Director of Broadcasting

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facets of station operations, including programming, engineering, underwriting, fundraising, marketing, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the public, university administration, FCC, CPB, and other national media organizations.
• Develop and administer annual budgets involving university allocations, federal/state grants, and listener contributions.
• Direct public radio fundraising strategies, including digital campaigns, major gifts, and on-air pledge drives.
• Drive content strategy and audience growth by analyzing media consumption habits and emerging digital trends.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional station staff and student broadcasters.
• Ensure absolute compliance with FCC-mandated public inspection files and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) rules.
• Host classical music programming or act as a local host for network news programs as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communication, media, journalism, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in broadcasting, media, or communications.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated management or leadership experience in a media or communications setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Direct experience in public broadcasting operations and CPB guidelines.
• Experience with public media fundraising structures and donor stewardship.
• Documented experience administering and adhering to FCC regulations in a professional setting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition remission.
• 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options.
• State pension programs.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation accrual.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives.

About the Company

WYSU-FM is a premier public radio station and vital community institution at Youngstown State University. We balance a rich tradition of NPR news and classical music with emerging digital media landscapes to serve our regional community and the national public broadcasting stage.