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| 03.11.25 The Pacifica Foundation is seeking the following positions: General Manager, KPFA Berkeley General Manager, KPFK Los Angeles General Manager, WBAI New York General Manager, WPFW Washington, DC | Full Time, On-Site / Compensation: $60,000-$80,000 per annum / DOE: Benefits: medical, dental, disability, vacation, and holiday (upon completion of introductory status). Exemption Status: Exempt JOB SPECIFICATIONS Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities: The GM is hired and supervised by the Executive Director (ED) of the Pacifica Foundation. This is an on-site, full-time exempt management position. The GM works with their station’s Local Station Board (LSB) and Pacifica's ED in implementing the Pacifica mission and is subject to an annual evaluation by the LSB. The General Manager is responsible and accountable for overall management and all station operations including programming; finance; budgeting; compliance with all necessary local, state, and Federal laws and regulations, especially FCC compliance; technical operations; facilities management; long-term planning; fund-raising; web and social media presence; public relations; and personnel, supervising the staff of FTE employees and volunteer staff members. Working with Pacifica Foundation – General Manager Job Description (rev2025) Page 2 of 4 the paid and volunteer staff and a management team, the Local Station Board, and the community. The General Manager is responsible for monitoring and guiding the station. For a full job description, click here |
| 03.11.25 The Pacifica Foundation is seeking the following position: General Manager, KPFT Houston | Full Time, On-Site / Compensation: $60,000-$80,000 per annum / DOE: Benefits: medical, dental, disability, vacation, and holiday (upon completion of introductory status). Exemption Status: Exempt JOB SPECIFICATIONS Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities: The GM is hired and supervised by the Executive Director (ED) of the Pacifica Foundation. This is an on-site, full-time exempt management position. The GM works with their station’s Local Station Board (LSB) and Pacifica's ED in implementing the Pacifica mission and is subject to an annual evaluation by the LSB. The General Manager is responsible and accountable for overall management and all station operations including programming; finance; budgeting; compliance with all necessary local, state, and Federal laws and regulations, especially FCC compliance; technical operations; facilities management; long-term planning; fund-raising; web and social media presence; public relations; and personnel, supervising the staff of FTE employees and volunteer staff members. Working with Pacifica Foundation – General Manager Job Description (rev2025) Page 2 of 4 the paid and volunteer staff and a management team, the Local Station Board, and the community. The General Manager is responsible for monitoring and guiding the station. For a full job description, click here |
| 11.08.24 Programming Director KPFA Berkeley, CA | Full Time / $60-$70 Thousand Annually Medical and Dental Benefits Are you authentic, a great storyteller, or passionate and knowledgeable about listener-supported radio? If so, keep reading. Position Summary: The Program Director is a leadership and operations role responsible for heading and managing all aspects of KPFA’s mission, including talent, content creation, programming, and online presence. A successful candidate will oversee, schedule, and create public affairs, music programs, and website content. The Program Director also identifies, recruits, and coaches on-air talent to grow our audiences and revenue. This position requires a self-starter who can work collaboratively and independently and possesses strong interpersonal and time-management skills. A successful candidate will have a strong commitment to and passion for KPFA’s mission, vision and values. The Program Director reports to the General Manager. How to Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter and a brief response (no more than 500 words) to this question “If you could accomplish one goal for KPFA, what would that be?” as three pdf attachments to jobs@kpfa.org by December 9, 2024 at 9 AM. For a full job description, click here |