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Job Description
Salary:
$95,472.00 - $133,644.00
Annually Location:
Carbondale, Illinois Job Type:
Administrative Professional Job Number:
2600151
Department:
Broadcasting Service-SIUC Closing Date:
7/8/2026 11:59
PM Central FLSA:
Exempt FTE:
1.0 Description Search for Executive Director in Broadcasting Service. Oversee all administrative and leadership aspects of WSIU Public Broadcasting, including strategic planning, budgeting, personnel management, fundraising/underwriting, television and radio operations, and establishing the vision and goals to fulfill the unit's mission. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Examples of Duties Build and maintain strong relationships within the university and the community to provide opportunities for students and faculty interested in the broadcast/media fields and provide services to the community. Of particular focus are building strong ties to academic programs such as radio/television/digital media to provide practical creative experiential learning for students. Serve as the chief fiscal officer for all broadcasting service accounts and ensure sound fiscal management for all revenues and expenses. Collaborate with university to coordinate efforts with state and federal officials on funding and regulatory matters that affect broadcasting services. Ensure the development and effective implementation of a substantial fundraising operation that provides private financial support through annual gifts, major donations and endowments as well as significant underwriting of operations. This position should participate in many facets of these revenue generating activities. Make strategic decisions on programming matters for radio and television that meet the mission of the stations while also meeting the needs of the viewers, members, donors and regulators. Meet regularly with the Friends of WSIU and other groups to build relationships with viewers, members, donors, community leaders, the public and university students/faculty/staff.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree and at least five years of management-level experience at a radio and/or television organization or a master's degree and at least four years of such experience
Required Documents:
Please submit a letter of application. CV/resume, and three references.
Contact Susan:
Jeff Harmon, jeff.harmon@siu.edu Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties. The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits , employee tuition waivers , and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/ . Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.
