Community Media CEO

Foster free speech, public dialogue, and government transparency as the next Executive Director (ED) of Dakota Media Access (DMA), located in central North Dakota. As the chief executive officer, you will lead a community media nonprofit that produces, empowers, promotes and distributes local programming to inform, inspire and educate.

In this role, you'll provide vision, leadership and direction to ensure the community's needs are met in in evolving telecommunications landscape. Key responsibilities include generating and managing funding streams to support a nearly $1 million budget; serving as DMA's principal spokesperson; and managing six team members as as well media operations. The ED reports to a board of directors and works collaboratively with the cities of Bismarck and Mandan.

Qualifications and Application

To be successful in this position, you must have a passion and commitment for community media. You are a relationship builder, able to engage diverse groups and individuals, as well as create a culture of high performance. You are know for your skills to generate new revenue streams. You embrace technology and media literacy. And you can quickly become fluent in the regulations and trends of your industry.

To be considered for this position, you must have a proven track record as an ED or similiar with a minimum of five (5) years in the community media field, telecommunications, or nonprofits. Your experience should include the following:

• sound fiscal administration of a budget exceeding $1million
• strategic and operational planning
• navigation and engagement with civic and government interests
• knowledge of federal cable and broadcasting regulations, media production techniques, operating rules, training programs and related industry topics

Desirable education includes college-level study, technical school, or background in communications, business or nonprofit administration, mass communications, media productions, or a related field.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to search@freetv.org. The position will be open until filled. Interviews will begin the week of January 10, 2025.

Location and Schedule

The position is fulltime, in person and requires scheduling flexibility, such as the ability to work evenings, occasional weekends, or during special events to meet deadlines.

Compensation

The starting salary range is $93,000 to $103,000 annually, DOE. Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays, single health plan, simple IRA and supplemental insurance are provided.