TV Station Manager: Lead Programming & Fundraising

Northern Michigan University; Lakewood (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Michigan University is seeking a TV Station Manager to lead the day-to-day operation and continued development of WNMU-TV, providing strong leadership to a team of professionals and students while advancing programming, community engagement, fundraising, student learning, and the station’s long-term sustainability.

You will coordinate national programming and local productions, ensure regulatory compliance, support donor development through on-air and digital fundraising, and

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in television production, broadcast operations, public media, or a closely related field.
• Two years' experience with unit management, leadership or supervision.
• Demonstrated experience planning and completing projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation and continued development of WNMU-TV and guide staff.
• Coordinate national programming and local productions while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support donor and underwriting development through integrated on-air and digital fundraising.
• Work with engineering and programming staff to monitor technical performance and audience data.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Time management

Written communication

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Broadcasting/Communications degree preferred

Job description

Northern Michigan University is seeking a TV Station Manager to lead the day-to-day operation and continued development of WNMU-TV, providing strong leadership to a team of professionals and students while advancing programming, community engagement, fundraising, student learning, and the station’s long-term sustainability.

You will coordinate national programming and local productions, ensure regulatory compliance, support donor development through on-air and digital fundraising, and