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General Manager 

Radio Port Townsend seeks a General Manager to direct the operation of a new community radio station.  The General Manager position is a part-time paid position that will evolve into a full-time position. The General Manager will be hired by and report to the Board of Directors. The person hired will be appointed a leadership role in the team which builds and equips the studio and transmission facilities and prepares the station for broadcasting.  Once the station has the broadcast license the General Manager will assume the day to day operational management of the radio station, coordination of the volunteer workforce and will work with the Board to set budgets, policy and strategic direction for the organization.  

Duties of the General Manager include but are not limited to: 

Oversee KPTZ capital construction. In consultation with engineer, obtain bids for equipment and material, purchase equipment and materials necessary for test broadcasting from permitted transmission site, and obtain funding for purchases from PTFP.  Coordinate the construction of the tower site consistent with FCC license and regulations, and in consultation with engineers. 

Build studio site.  Work with board to obtain suitable studio site.  In coordination with broadcast engineer, plan, build and equip studio. 

Develop Operating Budget and Oversee Finances & Fundraising.  Work with Fundraising Coordinator to oversee fundraising to pay for balance of construction costs and future operating costs.  Promote excellent member relations.  Solicit funding from governmental agencies.  Obtain grants from other organizations.  Develop business sponsorships. Establish working budgets and reporting systems with the Board. 

Manage Operation of Station.  Work with program coordinator to develop programming resources/archive/training prior to broadcasting; and coordinate schedule of on-air broadcasts.  Ensure that programming is planned and produced consistent with the mission of station and programming policies. Coordinate with emergency response agencies to create a reliable, accurate, and up-to-date emergency communication system. Maintain all records and operations consistent with FCC rules and regulations.  Coordinate volunteers.  Oversee KPTZ’s interface with community, incoming and outgoing email, phone calls, speaking engagements.  Track all helpful information in databases.

Experience desired: 

            Management in the areas of operations, planning and finance     

            familiarity with radio broadcasting and FCC regulations

            familiarity with technical audio recording, editing, storage systems

            volunteer coordination and training

            coordination and cooperation with other organizations

            experience in non-profit organizations

            positive, creative, outgoing, cooperative

            familiarity with the local community

Salary to be determined.

Please send resume and letter of interest to info@kptz or or mail to P.O. Box 2091, Port Townsend, WA  98368.

Position closes October 31, 2009.

For updates about KPTZ programming and volunteer opportunities please contact us at: info@kptz.org