Assistant Program Director – KAWO

Townsquare Media; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO and holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company laptop

Casual, high-energy environment

Opportunities for upward mobility

Community/events involvement

Job summary

Townsquare Media in Boise is seeking an Assistant Program Director to lead a station’s on‑air and digital content. You will own the brand across radio, digital, social, and live events, coaching a small team and collaborating with Sales to drive engagement and revenue.

The role requires 5 years of radio experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in audience growth and content performance. In‑office role with opportunities to shape a growing local brand.

Qualifications

• Five years of full‑time radio experience.
• Proven leadership with brands or teams.
• Measurable success in audience growth and content.
• Strong knowledge of FCC rules and regulations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive vision, performance, and growth of the brand across on‑air, digital, social, and live experiences.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain top talent while shaping culture.
• Lead strategy sessions with air talent and cross‑functional teams with sales.
• Create multi‑platform content and engage audiences and partners.
• Host live on‑air shows and publish local articles daily.
• Collaborate with Director of Content to elevate brand and events.

Skills

Radio experience

Leadership

Audience growth

Public speaking

FCC rules knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Control boards

Remote broadcast equipment

Production tools

Job description

Assistant Program Director — KAWO

*This is a full-time, in-office opportunity.*

Take Your Content Leadership Career to the Next Level:

Are you a visionary content leader with a passion for building brands, growing audiences, and developing high-performing talent? At Townsquare Media Group, we’re looking for a dynamic Assistant Program Director who thrives at the intersection of on-air creativity, digital storytelling, and team leadership.

This full-time, in-office role, is perfect for a dynamic, ambitious, and proven talent with experience in radio and digital content. We’re looking for a true 360-degree creator —someone who can entertain, inform, and inspire across radio, digital, social, and live events—while driving audience growth and revenue impact. You’ll work closely with a collaborative local team and have the opportunity to grow with a digital-first media company built on strong local brands.

This position reports to the Director of Content and holds full brand ownership of one station, including on-air performance and digital content creation.

Why Townsquare Media?

Townsquare is a media, entertainment, and digital marketing solutions company dedicated to serving small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. We own and operate 354 radio stations and more than 400 local websites across 74 markets—including trusted Boise stations.

We combine the power of local media with best-in-class digital solutions to help businesses grow—offering everything from broadcast and digital advertising to SEO, web design, and programmatic marketing.

What You’ll Do:

As the Assistant Program Director for KAWO, you’ll be responsible for driving the vision, performance, and growth of the brand across on-air, digital, social, and live experiences. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will:

• Lead the brand from the front as an active influencer, content creator, and endorser, driving audience engagement while setting the standard for compelling content and coaching team members to do the same.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain top on‑air and digital talent while partnering with market leadership to cultivate a positive, professional, and high‑performing culture that supports brand growth and team success.
• Lead regular strategy, coaching, and brainstorming sessions with air talent and cross‑functional teams while partnering closely with sales leadership to develop compelling, revenue‑generating content, features, promotions, endorsements, digital initiatives, and events that engage audiences, support client objectives, and drive market growth.
• Build and engage passionate audience communities by creating compelling multi‑platform content, maintaining a strong presence across digital and social channels, representing the brand at events and promotions, and cultivating community relationships that drive audience growth and revenue‑generating partnerships.
• Host a live, engaging on‑air show on a regular, ongoing basis, preparing daily content that entertains, informs, and connects with the target audience
• Create and publish a minimum of two original local articles per day for the station website and mobile app
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Content to elevate brand quality, programming, and events while seamlessly integrating digital and social content into the overall content strategy to maximize audience engagement across platforms.
• Communicate clearly and effectively across departments and with key stakeholders
• Creating and publishing original video content regularly, including social‑first short‑form video (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) and longer‑form segments that grow your personal on‑screen brand
• Prospecting and developing endorsement and influencer partnerships with local businesses, pitching yourself as a trusted community voice who can authentically promote products and services across on‑air, video, and social platforms
• Participating in person in high‑visibility community events, client meetings, and business functions as a station ambassador who builds relationships that translate into revenue

What You’ll Bring:

• 5 years of full‑time radio experience

• Demonstrated leadership ability with a track record of building successful brands or teams

• Proven, measurable success in audience growth and digital content performance

• Strong understanding of FCC rules and regulations

• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills

• Comfort interacting with listeners, clients, and community partners in public settings

• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and prioritization skills

• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure

• Technical proficiency operating control boards, remote broadcast equipment, and related production tools

• High School Diploma (required)

• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and vehicle (required)

What’s In It for You?

We know leadership roles demand a lot—so we offer rewards that matter:

• Competitive salary bonus program
• 3 weeks PTO 9 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company‑provided laptop
• Casual, high‑energy work environment
• Opportunities for upward mobility within a growing media organization
• Company discounts
• Volunteer Time Off—give back to your community
• And much more…

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.

Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.