TELEVISION PROGRAM MANAGER

SUMMARY:

The Television Program Manager is responsible for overall program design and development for a statewide or department wide program. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

Directs and provides general management of the agency

Identifies goals and objectives for programs, consistent with state and agency priorities taking into account existing laws, regulations, and policies.

Develops major plans, goals, and objectives for programs, performs cost analyses for grants and programs, and forecasts service needs.

Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness.

Maintains appropriate contact with federal, state, and local officials and other  members of  the community.

Interprets goals, policies, and programs to communicate the agency mission.

Represents the agency in meetings, committees, conferences, and workgroups.                                                                                                   

Delegates the assignment of work responsibilities to staff.                                                                                                                               

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.

Knowledge of community and state resources.

Knowledge of computer programs.

 Ability to monitor the effectiveness of programs and services.

Ability to prepare oral and written information and reports.

Ability to communicate to a diverse group of people.

Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in broadcast communications or a related field; plus three years of progressively more responsible work experience in television program design or development, including one year in a supervisory capacity.

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.