Summary

Under limited supervision, provides leadership and direction for radio broadcasting programs and operations in order to serve the public and to comply with all applicable rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversees the day-to-day programs and operations activities of a radio broadcast facility.
2. Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
3. Develops and implements total program and production efforts, including acquisition, schedule development, proposal writing, creation of production projects, and contract negotiations; directs the production process.
4. Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, promotion, enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
5. Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies.
6. Participates in the development of annual operating budgets and provides fiscal direction to the unit.
7. Ensures compliance with university policies and mandates of local, state, and federal agencies, including the Federal Communications Commission.
8. Oversees funding and marketing programs and activities; develops and implements strategies for generating revenues for the station through on-air, underwriting, direct mail, grant proposals, and other means.
9. Develops and implements initiatives to expand audience services, improve facilities, and update broadcasting technology.
10. Develops and maintains an operational technical system which effectively coordinates the scheduling of facilities necessary to carry out the on-air operation of the station and production of programs.
11. Develops and implements research activities related to program design and scheduling and audience analysis.
12. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, and university financial policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of radio broadcasting operations, methods, techniques, facilities and equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, methods, and techniques in area of specialty.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies, processes, and available resources.
• Ability to utilize advertising and/or sales promotion techniques.
• Ability to plan, assess, and evaluate programs.
• Knowledge of contracts and grants preparation and management.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Knowledge of budget preparation, cost estimating, monitoring, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of current and developing trends in broadcast technology, methodology, and techniques.
• Ability to maintain, develop, and/or modify systems, techniques and procedures for the scheduling broadcast programming.
• Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

The University of New Mexico provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

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