Assistant Program Director
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly organized Assistant Program Director (APD) to assist with our market leading music stations. The ideal candidate is passionate about contemporary music culture, audience engagement, ratings performance, digital content, and talent development. This role works closely with the Program Director to execute the station’s programming vision across on-air, digital, social, and live event platforms. The APD will play a key role in music scheduling, imaging, promotions, talent coaching, and strategic audience growth while helping maintain a competitive edge in a fast-moving media environment.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of radio programming, on-air, or music scheduling experience preferred
- Previous APD or Music Director experience strongly preferred
- Deep knowledge of music formats, audience behavior, and pop culture trends
- Experience with systems such as Selector, WideOrbit, and Adobe Audition
- Strong understanding of Nielsen ratings and audience analytics
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong digital and social media instincts
- Audio production/editing skills preferred
- Flexibility to work off-hour station events as needed
Nice To Haves
- Creative thinker with strong content instincts
- Passion for building winning brands
- Team-oriented with a collaborative management style
- Strong understanding of multi-platform audience engagement
Responsibilities
- Assist the Program Director in executing the stations’ overall programming strategy and brand positioning
- Schedule and maintain daily music logs
- Analyze ratings, music research, streaming trends, and audience data to optimize programming decisions
- Collaborate with on-air talent to develop compelling, engaging content that aligns with station goals
- Help coach and mentor air staff, including talent development and performance feedback
- Oversee station imaging, promos, and production elements to maintain consistent brand sound
- Coordinate with Promotions, Sales, and Digital departments on integrated campaigns and station events
- Contribute to digital strategy including social media, podcasts, streaming, and web content
- Host daily on-air shift and various tracking responsibilities as required
- Record and produce commercials as needed
- Maintain strong relationships with record labels, artists, managers, and industry partners
- Monitor emerging music/media trends within the market
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
