WFUV/New York Seeks New PD
• Fordham University’s influential non-comm Music Discovery outlet WFUV/New York has formally posted the PD position that was held for many years by the amazingly talented Rita Houston, who died Dec. 15, 2020 at the age of 59 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
WFUV is seeking a creative, energetic Program Director to guide its next chapter as New York’s trusted source for music discovery. WFUV is at the center of a strong and passionate community of music lovers, with listeners and donors in the New York City region and beyond. The station also enjoys robust relationships with the community of artists, the music industry, venues and cultural organizations.
Based in The Bronx, NY, WFUV is approaching its 75th year as the public media service of Fordham University, the Jesuit university of New York. WFUV is an NPR member station with a rich history and a mission of high quality public service, as well as an educational role in cultivating the next generation of media professionals. WFUV’s culture and operation is steeped in its training mission.
As the new Program Director, [your name here] will build on WFUV’s established strengths, to grow the station’s radio and digital presence, and expand and engage an increasingly diverse audience. The PD provides oversight for local programming on all platforms, leading the working group that manages daily operational details, through effective delegation and collaboration. WFUV’s overall content team is composed of 26 professionals (14 full-time and 12 part-time team members), and includes the News and Sports department. Fordham students are also found in the Music, News and Sports areas, where they serve in long-term, compensated internships.
Qualified candidates should submit a letter, resume and references to: pdsearch@wfuv.org. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 1, 2021. No phone calls or applications by snail mail, please. The complete job description and application link is posted for your convenience at wfuv.org/jobs. Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
