General Manager & CEO/NM PBS

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $10,100.13 - $14,456.00
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Sep 22, 2025
Requisition ID req34641 Working Title General Manager & CEO/NM PBS Position Grade 18 Position Summary New Mexico PBS (NMPBS) seeks a visionary General Manager & Chief Executive Officer to lead NMPBS into the future of public media. This is a unique opportunity to guide a mission-driven organization in an evolving media landscape - strengthening community engagement, expanding cross-platform services, and securing long-term sustainability. About NMPBS Since 1958, NMPBS, a community service of The University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Public Schools, has been a leader in public television with a history of innovative services connecting the people of New Mexico. NMPBS's mission is to inform, engage, educate, and connect New Mexico's diverse communities, reflecting their interests and needs through quality programming, services, and online content that can be accessed anytime, anywhere. With award-winning programming, educational outreach, and a deep commitment to public service, NMPBS provides trusted news, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning to communities across New Mexico. Key Responsibilities Under the general direction of the KNME Board and University of New Mexico Administration, the general manager and executive director provides strategic direction for all aspects of NMPBS, including: Represents NMPBS and licensees (University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Public Schools) at community and business meetings; presents information to legislative committees, State agencies, Congress, and/or Federal agencies on behalf of NMPBS and its licensees. Advises administration and board on communications matters affecting public and educational broadcasting; participates in and provides leadership to national and regional professional organizations. Serves as chief advocate on behalf of the station to potential donors, including foundations, corporations, capital campaign participants, program sponsors, underwriters, and individual givers; actively participates in strategic funding initiatives, and actively pursuing contracts and grants from various agencies. Serves as principal liaison to station licensees' administration and governing boards; initiates and maintains cooperative relationships with other public broadcasting entities in the state. Coordinates and cooperates with appropriate departments of the university, public schools, and other agencies in the development of programs and consults with respective agencies on matters relative to the mission of instructional and public television. Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness and implements innovations that align with the evolving media ecosystem. Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives; oversees recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of unit staff. Develops and implements initiatives to expand audience services and update broadcasting, satellite, cable, wireless, and facilities. Develops, and provides strategic oversight of, entrepreneurial revenue generation, including fundraising, member development, monetizing excess capacity, and ancillary spectrum. Oversees the development of annual operating budgets, as well as cost and productivity analyses. Oversees and manages the integrated day-to-day operations of the station, to include program development and production, outreach and education, marketing and funding, finance and human resources, broadcast engineering and operations, regulatory compliance, and reporting. Represents the station and its licensees on local, state, and national boards and committees pertinent to the operations and strategic direction of the station. Explores opportunities for enhanced collaboration across media platforms, including potential shared services, operational efficiencies, and unified strategies to strengthen the public service mission across broadcast and digital media. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis. Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Significant experience leading a public media organization, including providing strategic direction and oversight of day-to-day operations. Deep understanding of public broadcasting technologies, including digital distribution, streaming, and broadcast operations. Strong record of fiscal management, budgeting, and strategic planning. Proven ability to lead teams, manage staff performance, and foster professional development. Demonstrated success in fundraising, membership development, and cultivating philanthropic support. Knowledge of FCC and CPB regulations, spectrum policy, and regulatory frameworks. Strong interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to grow revenue streams and innovate in a changing media ecosystem. Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department KNME Operations (247A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Contract Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $10,100.13 - $14,456.00 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 11/6/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work agreement (RWA). For more information about Remote Work Agreements, please refer to UAP 3245, Remote Work, Section 5, Establishing a Remote Work Agreement. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. To be considered for this position: 1. Complete the official UNMJOBS application; you must include all prior work experience, including the full dates of employment (month and year) for each position held, and the number of hours worked per week. 2. Attach your current resume with three professional references listed. 3. Attach your cover letter that addresses our preferred qualifications. 4. Incomplete applications will not be considered. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.