WilliNet is ready for its next bold chapter and we’re looking for a dynamic Executive Director to
help write it.

WilliNet TV is Williamstown’s community media hub – a PEG (Public, Educational,
and Government) access station where town government meets creativity, where school events
share airtime with local sports, and where residents don’t just watch media… they make it. We
believe access to media is access to voice and access to voice is essential to a healthy
democracy.

This role is for a leader who gets excited about that. We’re seeking someone who sees
storytelling as civic power. Someone who thrives on connection – building partnerships,
mentoring creators, collaborating with local officials, and bringing new ideas to life. This is an
opportunity to shape how a community communicates with itself. WilliNet broadcasts town
meetings, school committee discussions, cultural events, athletics, and locally produced
programming on Charter/Spectrum channels 1301, 1302, and 1303. Programming streams on
willinet.org and on our streaming app on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. And behind the
scenes, we provide residents free access to equipment, training, and the tools to turn ideas into
productions.

The Executive Director is both the steady hand and the spark – guiding daily operations while
driving vision and growth. You’ll oversee programming and distribution, supervise a part-time
Production Manager, steward finances and fundraising, maintain facilities and equipment, and
cultivate strong relationships with community partners and the Board of Directors. We’re
looking for someone who is strategic and creative, organized and imaginative, and a strong
communicator who understands both production workflows and community dynamics. Most of
all, we want a leader who believes that local stories matter and who is energized by helping
people tell them. If you’re ready to champion community media and strengthen civic life in
Williamstown, we’d love to hear from you. For a more detailed list of job responsibilities, please
see below.

Williamstown is in northwestern Massachusetts, in the heart of the Berkshires, approximately
three hours from New York City, Boston, and Burlington, Vermont, and is home to Williams
College, The Clark Art Institute, and 7500 residents.

Required Qualifications

● Demonstrated leadership and management experience in a nonprofit, community media,
arts, education, or related organization.
● Experience working in public access television, media production (radio/video),
journalism, media distribution; and/or communication systems.
● Strong financial and organizational management skills.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Experience working collaboratively with a Board of Directors and community partners.
● A clear commitment to community engagement, equity, and public service.

Preferred Qualifications

● Grant writing and fundraising experience.
● Familiarity with municipal partnerships.
● Knowledge of public access regulations and media operations.

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