Opportunities

WMMT FM/Appalshop is seeking a General Manager

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three references to bbingman@appalshop.org

WMMT's General Manager will lead the station in planning and overall direction -- preparing the annual plan and budget, supervising staff and tracking budget.  S/he will be the keeper and advocate of WMMT's vision--understanding both the guts and the soul of WMMT; articulating and advocating the station's mission locally and nationally; representing WMMT in state, regional, national discussions (especially media policy and fundraising); and leading WMMT's strategic planning and major policy decisions. The General Manager will take major responsibility for WMMT fundraising, especially with private foundations and with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The new General Manager will have as many as possible of the following qualifications:

• A strong commitment to improve WMMT’s financial well-being as well as its image and visibility throughout our broadcast region
• A passion for the value of a community-based radio station
• Expertise in revenue generation through fund-raising (foundation, individual, major gifts, etc.) and other revenue generating opportunities
• Experience in successful event planning and execution
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to work with and motivate team members
• Excellent organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other standard office systems
• Experience in public radio management
• A thorough knowledge of the operation of a radio station and familiarity with FCC rules and regulations
• Experience creating and managing budgets; familiarity with other financial documents

WMMT FM General Manager Job Description

Administration

• As an Appalshop Project Director, responsible for annual program plan and budget
• Monitor budget, income and expenses.
• Oversee station operations       
• See that grant requirements are fulfilled and reports are timely
• Participate in Appalshop’s management and governance

Fundraising

• Primary fundraiser for station operations with emphasis on foundation and government sources
• Participate in Appalshop development efforts
• Primary grant writer for WMMT
• Responsible for major gifts campaigns with assistance from Development Director
• Participate in on air fund drives along with staff

Government Relations

• Corporation for Public Broadcasting reporting and relations. PTFP reporting and relations, and others as applicable. 
• Responsible for overseeing FCC compliance

Community Relations

• Maintain communication and work with WMMT’s Community Advisory Board for fundraising and special projects
• Participate in  producing Bluegrass Express Live with Bluegrass Express Live committee

General responsibilities

• Represent WMMT and articulate station’s mission locally and nationally
• Lead station strategic planning
• General supervision of staff  (performance and job descriptions)
• Lead weekly staff meetings