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Program Director
Cumulus Media
Birmingham, AL, United States
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Program Director |
Hot 107.7 Birmingham’s R&B Leader WUHT FM
Cumulus - Birmingham has an incredible opportunity and opening for a Program Director of Hot 107.7, WUHT FM. The Program Director will be responsible for growing and operating this strong brands and must have a strong background and passion for R&B music. Energy, enthusiasm and experience within the genre are a must. You will be responsible for all aspects of programming including; music scheduling, managing on-air staff, imaging, station strategy, developing revenue generating promotions, social media, digital content and have a strong understanding of the core audience of a AC format. The position also requires a daily air-shift, along with a weekend voice track shift.
We’re looking for a track record of success. Digital and social strategies must be as engaging as on-air tactics and execution. The best candidates will be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and react in a calm and decisive way when dealing with challenging situations. 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 a talented sales team are critical.
About Us
Cumulus Birmingham is a group of 6 strong radio stations Including: Hot 107.7, Jox 94.5 –WJOX FM, 100.5 Jox 2- WJQX FM, 690 Jox 3 – WJOX AM, Talk 995 – WZRR FM. We have a wonderful diverse cluster that mirrors the market that we serve, featuring incredible formats in Urban Contemporary, Sports Talk, and News Talk. The Cumulus Birmingham Cluster reaches over 382,000 listeners each week and is a cluster with tremendous growth potential. We have a dynamic team and a simply incredible culture and work environment, and are very promotionally and event oriented.
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.
Qualifications
• Successful programming experience and winning track record backed by Nielsen Audio results.
• 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 and associated departments
• Strong leadership, coaching, prioritization and execution
• Creative and strategic problem solver
• Superb on air abilities
• Event management skills
What We Offer
• Competitive compensation
• Collaborative and creative work environment
• Tools, resources and coaching to succeed
• Opportunity for career advancement and professional growth
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance package with HSA and company match
• 401K with company match to plan for the long term
• Vacation & Holidays to enjoy the fruits of your labor
For immediate consideration, please complete the application process at
http://www.cumulus.com/careers/.
Cumulus is an EOE company.