[Kzyxtalk] new GM and? executive director?

[Kelly Grimes]

Good morning David,
Can you tell me what the difference is between Community and Public radio?

Thank you,
Kelly


<mailto:grimie at mcn.org>
On 6/20/2015 7:59 AM, David wrote:
> Doug.
>
> Can we please once and for all dispense with the lie that John Coate
> "insisted that he be called Executive Director"?
>
> The 2008 job posting, which has been sent around on this thread for all to
> see (including a post by one of the current board members) clearly stated
> that ED was what they were looking for.
>
> Stop circulating another falsehood.
>
> David
>
>
>
> "KZYX&Z Community Public Radio in Philo, CA, is seeking a creative
> non-profit professional to become Executive Director/General Manager of
> Mendocino County Public Broadcasting.
>
> KZYX&Z is a full service station offering national programming from NPR,
> Pacifica, APM, and PRI, as well as diverse local programming produced by
> more than 120 volunteers. As KZYX&Z celebrates its 19th birthday, we are
> looking for an energetic, focused leader with fundraising and management
> skills to help us achieve a new level of service for our community, members,
> and volunteers with our upcoming digital conversion.
>
> The successful candidate is preferably one with a public broadcasting
> background and strong planning skills. The candidate will be able to
> demonstrate a track record of effective internal leadership; skill in
> building relationships with organizations and individuals; and a history of
> effective fund raising. The candidate must be an exceptional communicator,
> technologically literate, and capable of overseeing and ensuring proper
> compliance with the financial, legal and regulatory requirements of
> operating a public broadcasting station. The position requires an
> understanding of the difference between community and public radio as KZYX&Z
> is hybrid of both models.
>
> Find the full job description online in the careers section at
> http://kzyx.org.
>
>
> Send resume, references, and cover letter by June 15th to:
>
> jobs at kzyx.org
>
> or
>
> KZYX&Z
> Attn: Search Committee
> PO Box 1
> Philo, CA 95466"
>
>
>
> David Steffen
> KZYX Business Development
> (707) 895-2324 office
> (707) 322-9895 cell
> (707) 895-2451 fax
>   
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kzyxtalk-bounces at lists.mcn.org [mailto:kzyxtalk-bounces at lists.mcn.org]
> On Behalf Of Doug McKenty
> Sent: Friday, June 19, 2015 11:37 AM
> To: kzyxtalk at lists.mcn.org
> Subject: Re: [Kzyxtalk] new GM and? executive director?
>
> I believe the board is going to set up a hiring committee to oversee the
> process. They are required by law to publicly post the job opening as part
> of the process.
>
> John Coate, to the best of my knowledge, insisted that he be called
> Executive Director upon his hiring. He also insisted that he have total co
> tell over the programming. He had an interesting interpretation of the role
> of the board, basically relegating it to fundraising, while all station
> operations were the preview of management.  Any attempt by the board to set
> policy or effect programming was considered "micromanaging."  Let's hope
> they find a new anther with a more inclusive philosophy.
>
> I, for one, hope they drop the "Executive Director" title altogether.
>
> Doug
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 19, 2015, at 10:54 AM, Kelly Grimes <grimie at mcn.org> wrote:
>>
>> Good morning,
>> What is the process for finding a person to replace Mr. Coate, the
>> general manager?  Will that person automatically become the executive
>> director of MCPB?  If the board of directors is responsible for
>> overseeing the general manager, why is the general manager the head of
>> the board?  This has always seemed a bit odd to me and now appears to be
>> a good time to discuss the true title and scope of work for Mr. Coate's
>> replacement.  Does anyone have any factual information?
>> Thanks,
>> Kelly
>>
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