Pacifica Job Announcement: KPFA General Manager

KPFA is seeking a General Manager to provide leadership and vision who is committed to the Pacifica Mission “to engage in any activity that shall contribute to a lasting understanding between nations and between the individuals of all nations, races, creeds and colors; to gather and disseminate information on the causes of conflict between any and all of such groups; and through any and all means compatible with the purposes of this corporation to promote the study of political and economic problems and of the causes of religious, philosophical and racial antagonisms….to promote the full distribution of public information; to obtain access to sources of news not commonly brought together in the same medium; and to employ such varied sources in the public presentation of accurate, objective, comprehensive news on all matters vitally affecting the community.”

Summary:

• This is the senior management position at KPFA, responsible for the planning, development and implementation of Pacifica’s mission, goals and policies.

Accountabilities:

• Directs and manages all staff and activities
• Provides direction for development and implementation of long-range plans, including providing vision for, and directing, management team
• Represents station in broadcast-related matters to external constituencies at local, state and national level
• Plans, directs, and coordinates the operation of the station, in conjunction with the management team, to assure compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations including technical, program and operating standards, civil rights and EEO policies, labor laws, OSHA standards, FCC regulations, public file and public disclosure requirements and other record-keeping as well as the CPB standards for public radio
• Oversees, in conjunction with the Program Director and Program Council, the quality and adherence to Pacifica’s mission of public affairs, news, music, and arts and humanities programming content of KPFA
• Sets general targets for audience composition and growth, following the Pacifica mission, including establishing new partnerships as well as enhancing existing partnerships with community leaders and groups to find more ways to reach a larger and more diverse audience
• Works with Development Department and Local Station Board to increase listener membership
• Works with Development Department and Local Station Board to plan, stage and promote fundraising activities and special events
• Monitors industry trends
• Attend union contract negotiations, handle grievance process, and manage union employees.
• Oversees and manages the operating and capital budgets of KPFA. Works with KPFA Business Manager and Pacifica Chief Financial Officer to develop annual budget. Then ensures that financial goals and objectives are met and that spending occurs within approved budget limits
• Works with Engineering Department to plan for and implement new technology and equipment, to stay competitive within the media network
• In the spirit of Pacifica’s mission of peace, encourages teamwork among management, staff and the Local Station Board, the Pacifica National Board, the National Office and staff unions with an emphasis on cooperation, communication and conflict management
• Reports to the Local Station Board and, ultimately, to the Executive Director of Pacifica
• Ensures inclusion and diversity at the station in a demonstrable fashion both in staffing and programming
• Broadcasts monthly report to the listeners with at least half the scheduled time allotted for call-ins.
• Provides a forum for regular staff feedback, including but not limited to monthly staff meetings.
• Ensures equity in resources throughout the station
• Actively promotes the station, its programs and services to the listening community
• Provides a safe and well-functioning working environment for all staff, paid and unpaid and provides means of resolving conflicts between management and staff and between staff members (whether paid or unpaid)
• Exploits existing and emerging technologies and mediums, such as the internet, graphic arts, and streaming video, to ensure the station’s future viability and growth; works actively to preserve the station and its reach for future generations
• Other job duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Job descriptions are subject to change without notice based on the needs of the Foundation.

Knowledge and Skills:

Education:
A Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, business or similar education and at least five years experience with radio broadcasting.

Experience:
Minimum 5-years of related job experience managing a radio station, preferably in public broadcasting.

Skills and Abilities:
Emphasis on communication skills (written and oral); management skills (e.g., planning, motivating, organizing, innovating, etc.); and industry skills (programming, marketing, fund raising, etc.) Understanding of relevant FCC rules and regulations. Ability to work with diverse communities. Must be detail oriented. Requires good judgment. Ability to think clearly and manage multiple changing priorities. Requires critical thinking, commitment to work collaboratively, and ability to advise and support coworkers facing difficult challenges.

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Life, Disability (upon completion of introductory status).

To apply, email a cover letter or letter of interest, your resume, and salary requirement to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or mail to:

Pacifica Foundation
Attn: General Manager Search KPFA
1925 Martin Luther King, Jr Way
Berkeley, CA  94704-1037

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:

May 17, 2008

The Pacifica Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diversified work force.