City and County of San Francisco

Program Manager, KALW Radio Station (#3532)

$0.00-$0.00 Hourly / $0.00-$0.00 Monthly / $0.00-$0.00 Yearly


Definition

Under direction, coordinates and manages the broadcast programming of the School District's public radio station; selects, develops and schedules programming; supervises the work of technical, clerical and volunteer staff; and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features

This single position class is responsible for implementing station program policy developed by the General Manager, KALW Radio Station, in accordance with School District and FCC guidelines. The incumbent plans, selects and schedules the programming, orders the programming from a variety of vendors, and manages the program contracts. Additionally, the incumbent supervises operations personnel and a volunteer production staff.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

1. Develops and implements station programming in conjunction with General Manager, District resource personnel, volunteer producers and community groups; plans program specials and series; schedules programs for broadcast; writes program descriptions for program guide.

2. Supervises radio announcers, clerical and volunteer personnel; assigns on-air shifts; oversees the training of operators; evaluates employee performance; recommends disciplinary actions.

3. Seeks out, selects and orders programming for broadcast from a variety of vendors including National Public Radio, American Public Radio, national tape archives, private production companies and independent producers; maintains contracts with vendors for program broadcast rights.

4. Interprets Federal Communications Commission policies that effect the on-air duties or performance of radio announcers and operators; oversees daily program logs and weekly satellite schedule; oversees review of station logs and discrepancy reports; advises General Manager of equipment and supply needs.

5. Represents the station's programming needs at National Public Radio and National Federation of Community Broadcaster meetings; serves as a representative of the radio station at community and other public meetings, including Community Advisory Board and Friends of KALW.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge. Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of: the principles and practices of broadcast operations and production techniques; national, local and individual program sources; FCC and National Public Radio policies, guidelines and regulations.

Ability to plan, develop and organize individual programs and series to implement station policy; assign, direct and review the work of subordinates; communicate effectively in speech and writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Disaster Service Workers

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

CLASS: 3532; EST: 1/1/1900; REV: 1/1/1900;