Executive Director, Public Media & Emergency Communications

Current Newspaper; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Communications Board (ECB) seeks an Executive Director to lead Wisconsin's statewide public media and education services, including PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio. The role shares joint oversight with the UW–Madison public media division and reports to a governing board.

Applicants should highlight experience in strategic direction, multi-fund budgeting, and staff leadership across a statewide network.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an organization or a business unit.
• Ability to develop strategic direction and budget strategies.
• Experience managing multi-fund budgets.
• Experience managing staff and implementing personnel policies.
• Experience workforce development and employee engagement strategies.
• Understanding of statutory frameworks for agency operations.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and make senior-level decisions.
• Experience creating or implementing continuity of operations plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Educational Communications Board, guiding strategic direction and operations.
• Develop and monitor state and budget strategies and ensure effective use of multi-fund resources.
• Manage staff, personnel policies, and workforce development initiatives.
• Cultivate positive relationships with external stakeholders and advocate for legislative priorities.
• Interpret and apply federal and state laws/regulations affecting the broadcasting and public media environment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Staff management

Operations management

Public policy

Stakeholder relations

Continuity planning

Job description

Educational Communications Board (ECB) seeks an Executive Director to lead Wisconsin's statewide public media and education services, including PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio. The role shares joint oversight with the UW–Madison public media division and reports to a governing board.

Applicants should highlight experience in strategic direction, multi-fund budgeting, and staff leadership across a statewide network.