This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11610669 Manager of FM -Illinois Soul

　　Illinois Public Media

　　Job Summary

　　This position is responsible for the programming, engagement and on-airsound of Illinois Soul, including helping to determine, implement, andsupervise the program schedule; local interstitials; local programs;community outreach; and sponsorships.

　　Duties & Responsibilities

　　Develop and Foster Community Support:

　　Serve as liaison between Illinois Soul and the regional BlackcommunityRepresent Illinois Soul on Campus to academic units and studentorganizationsWork with key community partners to grow Illinois Soul\'s visibilityand audienceManage community events with other IPM depts. & partnersArticulate the station\'s vision to community, partners andsupportersResource Development:

　　Develop revenue sources who want to connect with the Blackcommunity, including CPB, Illinois Arts Council, etc.Build revenues to grow IL Soul\'s programs and servicesWork with SPA to apply grants for special projectsWork closely with Development on Membership campaignsWorks closely with the Development team to develop and enhanceunderwriting relationships and revenueProgramming and Promotions

　　Assist with the selection of music for R&B and other local programsDevelop non-news programming, working with the Chancellor\'s office,College of Music, and Illinois Youth Media and other campus andcommunity partnersWork with traffic and other station \'voices\' on spots, promos,drops, etc. to give the station an authentically local & Black soundDevelop interstitial content that engages with the communityWork with cross-department colleagues on local programming,news/public affairs, marketing, and developmentAdministration and Operations

　　Oversees daily operations of Illinois Soul in coordination withDirector of Broadcast OperationsWorks with Traffic and promotion staff to ensure quality programmingand on-air soundMaintains working relationship with all departments within thestationProvides constructive feedback to on-air hosts to maximize theirperformanceWorks with marketing team to develop promotions, and events to raisestation\'s profileWorks closely with Development to produce and execute on-airmembership campaignsCollaborates with Digital Team in coordinating and providing contentfor the app and web siteEstablishes and maintains professional relationships withindependent producers, artists, composers and other industrycontactsMonitors trends and activities that are relevant to the IL Soul\'smission and makes program and advocacy recommendations to theExecutive Director and leadership teamEnsure operation of station in accordance with FCC regulations andpoliciesWorks with the Executive Director on budgetary mattersAssist with occasional on-air workPhysical Demands

　　Sitting : Frequently

　　Additional Physical Demands

　　An exempt academic professional position that requires sitting, usingcomputers in an office setting, greeting the public, and comfortabletraveling to interstate and intrastate meetings.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　1. Any one or any combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) ofthe following types of preparation:

　　A. progressively more responsible work experience in the production andpresentation of radio or television programs, social media, and/or printor online journalism

　　B. vocational training in radio and/or television production,journalism, social media, news or feature writing and/or announcing orclosely related fields

　　C. college course work in ra io/television, journalism, social media,news or feature writing or closely related fields

　　- 60 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)

　　- 75 semester hours equals one (1) year and six (6) months (18 months)

　　- 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)

　　- 120 semester hours or a Bachelor\'s degree equals three (3) years (36months)

　　2. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience in the production andpresentation of radio or television programs, social media, and/or printor online journalism in addition to the preparation required in #1above.

　　3. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience comparable to thatperformed at the Media Writer/Producer/Announcer I level of this seriesor in other positions of comparable responsibility.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor\'s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination ofeducation and experienceExperience:

　　Familiarity with radio operations

　　Supervisory experience

　　Excellent communication skills

　　Strong familiarity with serving the Black community

　　Knowledge of R&B, jazz and other music genres

　　Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite