Radio Station Manager

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NC A&T's WNAA-FM in Greensboro is seeking a General Manager to lead the licensed, listener-supported college radio station. In this administrative and management role, you will oversee daily operations, strategic planning, budgeting, and community engagement, while ensuring compliance with FCC regulations.

You will foster student development and training, drive fundraising and outreach, and uphold the station's mission to serve campus and the broader community with educational, diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field.
• Experience in radio broadcasting, media management, or related area.
• Strong understanding of FCC regulations and public broadcasting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and strategic planning of WNAA-FM.
• Manage budgeting, fundraising, and community outreach.
• Ensure FCC compliance and supervise student engagement and training.

Skills

Experience in radio broadcasting

FCC regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary responsibilities for this position include General Manager of the NCA & TSU licensed, listener-supported college radio station, WNAA -FM. In this administrative/management role, the position oversees the daily operations, strategic planning, budgeting and community engagement of the radio station. Additionally, this role ensures compliance with FCC regulations; fosters student engagement, development and training; manages fundraising and community outreach efforts; and maintains the Station’s mission to serve both the campus and the broader community through diverse, educational, and culturally enriching broadcast/media programming.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The WNAA Radio Station is a unit within the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication ( JOMC ) that provides not only a learning lab that gives students practical, hands-on experiences in broadcast journalism, but also is a university and community resource that serves and engages its constituents daily via on-air broadcasts/programs, music offerings, sports commentaries, community calendars, etc. Known as NC A&T’s Broadcast Voice, which serves the Greensboro, High Point, and Winston‑Salem metropolitan radio market, WNAA operates with 10,000 watts at 90.1 MHz MH- HD 1&2 on the FM dial and has a licensed coverage area of 35 to 45 miles (56-64 km). The radio station covers 14 counties in North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is housed within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers a Bachelor of Science degree with concentrations in multimedia and broadcast journalism, mass media production, and public relations, which are accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication ( ACEJMC ). The Department has about 450 majors and intends to propose a graduate degree program in in the near future. Detailed information about the Department is available online http://www.ncat.edu/academics/schools-colleges1/cas/academic-departments/jomc/index.html. With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s largest historically black university with an enrollment of more than 15,000+ students. NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System. NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics ( STEM ), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• A bachelor degree in Communication, Media Studies, Broadcasting, or a related field.
• Experience in radio broadcasting, media management, or a related area.
• Strong understanding of FCC regulations and public broadcasting standards.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number 001472

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Journalism & Mass Comm

Organizational Location

Organizational Location College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit WNAA Radio

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3123

Open Date

Open Date 06/30/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date ... 07/31/2026

Date Position Available

Date Position Available Immediately

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
• Other Document

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