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Station Manager
- Iowa, United States, 50421
- Staff FT Exempt
Title: Station Manager/KNWI
VP Area: VP - Media
Department: KNWI - Des Moines
Position Compensation: $100,645 - $111,825
Location: Des Moines, Iowa - KNWI
Who We Are:
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.
Position Summary:
This position oversees the full operation and ministry of KNWI, ensuring strategic leadership, financial stewardship, and regulatory compliance. The role provides vision and direction for broadcast ministry while recruiting, developing, and supervising station personnel. It also ensures effective oversight of engineering and technical operations through coordination with engineering staff or contractors, fosters strong community and donor relationships, and may participate in on-air programming to advance the station’s mission.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the overall operation and ministry of KNWI. Develop the annual station budget, and oversee expenditures.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the station’s broadcast ministry, ensuring alignment with the mission statement through regular consultation with the regional Senior Director and effective implementation of long-term strategic plans.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise station personnel, providing ongoing development, feedback, and direction through regular staff engagement.
• Cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships with donors, local leadership, and ministry partners, serving as a key representative of KNWI and actively promoting community engagement and support.
• Oversee and direct on-air fundraising activities, equipping and guiding staff for successful campaigns; ability to participate on-air is an asset but not a requirement.
• Provide oversight of engineering and technical operations, ensuring appropriate maintenance, technical quality, and coordination with engineering staff or service providers.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, FCC, and all applicable local, state, and federal broadcast regulations.
• Assist with or host on-air shifts or podcasts as assigned.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years’ experience in broadcasting
• Two years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community
Nice To Have:
• Experience in budget management
Key Skills:
• Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for work-related purposes.
• Financial Oversight: Experience managing budgets and financial resources within assigned responsibilities.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Background Check: Must pass initial and ongoing background checks as a condition of employment.
Work Environment:
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.
All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.