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Program Director
Cumulus Media
Little Rock, AR, United States
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Cumulus Media’s Little Rock, AR
location is offering a great opportunity in the programming side of the radio broadcasting industry as a News Talk Program Director for 102.9 KARN FM.
Candidates will have a track record of ratings success and a keen awareness for how listeners consume news and information in today’s immediate mobile driven society. Digital and social strategies must be as engaging as on-air tactics and execution. You should be a news and current events junkie that is plugged in to what people are talking about in Little Rock and around the world. The best candidates will be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and react in a calm and decisive way in breaking news situations. You must be skilled in talent coaching with a proven record of making good talent great. In addition, you understand how to get TSL in spoken word radio and have extensive experience in working with producers, talent, and the news director to constantly produce outstanding content. Excellent writing and production skills to image and brand your stations are essential. People skills and the ability to work closely with talent, department heads and an aggressive sales team are critical.
You’ll oversee a staff of 10-12 professionals and have direct coaching responsibilities for our morning and afternoon live/local talk programs. Additionally, you’ll be involved in the operation of the Arkansas Radio Network, basted at KARN FM.
About us
A leader in the radio broadcasting industry, Cumulus Media (NASDAQ:CMLS) combines high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices to the 245 million people reached each week through its 447 owned-and-operated stations broadcasting in 90 US media markets (including eight of the top 10), more than 8,200 broadcast radio stations affiliated with its Westwood One network and numerous digital channels.
Together, the Cumulus/Westwood One platforms make Cumulus Media one of the few media companies that can provide advertisers with national reach and local impact. Cumulus/Westwood One is the exclusive radio broadcast partner to some of the largest brands in sports, entertainment, news, and talk, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, the Olympics, the GRAMMYs, the Academy of Country Music Awards, the American Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, Westwood One News, and more. Additionally, it is the nation's leading provider of country music and lifestyle content through its NASH brand, which serves country fans nationwide through radio programming, exclusive digital content, and live events. For more information, visit www.cumulus.com.
Experience:
• Prior experience as a broadcaster, either in news, sports, or as a DJ preferred
• Prior experience as a Program Director or Assistant Program Director preferred
• Knowledge of FCC broadcast rules and regulations
• Excellent team leadership with the ability to set goals and manage performance
• High degree of organization and ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
What We Offer:
• Competitive pay
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance package
• 401K with company match to plan for the long term
• Vacation & Holidays to enjoy the fruits of your labor
Please provide resume, programming philosophy, and audio samples to www.cumulus.com/careers
For more information about Cumulus Media, please visit www.cumulus.com
Cumulus is an EEO company.