Date Posted: 5/14/2009
Position Title: Assistant General Manager/Program Director at WEKU
Description: See for yourself why the Kentucky bluegrass region so often elicits the response "what a beautiful part of the country!" The Bluegrass is rich in culture and history and, according to Forbes, is the 5th best place in the US for business and careers. WEKU is searching for an Assistant Manager/Program Director. The station serves Lexington and most of eastern Kentucky with NPR, award-winning local news, and classical music. The position oversees the programming budget, supervises on-air staff, analyzes audience data, and specifically directs the news, music, production and alternative delivery activities. The successful candidate is responsible for creating an inspiring, collaborative, and nurturing workplace for staff. This is a great opportunity to lead a close-knit and creative professional staff and help shape the sound of WEKU for its next 40 years.
Qualifications/Requirements: Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution and at least two years relevant work experience. Preference will be given to those who have at least 3-5 years experience and demonstrated success as a manager or program director for a dual format or news station. Other preferred qualifications include 2-3 years of public radio experience that includes fundraising, production, and on-air hosting/coaching, along with editorial decision-making experience.
How to Apply: Candidates must apply online at http://jobs.eku.edu (search requisition # 0605249).
Contact: Roger Duvall. Roger.Duvall@eku.edu
Application Deadline: May 29, 2009
AA/EEO: WEKU is an Equal Opportunity Employer