Salary: $97,000.00 – $110,000.00 Annually
Posted: 09/09/2024
Category: Broadcasting, Radio, and Television
Salary: $97,000.00 – $110,000.00 Annually
Location: Missoula Mountain Campus
Job Type: Contract Professional Full-time
Job Number: 202400024
Sector: UM VP Marketing & Brand Management
Department: Broadcast Media, UM
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: None
Description
The University of Montana invites applications for a Director of Broadcast Media Center (BMC). As the director you will be a dynamic leader who values public media and has overall responsibility for the leadership, administration, development and operation of the Broadcast Media Center at UM in Missoula. You will be responsible for developing and implementing the necessary vision and strategic plans to ensure the long-term strength and growth of Montana Public Radio and KUFM-TV. In this position you will also represent public radio and television to various individuals, organizations and agencies to cultivate goodwill and understanding of public media and to generate financial support for the operation.
The director serves as the general manager of KUFM-FM (Montana Public Radio) and as the general manager of KUFM-TV as part of the joint UM/MSU unified Montana PBS system.
The Director reports to UM’s VP of Marketing, Communications, Experience, and Engagement, and works to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship between the BMC and the University, including recognition of the editorial independence of the BMC news functions. The Director works closely with the KUSM-TV director and general manager to support a collaborative, efficient and enduring public television service to the state.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always”; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Develop an effective organizational structure, ensuring the effective day-to-day management of the BMC and imposing appropriate financial direction and control. (The BMC director and the KUSM-TV general manager shall collaborate on oversight of MontanaPBS department managers.) Oversight areas include:
- Development of BMC resources and projects through on-air fundraising, individual and corporate memberships, and major donor and capital campaign efforts.
- Realization and administration of public and private grant applications and major gift requests to support program purchase and production, community and educational outreach activities, and the maintenance and expansion of operational and capital equipment.
- Creation, acquisition, scheduling and promotion of high-quality digital program content, which is directed to meet the needs of all Montana residents, including local, regional, national and international productions.
- Fiscal management of the BMC, including financial projections and departmental budgets; University, state and federal accountancy; and all activities related to public and private granting agencies.
- Acquisition, operation and maintenance of all BMC/UM property, equipment and supplies, as well as the various engineering and technological endeavors of the station.
- Compliance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, National Public Radio, the Public Broadcasting Service, the State of Montana, the Montana University System, UM and BMC’s own internal policies.
Other responsibilities:
- Foster and sustain an open, inclusive and stable work environment.
- Build and sustain collaborative relationships across UM, with particular emphasis on the UM School of Journalism and collaborative relationships with the UM Foundation.
- Build and sustain collaborative relationships with KUSM-TV in Bozeman, the Montana Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education and the Board of Regents.
- Build and sustain effective community relationships across the service area for Montana Public Radio and KUFM-TV.
- Serve as a member of the statewide Friends of MontanaPBS Board of Directors and work with the board, as well as other volunteers, to support its activities.
- Undertake other duties as they arise.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience
- Significant, successful, progressively responsible managerial experience
- Proven leadership ability in mission identification, goal setting, and planning and organizing departmental resources
- Demonstrated effectiveness supervising others in the media industry or related fields
- Demonstrated experience in successful financial management, including strategic planning, implementation, assessment and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated effectiveness in fundraising, including generating grants and major gifts
- Demonstrated effectiveness in public relations
- Demonstrated ability as a collaborative leader able to build alliances with a variety of partners
- Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in listening to and working with media audiences
- Proven ability to work effectively with a variety of governing organizations and advisory groups
- Demonstrated commitment to multiculturalism, diversity and inclusion
- Outstanding communication skills in writing, speaking and listening
- Excellent supervisory and personnel management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business administration, radio-TV, communications or a related field
- Experience in public radio or television
- Current knowledge of trends and challenges facing public media in particular and journalism and broadcasting in general
- Experience working in an academic environment with students, faculty, staff and administration
- Knowledge of national public telecommunications rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing public broadcasting
- Knowledge of Federal Communications Commission regulations governing public broadcasting
- An inspirational, visionary and forward-thinking leader able to adapt quickly to new media trends and technology
Additional Information
Position Details
- Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, (select one) MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Screening of applications began after the initial closing date of August 08, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
A complete application Includes:
- Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
- Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
- Three (3) professional references – Names and contact information
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran’s Preference. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).