Employment/EEO

Job Posting #130215
February 15, 2013

Job Title:  President/CEO
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Job Status:  Open until filled

Basic Information
Date available:  Immediate
Monthly salary:  Negotiable, depending on qualifications
Hiring Department:  Administration
Location: 8401 Datapoint Dr., Suite 800 San Antonio, TX  78229
Reports to:  Board of Directors

Areas of Responsibility:

Board Administration and Support

The President/CEO will support the operations and administration of the Board of Directors through timely and completely advising and informing Board members of all pertinent information enabling them to fulfill their fiduciary duty of care and loyalty to Texas Public Radio.
 The President/CEO will:
• Serve as the communications link between the staff and the Board of Directors. 
• Serve as the communications link between members/public/other third parties and the Board of Directors.
• Practice “no surprises” relationship with the Board where all relevant information, positive or negative, is shared as soon as it becomes known.
• Facilitate Texas Public Radio being a model for excellence in Corporate Governance.

Program and Service Delivery

The President/CEO will ensure excellence in program content, design, and delivery.
 The President/CEO will:
• Ensure that program content, design and delivery are needs-driven so that programming meets the evolving needs of the audience.
• Ensure that program delivery and execution is consistent, reliable, dependable, and technologically sound.
• Continuously pursue a technology vision and technology strategy that keeps programming readily accessible to the audience. 

Financial, Tax, Risk, Legal and Facilities Management

The President/CEO will foster sound fiscal stewardship.
 The President/CEO will: 
• Pursue efficient operation to maximize funds available for effective and attractive programming.
• Identify and adopt best practices that optimize quality, cost, and member satisfaction.
• Identify and eliminate wasteful practice and processes that consume resources and hamper effectiveness.
• Promote problem solving and decision-making supported by sound financial discipline.
• Ensure implementation of proper and adequate internal controls and strict compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ensure development, execution and monitoring of annual business plan and annual operating budget.
• Coordinate the receipt of and the documentation of gifts and donations received by Texas Public Radio and TPR Foundation.
• Maintain trust-based, collaborative relationships with Texas Public Radio Board, financial institutions, insurance carriers, benefit providers, regulatory/licensing authorities, and outside auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable governmental regulations and requirements.

Human Resources Management

The President/CEO will model, practice, and promote effective leadership principles consistent with the stated values of Texas Public Radio.
 The President/CEO will:
• Practice hands-on, needs-driven, audience-focused management style.
• Develop the “next generation” of leaders necessary to advance the mission of Texas Public Radio.
• Provide direction, supervision, and feedback to direct reports to support their professional and personal growth and development.

Development, Marketing, Community and Public Relations

The President/CEO will assure that Texas Public Radio and its programs, distributed content and community involvement are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.
 The President/CEO will:
• Be the spokesperson for Texas Public Radio.
• Execute fund-raising activities that will grow and diversify the revenue streams of Texas Public Radio and TPR Foundation.
• Continuously build the Texas Public Radio brand by keeping it constantly and favorably in the public eye and consciousness.
• Serve as the corporate representative of Texas Public Radio with the various stakeholder groups.
o The public.
o Members and other audience.
o Foundations and other donors.
o Our business community
o National Public Radio and other programming affiliates.
o Governmental authorities.
o Employees.

Summary
The President/CEO is responsible for achieving the strategic goals and objectives of Texas Public Radio, giving direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission, strategic plan and annual goals and objectives.

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to the address below or e-mail resume to: HR2013@tpr.org.  TPR is an EOE employer.

Texas Public Radio
Attn: President/CEO Search
8401 Datapoint Drive, Suite 800
San Antonio, TX 78229

Internships:

Texas Public Radio offers unpaid internships to provide opportunities for individuals to gain broadcast-related skills in the following areas:

•     Accounting


•     Grant Writing


•     News


•     Public Relations

All internship opportunities are currently filled.

Annual Employment Report:

The Texas Public Radio annual employment report is available for viewing in the Adobe Reader format.