation software and audio routing
systems. Ability to write,
produce, and edit ID’s, promos and other program elements.
Demonstrated skills in interpersonal communications.
Computer proficiency with MS Office and ratings software.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
Appreciation of the benefits of a
diverse workplace and willingness to take actions to enhance the diversity of WSU.
Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Extended work at master control console, telephone and computer required.
Respond to off-hours station problems and emergencies.
Requires extended hours, including weekend, evening, and holiday work, as
needed. Must be able to effectively
move between control rooms, offices, music library, and floors.
Frequent vertical and horizontal reaching required.
Must have valid driver’s
license.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in broadcasting,
mass communications or closely related field and four (4)
years of progressively responsible experience in professional radio broadcasting
which has involved experience in programming and/or operations and included at least
one (1) year supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant
education and experience may be substituted for the educational
requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Prefer experience in classical
music and/or news and information formats; experience in training and air-checking
announcers; knowledge of news, classical music and operations; experience interpreting
audience research; excellent on-air skills; proven on-air fundraising success; and
knowledge of audience-building techniques.
Department: NWPR
operates two program services on thirteen stations, serving small and
medium size markets in Washington,
Idaho, Oregon and British Columbia.
“The NPR News” stations are
located in Pullman, WA, (KWSU-AM); Moses Lake, WA, (KLWS-FM); Walla Walla, WA,
(KWWS-FM); Mount Vernon, WA (KMWS-FM); and Omak, WA, (KQWS-FM).
“NPR and Classical Music” stations
are located in Moscow, ID, (KRFA-FM); Richland/Pasco/Kennewick, WA,
(KFAE-FM); Yakima, WA, (KNWY-FM); Ellensburg/Wenatchee, WA, (KNWR-FM);
Clarkston, WA, (KNWV-FM); Bellingham, WA, (KZAZ-FM); Port Angeles, WA,
(KNWP-FM); and Cottonwood/Grangeville, ID, (KNWO-FM). Six translators also provide
public radio service throughout eastern and central Washington.
Conversion to HD has been completed on half of the network’s stations.
In addition to NWPR, Educational & Public Media operates KWSU/KTNW Public Television and Academic Media Services (AMS). KWSU and KTNW are PBS affiliates that offer local, regional and national
programming.
KWSU-TV is located in Pullman, and KTNW-TV
is located in Richland/Pasco/Kennewick.
Both stations provide HD services.
The signals are
extended by translators serving the Lewis/Clark Valley and the
Beverly/Vantage areas and by cable operations in eastern Washington and adjoining portions of Idaho and Oregon.
The KWSU/KTNW master control services
are operated out of joint facilities in Spokane, Washington.
AMS provides videoconferencing-over-IP
instruction to and from classroom sites across
the state of Washington serving students at WSU's
urban campuses and learning centers.
It also provides classroom design, construction and
technology support, equipment checkout, IP video services and streamed media
in support of WSU courses.
The organization employs a full-time staff of 68, plus 40 part-time employees.
University:
Washington State University (WSU) is a land-grant, comprehensive research
institution with statewide enrollment of
approximately 22,000 students with campuses
in Pullman, Spokane, the Tri-Cities (Richland, Pasco and Kennewick) and Vancouver. There are ten colleges and a graduate
school. WSU offers some 300 fields
of study including more than 150 majors plus many minors, options and certificate
programs. Bachelor’s degrees are available
in all major areas, with master’s and doctoral degrees available in most. The University
is one of the largest residential universities in the West.
Pullman offers a friendly, small-town living environment.
To learn more about the Pullman community, visit:
http://www.pullmanchamber.com. The
university’s web page (www.wsu.edu) offers information about WSU and the surrounding
area.
Salary: DoQ
How to Apply: Applications must include
a cover
letter and resume identifying skills and experience related to the specific
duties, responsibilities and minimum and preferred qualifications of this position,
as well as the name and contact information for three (3) professional references,
including one reference who can verify qualifications and experience, and an aircheck
to:
Manager of Programming and
Operations Search #5086
PO Box 641222
Pullman, WA
99164-1222
Attn:
Kat Odell, Clerical Manager
odell@wsu.edu
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Contact: Kat Odell, clerical manager, (509) 335-7586, odell@wsu.edu.
AA/EEO: 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 veterans, 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.
Washington State University 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 hrs@wsu.edu.