http://www.kpfk.org/home/jobs#.Wc7FadjJZQU
This just found on KPFK's home page, web site... also for Texas radio station.
To assist KPFK improve it's standing with their stakeholders, legal & financial debt holders, and the day-to-day operations to run this vital, unusual, "lefty" radio station - with a hugely powered antennae on Mt. Wilson- please ....
share this post/ info with anyone who qualifies and has the desire to join in the Los Angeles radio station located in No. Hollywood: and heard on 90.7 FM radio in more than the local area - and on internet too.
This was copied from KPFK's website on Sept 29, 2017. How long the position has been made available was not recorded there, although the current GM is on interim basis there now.
The work may be challenging, takes good interpersonal skills and willingness to 'struggle' or discuss or disagree or fight for what is best, both for station workings and it's long-termed-audiences.
Best if it is possible to visit the radio station directly first, to see what it 'feels' like inside, even if the walk-thru is short or limited, before investing too much w/o knowing or feeling the 'culture'
observing the staff or volunteer-programmers [most are these latter].
And observe the state of the premises and environment, then rush to apply and negotiate whatever is necessary. It must be a GOOD FIT for all concerned, so no quick-turnovers 'happen' again [yes, they have before].
Trust whatever your experience on-site and in-person is, reflect on it, analyze and contemplate the whole story of what a GM does there, and be sure to ASK MANY QUESTIONS and demand clear & honest answers from whomever does the walk-thru. Or ask to return again, and with a different guide there.
Good luck. The energy and intensity of those who associate with this radio station has always been vital and sometimes valuable, sometimes biased/ prejudiced/ slanted to whatever & whoever is 'running the place.
Tho KPFK has been broadcasting since 1959,
[soon after KPFA at Berkeley] with many versions of it's stated mission [see website for those intentions...remembering intentions are not the same actions].
Call for an appointment there with Receptionist or who ever they chose to be the 1st-person-to-answer any questions asked about the station, the position, or whatever 1-3 questions you first may have to ask.
Then insist that the person interviewing for any position anywhere is as "in charge" of any interviews and reviews and negotiations as the business/ powers-there-are [who claim to be one-up to interviewee, but are not so]
Surely KPFK wants the best 'fit' and a person who is compatible and competent and more... in order for all there to succeed and have some long-term continuity. You want the same for yourself, or who ever wants to work at this radio station.
Good luck and stay aware of everything you see/ hear/ notice/ or is not-revealed.
Ask any & all questions you have, not just at 1st visit, call, but any time you have prepared a list of concerns you need to ensure YOU are the 'right' person to be there and they want you to be their GM too!
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google's ancient images [reposted from KPFK website here]
TO APPLY FOR KPFK: Email resume and letter of interest to: SearchCommittee.KPFK@gmail.com or mail to:
Attn: KPFK General Manager Search
3729 Cahuenga Blvd. West
North Hollywood, CA 91604
KPFK seeks a General Manager to provide leadership and vision, who is serious about innovative, high-quality, community-based programming.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The General Manager is
Responsible and accountable for "the sound of the station",
as well as overall administration, personnel, programming, financing,
technical operations and public relations for the station.
Working with the staff, the Local Station Board (LSB), and
the community, the General Manager is responsible for monitoring and
guiding the station,
·
The General Manager (GM) supervises a management team
consisting of the Program Director, Business Manager, Music Director,
Chief Engineer and others, in the administration of all station
operations, including programming, human resources, budgeting,
fundraising, long-term planning, and FCC compliance.
·
The GM reports to both KPFK's elected Local Station Board and
Pacifica's national Executive Director in implementation of the
Pacifica mission.
·
The General Manager is expected to improve the gross and net
income, and to increase the membership and listenership of the station
through good management skills and decisions.
Financial Accountability and Responsibilities
·
In collaboration with Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the
Executive Director (ED), supervises the preparation of the station's
annual budget (currently $3.5 million) and presents it to the Local
Station Board and Pacifica National Board (PNB) for review and approval.
·
Maintains the fiscal integrity of the station through
membership/fundraising activities, budget management, and compliance
with Pacifica National Board and Pacifica National Office policies and
practices.
·
Supervises the timely preparation of reports for revenue and
expense oversight including monthly financial statements which are to be
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices,
and ensures that the station maintains a balanced budget.
General Operations/Physical Plant
·
Ensure transmitter function and compliance with all necessary local, state and
Federal laws and regulations.
·
Ensure maintenance of physical plant in conjunction with chief engineer and/or operations manager.
·
Ensure that public safety measures are in place for paid and
unpaid staff, members of the general public, and visitors.
Programming
·
Ensure program content complies with all necessary state and
Federal laws, regulations, and requirements as well as Pacifica
programming policies and requirements.
·
Establish, maintain, and review programming goals and services in line with Pacifica's mission and goals.
·
Oversee technical broadcast operations, and in conjunction
with the Program Director, oversee program content, delivery, format,
and schedule.
·
Maintain publication of programming schedules on the station's web sites and in other appropriate venues and media.
FCC, CPB, EEO, AG Reports
·
Ensure completion of and compliance with necessary publicly
filed reports, annual CPB Station Activity Surveys, FCC license renewal
applications, EEO mandates, charity registration with state Attorney
General, OSHA regulations, and other necessary filings.
Governance
·
Serve as a non-voting member of the station's Local Station
Board, attending meetings once per month as an ex-officio member.
·
In consultation with Pacifica's Executive Director, when
required, select and hire a Program Director from a pool of candidates
presented by the station's Local Station Board.
·
Work with Local Elections Supervisor on implementing local board elections.
Personnel/Trade Union'
Supervise all station staff, paid (about 35) and unpaid (~200)
Participate in trade union contract negotiations and handle grievance process.
·
Follow all Pacifica procedures and State and Federal laws and
union contracts regarding employment processing, recruitment and
selection, hiring, evaluation, termination, and other personnel actions.
Community Relations
·
Represent the station and Pacifica at public forums. Handle media relations for the station.
·
Broadcast regular report to the listeners with time allotted for call-ins.
Development
·
Supervise development of strategies and plans for fundraising on-and off-air, along with staff.
·
In conjunction with the Program Director evaluates and approves all premiums offered by the station.
·
Meet with donors as needed.
Internet
·
Oversee maintenance and development of KPFK's web services
and social media platforms in collaboration with the webmaster and
staff.
Miscellaneous
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The General Manager will work under the supervision of the
Executive Director. This is a full-time exempt management position.
·
Normal work week includes being physically present at the station five days per week.
REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrated commitment to Pacifica's Mission. Bachelor's Degree or
commensurate experience in related field 3-5 years of experience
managing a radio station, preferably in public broadcasting, or related
media.
Candidate must be committed to a diverse workplace. Candidate
will possess excellent management skills and a proven ability to work
collaboratively with paid and volunteer staff. Candidate will possess
strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to lead
and motivate staff and volunteers.
Fund raising experience required.
Spanish helpful but not required.
Most candidates should be able to
lift 30 pounds and be able to navigate stairs multiple times during each
work shift.
SALARY
This is a full-time management position.
Annual salary: $60,000 to $80,000, depending on experience.
Excellent
benefits: medical, dental, disability, 403(b) and generous vacation and
holiday benefits (upon completion of introductory status).
IN YOUR COVER LETTER, PLEASE LET US KNOW WHERE YOU READ OR HEARD ABOUT THIS JOB OPENING.
TO APPLY FOR KPFK: Email resume and letter of interest to: SearchCommittee.KPFK@gmail.com or mail to:
Attn: KPFK General Manager Search
3729 Cahuenga Blvd. West
North Hollywood, CA 91604
(c) mj 2017 [and KPFK]
