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KVCU Radio General Manager
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Position Number: 5928972
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Broadcasting, Radio, and Television

KVCU Radio General Manager

Requisition Number: 61361
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 16-Jan-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The KVCU Radio General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Radio Station, including the development, implementation, and management of processes consistent with the College of Media, Communication and Information strategies and processes, and the supervision of volunteer and student staff.
This position also supports student involvement and learning to establish and maintain radio station standard processes, facilitate collaborative and creative projects, and engage with the CU community broadly.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Established in 2015, the University of Colorado Boulder College of Media, Communication and Information is at the forefront of the revolution in communication and digital technology. CMCI prides itself on offering students an interdisciplinary education with a focus on innovation and creativity. Our students and faculty from six departments and an independent PhD program think across boundaries, innovate around emerging problems and create culture that transcends convention.
CMCI strives to be a community whose excellence is premised on diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek candidates who share this dedication and demonstrate understanding of the experiences of those historically underrepresented in higher education.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Staff Management and Student Teaching

Ensure that volunteer staff are appointed, onboarded, and offboarded in accordance with standing University requirements, guidelines, and expectations.
Provide supervision of all staff including day-to-day operations, performance planning and feedback, and compliance with all Station, College, and University policies and procedures.
Foster and support student involvement in the Station and provide a professional environment where students gain expertise through hands-on experience.
Mentor staff and students to establish and maintain radio station standard processes, facilitate collaborative and creative projects, and engage with the CU community broadly.
In coordination with the Faculty Advisor, work with student volunteers with on-air content, community outreach, and coordination with university departments, instructors, and centers to support university initiatives.
Supervise the coordination of station events, including hosting visitors and awareness-raising projects with the university, and working with university clubs and associations to develop projects and events.
Collaborate with the Faculty Advisor to ensure that student work is submitted to regional and national media awards competitions.

Station Management and Compliance

Coordinate with the CMCI Faculty Advisor, CMCI, and Student Affairs to establish and work within the annual operating budget of the Station.
Coordinate with the Faculty Advisor to represent the Station to the University and its units, as well as the community at large to identify needs and goals and ensure that they are being met.
Coordinate with the station engineer and the Faculty Advisor to ensure that the Station is in compliance with all FCC rules and regulations.

Planning

Coordinate with the Faculty Advisor to develop a multi-year plan for the Station.
Implement departmental curriculum where applicable.
Grow the Station's public profile and audience, and help to track students for internships through station experience.
Attract funding through donations and underwriting.
Provide a high quality broadcast service to the Station's audience.
Cultivate relationships with local community/public media outlets, as well as the national student radio landscape, through direct interaction as well as membership in and attendance at appropriate professional organizations and gatherings.

What You Should Know

This position will work in a hybrid format, primarily on site with some flexibility for remote work.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$73,000 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
Three years of radio station administration experience.

What You Will Need

Knowledge of FCC operations, license, and renewal procedures, as well as other federal, state and local broadcasting regulations.
Experience working with and/or managing volunteer and/or student staff.
Ability to oversee, coordinate, and support the execution of continuous broadcast schedules on a 24 hr a day, 7 days a week basis.
Knowledge of public, community, and college radio principles, standards, organizational structures, workflows, systems, and operating procedures.
Demonstrated ability to train others.
Knowledge of current and developing trends in radio.
Knowledge physical plant and safety considerations for radio communications facilities and distribution systems.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written, audio, and video training, marketing, and strategic materials.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Working knowledge of technology/software resources used for audio editing, radio automation, and multimedia production.
Working knowledge of website creation, editing, and correspondence.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by January 16, 2025 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/KVCU-Radio-General-Manager/61361