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Program Director
iHeartMedia
Rockville, MD, United States
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Job Summary:
Leads and manages all aspects of radio station’s on air experience including: talent, content, tone, programming, production, sound & theme, and online presence.
Responsibilities:
• Directs and monitors programming activities in conformance with FCC rules and regulations, company policy, and applicable Federal, state, and local laws.
• Partners with Market President and Sales in support of local and corporate business objectives to increase market share, listeners, ratings, and revenue while aligning programming fit with client, station, and audience.
• Coordinates with Programming and Sales to plan and execute marketing, promotions, events, and image campaigns.
• Determines and maintains creative vision for station(s) to enhance station image and visibility within the community.
• Reviews and approves all commercial and paid programming content. Fields record label calls, schedules music, and checks social media to ensure music remains consistent with station’s brand.
• Collaborates with Production to enlist musical direction and seek options that meet editorial scope.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships with producers, artists’ managers, composers and other industry contacts.
• Identifies recruits, manages, and coaches On-Air Talent, Producers, News Reporters, etc. Schedules on-air shifts, remotes, and appearances.
Qualifications
• Extensive knowledge of FCC broadcast rules and regulations; knowledge of federal, state and local contesting rules and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to use tools to gather and analyze ratings data, make business decisions based on analysis; sound judgment and quality decision-making skills
• Extensive knowledge of Diary data analysis; working knowledge of RCS products including GSelector and NexGen
• Knowledge and appreciation of diverse music genres, excellent on-air performance, familiarity with radio programming
• Excellent team leadership and delegation skills, including motivation of staff; can set goals & expectations, provide honest feedback and manage performance
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High degree of planning and organizing skills; can multi-task and meet specific deadlines
• Flexible, creative, and innovative in using technology to deepen listener relationships
• Ability to think both tactically and strategically
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
• Superior oral and written communication skills; excellent grammar; can adjust communications style based on audience needs
• Entrepreneurial and assertive in meeting goals
• Ability to influence others, inspire innovation and ensure a client focus
Work Experience
• Prior experience directing and managing a team
• Experience with local formats preferred
• 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
Education
• 4-year college degree preferred
Certifications
• None required