Date Posted: 7/15/2008
Position Title: Associate Manager of Programming and New Media
Description: As the sole NPR news and Classical music outlet in New Orleans, WWNO provides vital public media service to the region. We are welcoming candidates who are eager to take public media in New Orleans to the next level and shape the future by connecting communities a cross the region with the best in news, information, music and cultural programming. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in a dynamic environment of growth and potential.
Professionals seeking opportunities to exercise their creativity, imagination and desire to try new things are strongly encouraged to apply. The Associate Manager of Programming and New Media is part of our senior management team that reports to the General Manager.
Responsibilities: This position is responsible for developing, implementing, managing and continually refining the content strategy for WWNO's multi-platform broadcast environment, utilizing broadcast, HD, Internet and other media in support of WWNO's vision and mission. The successful candidate will develop current and new capabilities that expand WWNO's relevance and significance as a public media organization in the region.
Requirements: The successful candidate must be results-oriented, with a demonstrated understanding of public broadcasting and digital media and a vision for these media to be utilized for effective public service, audience development and revenue growth. Other qualifications: Bachelor's degree; Five years of demonstrated successful and increasingly responsible experience in public radio programming including 3 years of staff management in a public broadcasting operation; Ability to operate broadcast technical equipment including digital editing, control boards and standard computer programs including studio automation office suite and email programs. Strong on-air ability and collaborative skills to effectively work with internal team members and external partners in both on and off site environments for a variety of research, planning and implementation activities. Experience planning and implementing production, development of local program content. Understanding of new media opportunities. Excellent oral and written communication skills including group presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate on-
air staff. Experience programming NPR News and Classical music. Understanding and application of audience research Knowledge and understanding of change management and methods. Successful experience in implementing change or re-organization preferred.
How to Apply: Send a cover letter to Associate Manager of Programming and New Media Search, Attention Paul Maassen, WWNO-FM, University of New Orleans' Lakefront Campus, New Orleans, LA 70148 or email pmaassen@uno.edu
Contact: pmaassen@uno.edu
AA/EEO: This position reports to the WWNO General Manager and is unclassified. The position supervises on-air staff. WWNO employees participate in the University of New Orleans health, retirement and academic benefit plans while working in a flexible and creative environment. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, the University of New Orleans and WWNO provide equal opportunities in employment including ADA requirements.