General Manager, WDET

This is a Full Time Job

WDET-FM in Detroit seeks a General Manager who will provide leadership for WDET team members and will direct, plan, develop and manage the overall operations of radio station WDET-FM to provide the highest possible quality programming service to the metropolitan area while promoting the University. This role has a strategic focus on audience and revenue growth, budget management as well as fundraising and stewardship for the station. Apply by September 8.

Essential Functions:

• Strategic Leadership & Direction.
• Personnel Management.
• Fundraising & Business Development.
• Programming & Audience Development.
• Business & Financial Management.
• External Relations & Strategic Partnerships.

NOTE: For more detail on the Essential Functions of the position, please visit the posting by following the application link in the Contact the Employer section of this posting.

Experience: Expert (established subject matter expert, 7+ years-experience)

• Significant senior leadership experience at a non-profit media organization or similarly relevant and competitive environment.
• Considerable experience in developing and leading the implementation of strategies that have resulted in measurable growth and impact.
• Direct fundraising experience, including personal experience developing proposals and securing major gifts and grants.
• Experience reporting to, serving on, and managing both governing and advisory boards preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. (Hiring/building diverse teams and reaching/serving diverse audiences).
• A track record of developing strategic partnerships and working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals.
• Public media experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong personnel management skills, particularly in the area of change management and performance management.
• Proven ability to build, lead, mentor and coach diverse teams and build organizational alignment.
• High level of business and financial management skills including forecasting, strategy development, budget planning, contract negotiation, and compliance management /ethical/transparency.
• Highly adaptable, resourceful and entrepreneurial; creative, data-driven problem solver with well-developed analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including an ability to adapt style to various audiences and build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding and appreciation of new and emerging technologies and their application in transforming services and business operations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the mission of public media. Passion for independent, community-based journalism and cultural programming strongly preferred.
• Helpful to understand urban environments, particularly Detroit.
• Ability to make connections with Detroit community and business leaders.

HOW TO APPLY
Wayne State University/WDET has retained Livingston Associates to assist in this search. Inquiries are welcome with Livingston Associates. For consideration, please visit the full job posting and apply online. Follow the application link in the Contact the Employer section of this posting.

Apply by Sept 8.

Wayne State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

Wayne State University: Academic excellence and pioneering research are central to our mission. We're one of the 50 largest public universities in the nation, and we've received the Carnegie Foundation's highest classifications for research and community engagement, with annual research expenditures of more than $221 million. We're also a member of the University Research Corridor along with the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, generating 95 percent of research in the state and supporting economic growth throughout Michigan. As one of the city's largest employers, Wayne State has a nearly $2.5 billion impact in Detroit - a driving force behind the city's resurgence.

WDET: From our studios in Midtown Detroit, WDET 101.9FM creates and curates an award-winning mix of news, music and cultural content that is unique as the city and region we serve. As Detroit's flagship NPR station, WDET broadcasts and contributes to popular national shows like Morning Edition and All Things Considered in addition to producing over 60 hours of original local programming each week.

As a community service of Wayne State University, we use the power of our broadcast and digital channels to inspire and educate listeners at home and away. Our radio signal is one of the most powerful in southeast Michigan and extends to northwest Ohio and southwest Ontario.

For nearly 70 years, WDET has provided an independent voice for the Detroit region. Founded by the United Auto Workers in 1948, Wayne State University has held WDET's license since 1952 to serve in the public interest. Support for WDET comes from Wayne State, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and through private donors and corporate underwriting. More than half of our annual operating revenue is contributed directly by listeners.