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Job description
The Educational Communications Board (ECB), is seeking an Executive Director. ECB is an independent state of Wisconsin agency that works in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to operate Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) and PBS Wisconsin, ensuring the delivery of public media and education services to a statewide audience. ECB also operates and maintains the statewide network of National Weather Service transmitters as well as the technical backbone for the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and AMBER Alert.
The Executive Director is appointed by the Board of Directors (Wis. Stats. 15.57). The Board meets quarterly to review, advise and approve the activities of the agency, and conducts an annual review of the Executive Director’s performance. The Executive Director shares joint oversight of PBS Wisconsin and the WPR networks with the executive director of the division of Wisconsin Public Media (WPM) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm 9/28/2026
It is critically important that your application materials clearly describe your experience related to the stated job qualifications.
Qualified candidates will have:
Experience leading an organization or business unit, this may include:developing strategic direction
developing state and budget strategies
managing operations of a business unit
understanding of complex, multi-fund source budgets
managing staff and implementing personnel policies
managing workforce development and employee engagement strategies
understanding statutory frameworks for agency or organizational operations
analyzing complex situations and making senior level decisions
creating or implementing continuity of operations plans
Experience developing and maintaining positive working relationships with external stakeholders. This may include:developing and implementing a legislative advocacy strategy
working positively with fundraising organizations
working constructively with key partners to deliver high-quality products or services
Well-qualified candidates may also have:
Experience in the broadcasting or related industry.
Experience with an organization providing services over a large geographic area.
Experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the broadcast industry.
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Worksite address
madison, WI, 53774, US
Who can apply
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