Employment
Job Title: Interim President
Organization: Brazos Valley Public Broadcasting Foundation (KWBU-FM)
Location: Waco, Texas (On-site)
Reports To: Board of Directors
Duration: Interim Appointment – Duration to be determined
Position Overview
The Brazos Valley Public Broadcasting Foundation (BVPBF), licensee of KWBU-FM in Waco, Texas, seeks an experienced and mission-driven Interim President to provide strategic and operational leadership during a period of transition. The Interim President will serve as the chief executive, overseeing station operations, finances, compliance, staff leadership, and fundraising. The ideal candidate brings a steady hand, a collaborative spirit, and the capacity to guide the organization as it responds to a rapidly changing public broadcasting landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Transition Support
• Work with the Board of Directors, Baylor University, NPR, and community leaders to explore and model possible future scenarios for the station.
• Help draft plans for various operational paths, including potential restructuring, partnerships, or long-term sustainability strategies.
• Provide clear, transparent, and objective analysis to inform Board decision-making.
Fundraising & External Relations
• Serve as a public ambassador for KWBU in the local community and with key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership for development efforts, including:
o Setting/approving annual fundraising goals
o Participating in on-air fund drives and donor events
o Building and maintaining relationships with major donors and supporters
• Help identify and implement innovative fundraising strategies. Report regularly to the Board on fundraising efforts.
Organizational Leadership
• Provide hands-on leadership for the day-to-day operations of KWBU-FM.
• Supervise and support the station’s leadership team, currently including:
o Business Manager
o Station Manager
o Account Executive
o Community Engagement Coordinator
o Reporter
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with the station’s mission.
Financial Management
• Lead the development of the FY ’27 operating budget.
• Partner with the Business Manager to monitor and manage financial performance.
• Approve expenditures and contracts; ensure responsible stewardship of existing funds.
• Report regularly to the Board on financial status and risks.
Regulatory & Institutional Compliance
• Act as the primary liaison to:
o Baylor University
o The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
o The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)
o NPR and other affiliated networks or partners
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, licensing, and institutional requirements.
Other Duties as Assigned
Key Qualifications:
Skills & Competencies
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment, organizational agility, and discretion
• Proven fundraising and membership development experience
• Proven financial literacy and experience managing nonprofit or media budgets
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire staff, engage stakeholders, and represent the station publicly
• Knowledge of public media, FCC and CPB requirements, or regulated broadcasting environments strongly preferred
Experience
• Leadership experience in nonprofit, broadcast/media, or similar environments required
• Prior executive or senior management experience with staff supervision, budget oversight, and fundraising responsibility required
• Experience working with boards, institutional partners, and external regulators required
• Familiarity with public radio or mission-driven media strongly preferred
Education
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in communications, nonprofit management, business, or related field preferred
Compensation & Terms
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Interim position; specific timeline and expectations to be discussed during the interview process
Brazos Valley Public Broadcasting Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please Submit Your Resume and References to KWBUexecutivesearch@gmail.com for consideration.
Organization: Brazos Valley Public Broadcasting Foundation (KWBU-FM)
Location: Waco, Texas (On-site)
Reports To: Board of Directors
Duration: Interim Appointment – Duration to be determined
Position Overview
The Brazos Valley Public Broadcasting Foundation (BVPBF), licensee of KWBU-FM in Waco, Texas, seeks an experienced and mission-driven Interim President to provide strategic and operational leadership during a period of transition. The Interim President will serve as the chief executive, overseeing station operations, finances, compliance, staff leadership, and fundraising. The ideal candidate brings a steady hand, a collaborative spirit, and the capacity to guide the organization as it responds to a rapidly changing public broadcasting landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Transition Support
• Work with the Board of Directors, Baylor University, NPR, and community leaders to explore and model possible future scenarios for the station.
• Help draft plans for various operational paths, including potential restructuring, partnerships, or long-term sustainability strategies.
• Provide clear, transparent, and objective analysis to inform Board decision-making.
Fundraising & External Relations
• Serve as a public ambassador for KWBU in the local community and with key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership for development efforts, including:
o Setting/approving annual fundraising goals
o Participating in on-air fund drives and donor events
o Building and maintaining relationships with major donors and supporters
• Help identify and implement innovative fundraising strategies. Report regularly to the Board on fundraising efforts.
Organizational Leadership
• Provide hands-on leadership for the day-to-day operations of KWBU-FM.
• Supervise and support the station’s leadership team, currently including:
o Business Manager
o Station Manager
o Account Executive
o Community Engagement Coordinator
o Reporter
• Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture aligned with the station’s mission.
Financial Management
• Lead the development of the FY ’27 operating budget.
• Partner with the Business Manager to monitor and manage financial performance.
• Approve expenditures and contracts; ensure responsible stewardship of existing funds.
• Report regularly to the Board on financial status and risks.
Regulatory & Institutional Compliance
• Act as the primary liaison to:
o Baylor University
o The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
o The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)
o NPR and other affiliated networks or partners
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, licensing, and institutional requirements.
Other Duties as Assigned
Key Qualifications:
Skills & Competencies
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment, organizational agility, and discretion
• Proven fundraising and membership development experience
• Proven financial literacy and experience managing nonprofit or media budgets
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire staff, engage stakeholders, and represent the station publicly
• Knowledge of public media, FCC and CPB requirements, or regulated broadcasting environments strongly preferred
Experience
• Leadership experience in nonprofit, broadcast/media, or similar environments required
• Prior executive or senior management experience with staff supervision, budget oversight, and fundraising responsibility required
• Experience working with boards, institutional partners, and external regulators required
• Familiarity with public radio or mission-driven media strongly preferred
Education
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in communications, nonprofit management, business, or related field preferred
Compensation & Terms
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Interim position; specific timeline and expectations to be discussed during the interview process
Brazos Valley Public Broadcasting Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please Submit Your Resume and References to KWBUexecutivesearch@gmail.com for consideration.