Program Director
About The Position
Cumulus Media | Cincinnati is seeking a Program Director for Warm 98.5 (WRRM-FM). The primary goal of this role is to program one station and establish it as a leader in a highly competitive market. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can inspire their team. Key responsibilities include typical Program Director duties such as scheduling music, collaborating with the sales team, writing creative liners, hosting a show, coaching talent, and making the station famous. The company emphasizes employee satisfaction and a great work environment, located in a city that values arts, education, and outdoor activities.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of successful programming experience and winning track record backed by ratings results preferred
- Strong social and digital experience
- Savvy computer skills and proficiency with ratings, research and music (Stratus) programs
- Ability to multi-task and the discipline to focus on what is the highest and best use of your time
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with air staff, departments and clients
- Creative and strategic problem solver
- Deep knowledge of music, pop culture and current events and how they relate to the station’s target demographic
- Maintain relationships in the music/entertainment community
Responsibilities
- Create, implement, and manage the sound, image, music, brand and standards of Warm 98.5
- Reach ratings, revenue and profitability goals
- Coach, direct, develop and motivate on-air talent
- Deliver unique content to attract the target demo and grow terrestrial/digital audience
- Collaborate with sales team to enhance client relationships and revenue
- Work with marketing team to develop contests, promotions and events to raise brand profile
- Host a show, operate control board, as well as remote and other related production equipment
- Music scheduling
- Ensure operation of station in accordance with FCC regulations and policies
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, “what if” and try innovative solutions
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
- 401K with company match
- Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
- Parental leave time off benefits
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- wellness
- employee referral bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
