Radio Program Director/Anchor

News-Press & Gazette Company•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radio Program Director/Anchor will anchor our weekday live, morning news. This individual will oversee radio operations and content. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring an organized and effective manager who can work closely with news and sales teams. The role also requires regular appearances at community events to represent the station. The Radio Program Director/Anchor reports directly to the KRDO13 News Director and is expected to lead by example through professionalism and a deep commitment to the organization and the community we serve.

Requirements

Minimum of four years of on-air broadcast experience
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or a related field
Demonstrated leadership experience with a passion for managing and developing teams
Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
Ability to thrive under pressure and effectively manage multiple priorities and daily deadlines
Excellent editorial judgment and decision-making abilities
Flexibility to adjust schedule as needed to meet station demands
Pre-employment drug screening required
Background check required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Anchor a live, weekday four-hour morning news show in addition to other programs
Coach, mentor, and develop radio staff through regular feedback and performance management
Execute community partnerships and station initiatives that support audience engagement and revenue opportunities
Anchor live in the field from community events
Proactively identify and pursue programming opportunities
Manage cross-training of radio staff
Ensure strong communication across radio shifts
Manage multiple projects and issues simultaneously and bring them to a conclusion
Work effectively with station leadership on the news, sales and engineering teams
Regularly participate in station and community events
Manage the radio news team schedule
Prioritize cross-platform promotion