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Program Director
Sirius XM
New York, NY, United States
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Program Director, XMU
Type of Position
Regular
Job Description
Position Summary:
Responsible for day-to-day programming of multiple music channels with the possibility of developing and mentoring air-talent for shows that consist of adult themed music news, current events, and pop-culture. May be considered for on-air shifts.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Day-to-day music programming issues including song selection and categorization, library size, rotation rules and implementation of audience research.
• Work with Music Coordinators, Programmers, On-Air Hosts, and Production staff to create entertaining non-musical content that appeals to the target audience including production elements, features, specials, interviews, and other information and entertainment.
• Help determine songs and identify hooks for music research studies.
• Coach on-air hosts on their delivery style, content and formatics.
• Plan and execute promotional efforts to increase channel awareness, listenership and subscriber satisfaction.
• Manage and develop on-air hosts.
• Collaborate with producers, co-hosts, coordinators, and associate producers to generate interesting show topics and schedule guests that will create lively dialogue that engages the interests of the audience.
• Write monologues or program topic bullet points to establish and re-set the topic each hour for listeners Conduct studio and telephone interviews with guests and listeners.
• Introduce promotions and ensure proper execution.
• Promote the show, the channel and the company positively on and off the air to maximize the growth of subscribers and listeners.
• Review on-air performance and establish on-going goals for the show and the channel on a monthly basis.
• Carry out other programming related assignments as determined by the Vice President, Music Programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Oversee performance of on-air staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
• A minimum of five years music programming experience. Top 25 market experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Strong relationships within broadcast and music industries.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong track record in developing creative and breakthrough programming.
• Mastery of music scheduling and playback software.
Requirements and General Skills:
• Good public speaking and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to pay attention to details and be organized.
• Ability to project professionalism over the phone and in person.
• Commitment to "internal client" and customer service principles.
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
• Spelling, grammar, proofreading and editing skills.
• Creative writing ability.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.
Technical Skills:
• Experience with Music Master scheduling software a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.