Associate Vice President and General Manager

Job Description

Houston Public Media, a service of the University of Houston System, invites candidates for the leadership position of Associate Vice President and General Manager. 
This is an opportunity for an innovative leader with a proven track record to create a next- generation public mediamodel. With transformative changes in technology, audience building, content creation and distribution, the Associate Vice President and General Manager will be expected to build on a solid foundation to create a far-reaching vision for Houston Public Media and its television, radio and digital resources.
The leader oversees strategic planning, overall administration, fundraising and the budget for the over $20 million organization and reports to UH’s Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance.  
Located in America's fourth-largest city, Houston Public Media serves residents with quality news and entertainment including national programming from NPR and PBS.  Houston offers world- class entertainment, and a vibrant art, culinary and sports scene.
The preferred candidate will bring significant media experience in a senior leadership role with a demonstrated ability managing innovation and change. They will be a true collaborator and an inclusive leader, bringing strong business acumen, and a track record of developing a comprehensive strategy and shared vision in a collaborative manner with key stakeholders. A highly competitive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and qualifications is offered.
A full description, specific candidate expectations and application instructions are posted on the HPM site at https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/about/careers/
For optimum consideration, full applications should be received by February 4, 2025.  
The University of Houston is assisted by NETA Consulting in this search. For additional information, please contactLinda O’Bryon (linda@netaconsulting.org) or Tom Rieland (tom@netaconsulting.org)
 The policy of the University of Houston-System and its universities is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, military status, genetic information, sex (Including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or status, or gender expression, except where a distinction is required by law.  

Job Requirements

The preferred candidate will bring significant experience in a senior leadership role and with a demonstrated ability in managing innovation and change.  They will be a true collaborator and an inclusive leader. The ideal candidate will bring strong business acumen, a track record of developing a comprehensive strategy and shared vision in a collaborative manner with key stakeholders.  
Expectations 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred
• At least 7 years of experience in media management, with a proven track record of leadership and success
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing revenue and expense budgets
• Proven track record of successful fundraising, including ability to develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet or exceed financial goals  
• A strong commitment to the mission and values of public media
• A deep understanding of the public media landscape, including digital and social media, with an emphasis on emerging trends such as AI and next generation journalism with a focus on community and civic dialogue 
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Non-profit board management experience preferred
• Knowledge of the Houston market is a plus

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