WMPG Community Radio station is seeking a Program Director to oversee the stations’ programming and content.

WMPG (https://www.wmpg.org/) is a Non-Commercial Educational FCC licensed radio station owned by the University of Maine System, and is the premier community radio station of southern Maine. Located on the campus of the University of Southern Maine (USM) in Portland, broadcasting locally, as well as streaming online.

WMPG radio was formed 50 years ago by a handful of students who started making radio in their dorm room on the Gorham campus of the University of Southern Maine (USM). We are USM’s radio station and are housed within the Portland campus. Currently our volunteers are made up of community members, students, and university Staff.

The Program Director (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uR1xV9Ir9pVNa5_FHTsbCW-1VsufVW5t/view?usp=drive_link) serves as an integral part of the WMPG management team and is involved in all aspects of planning for the station and meeting WMPG’s long-term goals and strategic vision. The Program Director recruits, trains and supervises University of Southern Maine (USM) students and community members as volunteers in on-air radio broadcasting and audio production; manages the program schedule and makes annual changes to keep the programming fresh; maintains the WMPG M usic L ibrary; and connects with the USM community for outreach and engagement to strengthen WMPG’s relationships within USM and the community.

This is a full-time position located on our Portland Campus with an annual salary up to $45,000 commensurate with experience.

The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/#xd_co_f=OTZlMjgzOTAtNWZlOS00NDI4LWI0ZTMtNThjMGVjNDRkOTA3) that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the UMPSA Benefits Information Summary (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/wp-content/uploads/sites/235/2022/07/Single-Page-Benefits-UMPSA.pdf) .

The University of Southern Maine (https://usm.maine.edu/) is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.

USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University (https://usm.maine.edu/about-our-university/) .

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact (https://usm.maine.edu/equity-inclusion-community-impact/) supports USM's DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years management and radio experience or equivalent required.

• Working knowledge of all FCC rules.

• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.

• E xperience working with diverse populations to make WMPG a welcoming s pace for everyone.

• Strong audio editing skills (Hindenburg, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Audacity).

• Non-profit radio experience and an understanding of a college/community radio station environment.

• Working knowledge of the principles of journalism and the ethics of communication.

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by November 17, 2024.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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