Employment
WGTE Public Media, an equal opportunity employer, is dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding job vacancies at the station. We seek the help of local organizations to refer qualified applicants to our station. Organizations that wish to receive our vacancy information should contact Michelle Turner at WGTE Public Media by email at michelle_turner@wgte.org or by calling 419-380-4644.
2025 EEO Public File President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Position Summary
WGTE Public Media seeks a visionary, mission-driven President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization into its next chapter of service and innovation. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the CEO is responsible for advancing WGTE’s mission by guiding all aspects of the organization, including strategy, content, operations, fundraising, technology, and community engagement.
About WGTE Public Media
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of strategic initiatives that serve diverse audiences across platforms.
- Oversee all departments, ensuring a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative organizational culture.
- Build strong relationships with staff, board, donors, partners, and the broader community.
- Serve as the chief spokesperson and advocate for WGTE at the local, state, and national levels.
- Direct fundraising strategies, including membership, underwriting, grants, and major gifts.
- Ensure fiscal responsibility, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
- Champion digital transformation and technological innovation to grow WGTE’s reach and impact.
- Deepen WGTE’s public service role through educational outreach and community-centered initiatives.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Proven experience in executive leadership, strategic planning, and financial oversight.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and team leadership skills.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in public administration, nonprofit leadership, media management, or related field.
- Experience in public media, education, or digital content strategy.
- Successful track record in fundraising and public advocacy.
Location
Located in Northwest Ohio within the western Lake Erie basin. The city is home to institutions that draw regional, national, and international visitors, including the Toledo Zoo—voted #1 in the nation—the nationally award-winning Toledo/Lucas County Metroparks System, the award-winning and globally recognized Toledo Museum of Art, and the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, a recipient of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Cultural highlights include the Toledo Symphony, Toledo Ballet, and Toledo Opera. With top-ranked schools, several local universities, and easy access to Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Chicago, Toledo is an exceptional place to live, work, and grow.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and résumé to employment@wgte.org or mail to:
Human Resources, P.O. Box 30, Toledo, OH 43614.
Production Intern
The WGTE Production Intern will spend the semester working with WGTE Public Media’s production crew. This unpaid internship includes the opportunity to shoot on various professional cameras, edit with the Adobe Creative Cloud software, and learn audio and lighting techniques. Interns will also join the production crew in providing live video feeds for event coverage and streaming.