Opportunities

WMMT FM/Appalshop is seeking a General Manager (revised 2/20/12)

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to bbingman@appalshop.org. We will begin reviewing applications on March 15, 2012, and will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.

WMMT’s General Manager will lead the station in development, planning and overall direction, including preparing the annual plan and budget, tracking income and expenses, and supervising staff. S/he will be the keeper and advocate of WMMT’s vision – understanding both the guts and the soul of WMMT; articulating and advocating the station’s mission locally and nationally; representing WMMT in state, regional, national discussions (especially media policy and fundraising); and leading WMMT’s strategic planning and major policy decisions. The General Manager will have primary responsibility for WMMT fundraising with private foundations, large donors, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and other government entities.

The WMMT General Manager will have as many as possible of the following qualifications:

• A strong commitment to strengthen WMMT’s financial well-being, community connections, and image and visibility throughout our broadcast region
• Expertise in revenue generation through fundraising (foundation, individual, major gifts, etc.) and other revenue generating opportunities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to collaborate, work with and motivate team members
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience in successful event planning and execution
• Experience creating and managing budgets; familiarity with financial documents
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other standard office systems
• Experience in public radio management and operation, and familiarity with FCC rules and regulations
• A passion for the value of community-based radio

WMMT FM General Manager Job Description

General responsibilities

• Represent WMMT and articulate station’s mission locally, regionally and nationally
• Lead station strategic planning

Administration

• Responsible for preparation and presentation of annual WMMT program plan and budget to Appalshop Board
• Regularly monitor income and expenses, develop budget revisions
• Oversee station operations
• Provide supervision of staff, including regularly updated job descriptions and performance reviews
• Lead weekly staff meetings
• Ensure that grant requirements are fulfilled and reports are timely
• Participate in Appalshop’s management and governance

Fundraising

• Primary fundraiser for station operations with emphasis on foundation and government sources
• Primary grant writer for WMMT
• Responsible for major gifts campaigns with assistance from Development Director
• Participate in on-air fund drives along with staff
• Participate in Appalshop development efforts

Government Relations

• Corporation for Public Broadcasting reporting and relations, PTFP reporting and relations, and others as applicable.
• Responsible for overseeing FCC compliance

 Community Relations

• Maintain communications with WMMT’s Community Advisory Board and work with the Board on fundraising and special projects
• Build and maintain positive relations with volunteers and community members
• Participate in producing Bluegrass Express Live

Appalshop is an equal opportunity employer, and its employment policies and practices are applicable to all employees without regard to race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, creed, disability or national origin.