President & General Manager

The Opportunity

The President/GM reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for overseeing all staff, operations, finances, and programming. The ideal candidate will possess a strong record of success at nonprofit fundraising as well as a transparent and proactive leadership style. We seek an organizational leader with excellent communication skills and a record of executing on strategic plans through collaborations with stakeholders. This position requires a mission-driven focus with specific expertise in the public media space. Strong general management experience running an organization of similar complexity and size, or a demonstrated record of consistent growth and impact in a smaller organization, are desirable.

Desired Qualifications:

• A passion for public media and the ability to articulate its value to diverse stakeholders.
• Enthusiasm for telling the story of local communities and their history.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment through transparent and empathetic leadership.
• Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain talent and achieve results in a team-oriented culture.
• Strong fundraising experience, including major gifts and grants, and experience working with foundations, state agencies, and private donors.
• Understanding of the evolving media landscape and its impact on audience engagement.
• Experience building audiences and integrating content across digital platforms.
• Ability to work effectively with a board of directors to articulate strategic priorities and foster a robust donor base.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with constituents in settings ranging from one-on-one to large audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement and refresh a strategic plan focused on strong national programs, original local content, and educational outreach.
• Lead recruitment, retention and development of talented staff and inspire through clearly defined organizational goals and methods for achievement.
• Collaborate with management team to oversee the daily operations of the station and maintain sound managerial and financial policies.
• Assess and enhance WNIT’s development and fundraising efforts to ensure that the full scope of the station’s operating and capital needs can be covered.
• Invest significant time engaging with major donors to advance the station’s mission and strategic goals.
• Develop strategies for success in a mobile and digital media environment.
• Review marketing and community outreach initiatives to strengthen WNIT’s partnerships, position, and influence in the community and region.
• Energize a broad stakeholder base including business and civic groups, educators, state and city representatives, and the public.
• Maintain a collaborative working relationship with the Board of Directors through quarterly meetings and informal interactions to communicate financial updates, strategic opportunities and challenges, and on-going accomplishments and activities.
• Work with staff and the Board’s Budget and Finance Committee to develop and present the annual budget for Board approval.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary with bonus potential. Our GM’s compensation package will be fully competitive for our industry and region.
• Generous vacation, sick and personal time and holidays.
• Participation in group plans for medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans.
• Employer contribution to retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free memberships to YMCA and Potawatomi Zoo.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: searchcommittee@wnit.org by December 2, 2024. Please mention how you learned about this position.

Job Classification:

Management: Full-time, exempt