Ampers is seeking a Chief Operating Officer.
Due to incredible growth and significant success, the Association of Minnesota Public
Educational Radio Stations (Ampers) is expanding and hiring a Chief Operating Officer. Become
a part of the nation’s largest state association of community radio stations. Ampers is looking
for an experienced, energetic, highly organized, self‐motivated, thorough, versatile, and
proactive manager to help take the organization to the next level.
Duties will include:
Serve as the second‐in‐command helping to oversee the day‐to‐day operations of the
organization.
Help to create and oversee our new diverse news initiative including the creation of a
robust on‐boarding and training program.
Oversee and ensure the successful operation of the programming as well as the
business departments.
Ensure all programming content is accurate, meets FCC requirements, community and
company standards, as well as libel, slander, and copyright laws.
Review all contracts for accuracy and create and maintain an infrastructure to ensure all
contract producers have an active contract and are meeting deadlines.
Work closely with the VP of Programming and Project Coordinator to make sure all
projects stay within the budget, the timeline, and deliver what has been promised.
Help recruit, hire, coach, train, inspire, and supervise employees and contractors.
Foster a positive work environment.
Provide Ampers CEO with weekly updates.
Additional duties as assigned by the President/Chief Executive Officer.
Ideal Qualifications:
Ten years of experience working in the broadcast field
At least five years of managerial experience
Demonstrated commitment to mission‐driven organizations
Excellent writing, communication, and coaching skills
Positive team‐player attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to help the
organization grow
Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing, and independently managing
multiple complex projects simultaneously
Experience working with diverse communities
Work Environment
100% Remote (but all work must be conducted within the state of Minnesota)
Family‐friendly, flexible schedule, positive mission‐driven work environment
Strong commitment to diversity (Ampers is and has been Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s
Communities for decades)
Supervising the Position
Candidate will report to the President/Chief Executive Officer
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equal Employment
Ampers strongly encourages women, people of color, Native Americans, LGBTQIA2S+
individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‐born
residents, and Veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of
race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, political affiliation, veteran status, medical condition, national
origin or ancestry, or any protected category prohibited by state and federal laws.
Compensation
Salary will be $80,000 to $100,000 commensurate with the candidate’s experience
Bonus opportunities
Very strong benefits package which includes medical, dental, vacation, and employermatched
retirement account
Employer pays 100% of the employee's medical and dental premiums as a pre‐tax
benefit and 70% of dependents’ premiums
Application Process
The position is open for all applications beginning October 12, 2023. Applications are
being accepted through October 27, 2023, or until the position is filled. All interested
candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, to
jobs@ampers.org.
Please enter Chief Operating Officer and your full name as the subject of the e‐mail.
Only applications submitted via e‐mail will be accepted. No calls please.
Failure to provide all requested information in the manner requested may lead to your
being disqualified from consideration for the position.
