Position Summary

The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WGTE Public Media provides visionary leadership to advance the organizations mission of serving the public through high-quality educational cultural and informational content. Reporting to the Board of Trustees theCEO will lead WGTE across its television radio multi-media and educational platforms to further its mission of enriching lives through innovations operational excellence and meaningful public service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Vision:

• Collaborate with the Board to develop and execute strategic plans that align with WGTEs mission and are responsive to the changing media
• Develop data-driven strategies for content production and distribution that serve diverse audiences and broaden listener support.

Organizational Development and Culture:

• Ensure WGTE has the team organizational structure and culture to innovatively and effectively deliver mission-driven content.
• Foster a transparent inclusive environment that encourages open communication creativity and collaboration.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy:

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including staff board members donors community leaders and government officials.
• Serve as the liaison to the Board of Trustees maintaining a productive partnership and facilitating effective governance.
• Represent WGTE at local state and national levels advocating for public media and engaging in policy discussions impacting the organization.

Fundraising and Financial Oversight:

• Oversee and direct all fundraising and development efforts including membership growth enhancement of existing revenue streams and identification of new funding opportunities.
• Ensure the financial strength and sustainability of WGTE by maintaining sound fiscal policies and practices.
• Develop and manage budgets monitor financial performance and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Operational Excellence:

• Lead the daily operations of WGTE ensuring the delivery of high-quality content across all platforms.
• Implement and enforce policies and procedures that improve overall operations and effectiveness.
• Evaluate the impact of strategic planning options proposed new program implementation and published federal state and/or local regulatory actions on WGTE operations. Advise the Board of Trustees.

Innovation and Digital Transformation:

• Drive technology and digital innovation to expand WGTEs reach and
• Develop measurable strategies for success in mobile and digital media environments including content creation and audience engagement.

Community Engagement and Public Service:

• Develop and implement community-centered initiatives that reflect the diverse needs of WGTEs audience.
• Lead efforts to enhance WGTEs presence in the community through partnerships outreach and educational services.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Chairman of the Board of

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee employees across multiple departments including but not limited to Radio Television Services Educational Services Business Operations Fundraising and
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with WGTEs policies and applicable laws including interviewing hiring training performance appraisals retention and separations.

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or
• Progressive experience in strategic planning budgeting and managing multiple
• Demonstrated leadership experience and skills including the ability to attract hire train motivate and retain talent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build consensus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in public administration nonprofit leadership media management or a related field.
• Familiarity with digital content creation tools and learning management
• Demonstrated success in securing and managing grants and fundraising
• Strong public speaking and stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated success advocating for funding and policy priorities at the local state or national level.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This position operates in a professional office and broadcast/media production
• Occasional local or regional travel may be required to attend community events conferences or meetings.
• Some lifting of materials and setting up events may be

Other Duties:

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

About WGTE

WGTE Public Media is a non-profit multi-platform public media organization serving northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Based in Toledo WGTE provides high-quality educational cultural and informational programming through its public television (PBS) public radio (NPR) and online services.

To Apply:

WGTE is being assisted in this search by Livingston Associates. For consideration please submit a resume and a letter of introduction that describes how you will be the ideal person to lead the organization.

Date for full consideration: April 12^th 2026 Inquiries are welcome with Livingston Associates at .

Equal Employment and Nondiscrimination

WGTE offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package for employees including healthcare retirement paid time off dental vision health/wellness reimbursements and other supplemental benefits.

It is the policy of WGTE to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons and not to discriminate in employment because of race religion gender age marital status veteran status national origin physical or mental disability or sexual orientation.