Overview
KSER – General Manager Jobs in Everett, Washington, USA at Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
KSER, located in Everett, Washington, is searching for its next General Manager to serve as the driving force behind the station’s mission and vision, overseeing daily operations to deliver high-quality public radio and community-focused programming. This individual will direct broadcast activities, manage staff and volunteers, and foster a culture ofinnovationto keep KSER responsive to audience needs. In addition, the General Manager will be responsible for spearheading strategies forfinancial stability, ensuring the long-term growth andsustainabilityof the organization.
The successful candidate for the position will work in close partnership with the KSER Foundation Board of Directors to execute strategic goals, enhancecommunity engagement, and cultivate relationships with donors, partners, and listeners. By championingcollaborationand encouragingprofessional development, the future leader will guide the KSER team in providingimpactfulservices that inform, inspire, and connect audiences locally and globally.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reach and serve a growing audience
Develop and implement plans that ensure KSER and sister station KXIR are responsive to the needs of their audiences.
Build community
Develop and maintain relationships with Foundation partners, supporters, grantors, and other key constituencies including the community at large;
Promote stations’ vision, including localism, programmingdiversity, volunteer/memberdiversity, community service, cooperation, andcollaborationwith community;
Recruit, manage, engage, and retain stations’ volunteers.
Ensure fiscal health
Prepare annual Foundation budget. Manage budget and cash flow;
Direct grant writing, compliance, and renewal;
Oversee fund-raising efforts, including membership drives, fund-raising events, and independent initiatives;
Cultivate and pursue additional fund-raising sources, including major gifts.
Lead highly competent workforce
Create acollaborativeandinnovativework environment;
Recruit and hire qualified staff as needed for the growth and development of the stations;
Manage and supervise paid staff. Establish goals and review performance annually;
Ensure that staff receives ongoingprofessional developmentand support.
Manage relationship with Board of Directors
Serve as liaison between the board and stations;
Partner with board to recruit and maintaindiverse, engaged, and highly competent members;
Implement board policy as directed;
Apprise board of progress on achieving established Foundation goals. Make recommendations on all aspects of stations’ operations and management, including financial status.
Manage station operations
Protect and manage stations’ signals, hardware (including transmitters and translators), software, music inventory, and all other assets;
Maintain and ensure compliance with regulations, guidelines, and standards of the FCC, CPB, IRS, and other appropriate licensing and qualifying organizations;
Oversee Foundation’s web presence, including broadcast streaming;
Ensure accountability for all risk-management compliance, including insurance;
Maintain and manage facilities.
Ensure quality programming
Oversee all stations’ programming and scheduling;
Lead stations’ efforts to communicate local, regional, and global news and public affairs;
Lead stations’ efforts to providediverselocal and global musical programming.
Other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Required qualificati…
Title: KSER – General Manager
Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Everett, Washington, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit & Social Impact
