POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Associate Director for Television and Video Services
WSIU Public Broadcasting

Position: Associate Director for Television and Video Services
 
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in broadcasting, mass communication, journalism, or related field, five years of previously successful administrative management experience that includes personnel supervision, budget creation and budget monitoring, at least five years of progressive management experience at a public or commercial television entity, three years experience in television production at the producer/director level or higher. Experience working with students in a teaching/mentoring capacity preferred.

Duties: Provides administrative oversight, leadership and strategic vision for all television and video services including program selection and placement, broadcast traffic and scheduling, executive in charge of all video productions, management of programming distribution network and oversees mentoring/training opportunities for SIU students. This position works under general direction from the Executive Director, exercising wide discretion and independent judgment in determining strategies and supervising their execution in order to achieve the mission of the entire organization as it relates to television and video services. The Associate Director serves as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director and as part of the WSIU Management team. Position collaborates with other managers to develop strategic directions leading to enhanced public service and greater sustainability. Develops and administers budgets, forms and executes policy, recommends personnel actions to the Executive Director, negotiates contracts and oversees aspects of compliance with federal, state and local regulations including; FCC, CPB, FAA, and NTIA. The Associate Director must independently and as part of a team resolve complex programs that routinely involve multiple parties/departments both inside the organization and outside (i.e. other departments within Broadcasting Service, other departments on campus, other public broadcasting stations in the state or region, and national entities such as PBS, CPB, NTIA, etc.)

Broadcasting Service: With studio facilities in Carbondale, WSIU Public Broadcasting serves a five-state region and over 3 million citizens through educational, informational, and entertainment programming and outreach activities that foster educational, civic, and personal development. The Broadcasting Service operates two TV transmitters (WSIU/WUSI) and three FM transmitters (WSIU/WUSI/WVSI) plus a radio reading service; educational services and teacher training for pre-K-1201 grade and adult learners; and community outreach services. The Service has a 33 person professional staff, 100 person student staff, approximately $6.5 million total annual revenue, and is an integral component of the College and University, with a close working relationship with the departments of Radio/Television, Cinema & Photography, and the School of Journalism. Its mission is closely linked with the academic mission of the College and the University.

The College: The College of Mass Communication and Media Arts has three academic units; the Departments of Cinema & Photography, Radio-Television and the School of Journalism, as well as WSIU Public Broadcasting which houses the University's public radio and television stations. The College enrolls approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 150 graduate students.

The University: Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Research University with an enrollment of over 18,000 students. Carbondale, a university-centered community of 25,000 residents, is located 100 miles southeast of St. Louis, MO, on the edge of the Shawnee National Forest, famous for its rugged hilly terrain and natural beauty.

Effective Date of Appointment: January 2, 2010, or until filled

Application Deadline: December 1, 2009, or until position is filled.

Application Procedure: Applications must include 1) a letter describing how training and experience relate directly to the outlined job responsibilities and qualifications; 2) a detailed professional resume; 3) contact information for at least three professional references. Applications should be directed to:
 

Chair, Search Committee
WSIU Public Broadcasting, Mail Code 6602
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1100 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Telephone (618) 453-4344
Fax (618) 453-6186

SIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to enhance its
 ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a
 diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
 will receive consideration.