On Air/Programming Director

Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc.•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

CUMULUS MEDIA Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking an experienced On-Air/Program Director for WOKI. The role leads the station’s content team and is responsible for operating a strong media brand with innovation and vision, with a focus on live and local entertainment and understanding the core audience. Responsibilities span content creation and programming, brand strategy, managing on-air and content creators, music scheduling, imaging, audience engagement events, website and social media, and digital content. The position also includes a daily on-air show, a weekend voice-track shift and/or live appearances and live remotes. The successful candidate will bring a record of programming success and strong content-management, on-air, web, and social-media skills. Digital and social strategies should be as engaging as on-air execution. The role calls for attention to detail, multitasking, calm and decisive responses to challenging situations, excellent writing and production skills, and the ability to work effectively with content creators, department heads, and the sales team.

Requirements

Strong social and digital experience.
Computer skills and proficiency with ratings, digital metrics, and research.
Ability to multitask and maintain focus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Creative and strategic problem-solving ability.
Deep knowledge of music, pop culture, and current events.
Excellent writing and production skills.
Ability to work closely with content creators, department heads, and the sales team.

Nice To Haves

A successful programming track record.

Responsibilities

Create, implement, and manage the station’s sound, image, music, brand, and vision across distribution channels to reach and exceed goals.
Coach, direct, develop, appraise, and motivate on-air talent and content creators.
Deliver unique content that attracts the target demographic and grows the audience.
Work with the sales team to develop and enhance client relationships.
Work with the marketing team to develop contests, promotions, and major events.
Ensure station operations comply with FCC regulations and policies.
Perform a daily on-air show and a weekend voice-track shift and/or live appearances and live remotes.
Develop and execute brand strategy, music scheduling, imaging, audience engagement events, website and social-media activity, and digital content.