Brand Manager

Audacy; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Audacy Cleveland is seeking a Brand Manager to oversee Legendary Cleveland Classic Rock 98.5 WNCX across all channels. You will lead brand evolution, protect licenses, and ensure compliance with FCC regulations while growing audience reach on multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in managing media personalities, a proven track record in Nielsen PPM markets, and the ability to coach top talent to peak performance. This is a full-time, on-site role in Cleveland, OH.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing media personalities with a strong digital footprint.
• Proven leadership and ability to coach talent to peak performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proven production and imaging experience.
• Strong business affairs competence; collaborative with sales.
• Able to recruit top talent and understand evolving media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead a brand evolution for our classic rock format across over-the-air and online platforms to grow audience.
• Protect the brand, ensure adherence to standards and FCC regulations; collaborate with sales.

Skills

Brand management

Leadership

Digital strategy

Talent coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Brand Manager

Department: Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Transparency: $50,000.00/Yr. - $70,000.00/Yr.

Location(s): Cleveland, O.H.

Work Arrangement: On-Site

The anticipated starting salary range for Cleveland, O.H. based individuals expressing interest in this position is $50,000.00/Yr. - $70,000.00/Yr.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Audacy Cleveland is seeking a uniquely talented individual to oversee and direct Legendary Cleveland Classic Rock 98.5 WNCX on all public facing channels.

Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include: health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

• You will lead a brand evolution for our classic rock format both over-the-air and online, growing audience and reach on all platforms.
• As Brand Manager, you will protect the brand and our licenses, be responsible for adherence and compliance to Company program standards and FCC regulations.

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing media personalities with a strong digital footprint is required as is proven success in Nielsen PPM markets and growing digital audiences and reach.
• An experienced leader with a fearless attitude is crucial as is the ability to coach high-caliber talent to optimum performance.
• The preferred applicant will have superior verbal and written communication skills and proven success in station production and imaging.
• You must be highly competent in business affairs.
• You must possess a collaborative attitude and creative thinking to support the transition of content into revenue working closely with sales leadership and clients to achieve customer goals without conceding product integrity.
• A perfect mix of both "show" and "business" is sought.
• You must have the ability to recruit top talent/contributors
• You must have an understanding of the ever-evolving media landscape, both local and national.
• You must have strong knowledge of digital content development, strategy and integrated programming.
• He or she will also have experience in timely and topical production of time-shifted content from original programming as well as podcasts and ability to see opportunity for reach and social promotion.
• A passion for classic rock
• Special consideration will be given to candidates who have a proven track record of success brand-building in broadcast Radio/TV, Cable TV, Media or Digital platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

Important Notes

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

About Us

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.

We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/audacy-inc), X (https://twitter.com/AudacyCorp), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/audacycorp) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lifeataudacy/).

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.