"Globe Media General Manager"

Globe Media General Manager

Company:
Goshen College

Job Location:

Category:
Broadcasting, Radio, and Television

Type:
Full-Time

The Globe Media General Manager serves as an integral member of the Communication Department, providing leadership for the study of broadcasting and practice of broadcasting. The station manager provides direct management and oversight of WGCS, a radio station transmitting a terrestrial signal on 91.1 FM, and Globe Media, a multimedia enterprise that streams the same radio programming and provides additional audio and video content worldwide. This is a full-time 12 month appointment, consisting of 83% administrative faculty and 17% teaching faculty (the teaching responsibilities involve serving as the instructor for two courses each year).

WGCS is a federally licensed trustee operating in the public interest and governed by numerous regulations issued by the Federal Communications Commission. Established in1958, WGCS is the educational radio voice of Goshen College. The station manager has primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with FCC regulations and Goshen College standards. The station is on-air 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round. By radio signal, 91.1 FM reaches across Michiana; however, WGCS can be heard simultaneously online, from anywhere across the world.

The station manager is responsible for supervising 24-hour programming at Globe Media, which includes music, news, public affairs and sports. The Globe provides live broadcasting of most sports events at Goshen College. While audio is the primary format, staff members also produce complementary video segments on Globe Media. For example, the Globe invites guest musicians of national note to perform live in both the radio and TV studios.

The station manager strives to lead a student team in maintaining excellence in all areas of Globe Media. The Globe has been named Best College Radio Station in the Nation five times by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems, College Media Association and the Broadcast Education Association. The Globe has also been named the Best College Radio Station in Indiana 11 times by the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters and once by the Indiana Broadcasters Association.

The station manager oversees a staff of more than a dozen students each year, including the student station manager, student executive producer, program director, chief announcer, news director, sports director, play-by-play director, digital content editor, music director, public relations director, business manager, graphic designer and several multimedia journalists. The station manager also manages volunteers, including faculty who host radio shows, and oversees broadcasts of College Mennonite Church services.The station manager also ensures that all components of the station and the nearby radio tower are maintained through coordination with the station audio engineer and other ITS Media staff.

As a faculty member, the station manager attends department and school meetings; serves on institution-wide committees; and provides advising. On behalf of the Communication Department, the station manager also assists with the recruiting of prospective students, with lead responsibility for any students with an interest in broadcasting. The station manager should be interested in working closely with students and other faculty members as part of a dynamic campus and community. Given the presence of the radio station in the Center for Communication Studies, the station manager assumes a lead role in overseeing tours and recruitment visits to this dynamic communication wing and in maintaining a professional, well-ordered workspace.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in business, communication, education or related field.
• 3-5 years of professional work experience in radio or other broadcast setting
• Ability to supervise a diverse group of staff and volunteers
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain a positive approach under pressure
• Knowledge of specialized broadcast technology and software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Broad knowledge of Elkhart and surrounding counties
• Strong network of ties with broadcasters in the region
• Prior collegiate teaching experience
• Terminal degree (PhD or MFA)

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