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Program Director
Cumulus Media
Boise, ID, United States
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Cumulus Media / Boise is seeking an experienced and passionate Program Directorfor heritage News/Talk KBOI. The successful candidate will oversee Boise’s legendary station offering live, local programming for 9 hours each weekday, and the market’s leading radio newsroom.
We’re looking for an outstanding talent coach who can set the vision for the radio station and assist our veteran talent in pursuing that vision. Candidates must 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. Knowledge of the most up to date tactics for success in a Diary market is vital. Digital and social strategies must be as engaging as on-air tactics and execution. You should be a news and current events junkie who can be plugged in to what people are talking about in Boise, Idaho and around the world. You must also have a passion for sports as KBOI is the flagship station for Boise State Football and Basketball. The best candidates will be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and react in a calm and decisive way to a variety of situations. You must be skilled in talent coaching with a proven record of making good talent great. People skills and the ability to work closely with talent, department heads and an aggressive sales team are critical.
About Cumulus Media
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), 8,000 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 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/.
Cumulus is an EEO company.