General Manager-WRFA LP

Company: Spelman College
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

and the job listing Expires on May 30, 2025Reg Lenna Center for the ArtsJob DescriptionJob title: General Manager-WRFA LPReports to: Executive DirectorFLSA Status: ExemptDate: April 1, 2025JOB SUMMARY:The General Manager oversees the radio station in providing access to the arts, cultural and education programming, and a forum for the discourse of public affairs.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implements the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts (RLCA) mission and oversees the overall operation and performance of the station and staff.
• Oversees all FCC compliance and reporting, program conceptualization, acquisition, and scheduling.
• Collaborates with the ED and Development Director to define short and long-term goals, policies, and procedures; monitors all activity to identify necessary changes.
• Directs all strategic planning and fundraising including corporate underwriting, grant writing, event planning and donor solicitation in coordination with Development.
• Researches and writes grant requests and collaborates on marketing material with the marketing staff and outside contractors.
• Organizes the annual direct mail campaign and acts as the liaison for donors and underwriters.
• Hosts daily and weekly radio productions.
• Monitors community radio trends in programming, fundraising and compliance.
• Provides outreach by teaching and/or coordinating teaching artists for Government & Economics: Digital Journalism and Sound Design Classes class to high school students.
• Coordinates with ED on Media Arts Studio programming.
• Collaborates with the RLCA/WRFA Ad-Hoc Committee as part of the strategic plan.NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:None identified.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in multi-media broadcasting, communications and/or marketing.
• Knowledge of FCC and other federal, state, and local broadcasting regulations.
• Demonstrated ability training, coaching, and motivating staff.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Must have a passion for the Arts.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of constituencies.
• Knowledge of on-air and remote broadcasting processes, public radio principles, procedures, operations, and standards.
• Knowledge of fiscal management principles.
• Ability to define short and long-term goals.
• Ability to operate radio station equipment.
• Knowledge of current radio trends.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Flexibility required based on station needs.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Director of Public Affairs, Program Coordinator, Arts & Entertainment Asst, interns and volunteers.EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM THE JOB:
• Standard office equipment.
• Radio station equipment.PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
• Must be able to self-ambulate.
• Requires prolonged periods of sitting and concentration.
• Must be able to verbally communicate thoughts and ideas.
• Requires listening to audible voices with ability to verbally respond.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
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