KACU Director of Operations

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. ‌ Manage business operations to ensure the high standards of KACU's live programming and related activities. The KACU Director of Operations and Programming oversees radio programming and part-time staff to fulfill station objectives for radio operations. Basic Responsibilities Oversee radio operations for KACU which are broadcast on-air at 89.5 FM and streaming to kacu.org and the KACU Mobile App Oversee scheduling and digital publishing of local content Manage billing and financial reporting for business operations Assist with on-air fundraising and coordinate all on-air fundraising promos and logs Oversee community events calendar and maintain the KACU Mobile App Maintain office operations Essential Duties: Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. A. Oversee radio programming and operations for KACU which are broadcast on-air at 89.5 FM and simulcast to kacu.org and the KACU Mobile App 1. Manage radio automation systems including BSI Simian, Content Depot, PRX and digital content systems for KACU 2. Be on call as primary responder during emergency situations, power outages or other disruptive events 3. Work with Engineer to address technical issues 4. Maintain a schedule for Production 1 usage, and coordinate with JMC on Podcast suites 5. Maintain, select, promote and implement KACU podcasts on kacu.org and Apple Podcasts 6. Hire, train and mentor part-time radio staff including performance reviews, scheduling and delegating automation tasks as needed 7. Produce daily logs for on-air underwriting, promos and other continuity 8. Coordinate daily newscast guidance for on-air hosts 9. Prepare special schedules for holiday programming and fundraising weeks 10. Update KACU.org with local news and content 11. Coordinate social media with news and development departments 11. Coordinate production of West Texas Roots 12. Help the general manager ensure compliance with all FCC and SoundExchange requirements 13. Fill in for on-air shifts as needed B. Manage billing and financial reporting for business operations 1. Send invoices to underwriters 2. Process accounts payable, receivable and billing to maintain station budget 3. Provide detailed financial records for annual audit C. Assist with on-air fundraising and coordinate all on-air fundraising promos and logs 1. Share in the on-air fundraising duties with other staff 2. Create and implement all on-air fundraising promotionals including coordinating with NPR to create custom promos 3. Maintain pledge logs within Natural Log and adjust them as necessary based on new programming or program clock updates D. Update community events calendar and maintain the KACU Mobile App 1. Participate in NPR trainings to keep kacu.org and the KACU Mobile App up to date 2. Write and edit event information for the online community calendar 3. Write, maintain and edit This Week in Abilene 4. Maintain the KACU Mobile App by updating underwriting, creating push-notifications, and data analysis E. Maintain office operations 1. Order office supplies 2. Coordinate with KACU's Engineer, ACU IT, or ACU Facilities Management to maintain computer equipment and other station needs 3. Help prepare for events, coordinating student help, collaborating with the development director on preparation of the space 4. Receive and send mail Professional Development Requirements: Skills 1. BSI Simian 2. Adobe Audition (ProTools or other audio editing system) 3. Content Depot 4. PRX 4. Natural Log Training Modules Required 1. Oracle Banner 2. Banner Timekeeping 3. SDOL Mastercard 4. EPAF Qualifications: Professional 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred 2. Minimum two-years experience in broadcasting required 3. Candidates with a master's degree in journalism and mass communication may have the opportunity to teach courses as an adjunct instructor in the JMC department. Personal 1. Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills 2. Supervisory skills preferred Physical Demands A. Ability to lift and move boxes and equipment not to exceed 40lbs B. Speaking on-air for up to six hours per day during membership campaigns ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire. Abilene Christian University is the premier university for the education of Christ-centered, global leaders, offering an exceptional education to about 6,700 students annually from 51 states and territories, and 42 nations. This private, comprehensive university, founded in 1906 in Abilene, Texas, offers 88 baccalaureate majors that include more than 175 areas of study, 77 areas of study in master's degree and specialist programs, and five doctoral programs. It has been ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation for undergraduate research, undergraduate teaching, first-year experiences, service learning, study abroad and learning communities. ACU's mission is to educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. ACU Dallas, a branch campus in Addison, Texas, is the home of the university's online undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Questions? Contact Human Resources at humanresources@acu.edu or call 325-674-2359.