Program Director

Cumulus Media Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off

Parental leave time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

CUMULUS MEDIA in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an experienced Brand & Content Leader (Program Director) to helm live and local entertainment with energy and vision. You will lead a Content team, shape brand strategy, manage on-air talent, music scheduling, imaging, and digital presence across channels, while engaging audiences and supporting sales and marketing efforts.

The role may include an on-air show and weekend voice tracks, with a track record of success, strong writing/production skills,

Qualifications

• Preferred track record of successful programming experience.
• Strong social and digital experience.
• Savvy computer skills and proficiency with ratings, digital metrics, and research.
• Ability to multi-task and the discipline to focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative and strategic problem solver.
• Deep knowledge of music, pop culture and current events.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and manage the sound, image, music, brand, and vision of stations through all distribution channels to reach and exceed goals.
• Successfully coach, direct, develop, appraise and motivate on-air talent/content creators.
• Deliver unique content that attracts the target demo, and grows audience.
• Work closely with the sales team to develop and enhance client relationships.
• Work closely with marketing team to develop contests, promotions and big events.
• Ensure operation of station in accordance with FCC regulations and policies.

Skills

Social media experience

Digital experience

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Creative problem solving

Music knowledge

Pop culture knowledge

Current events knowledge

Job description

Company Overview

Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 377 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainmentprogramming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, and AP News, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network;and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reachthrough broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live eventexperiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

CUMULUS MEDIA | Tallahassee, FL currently features 5 stations in the Capitol City. Our stations include: STAR98 WBZE-FM, 96.1Jamz WHBX-FM, WWLDF2 Heaven, Gulf104 WGLF-FM, and Blazin102.3 WWLD-FM. The cluster of 5 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.

Position Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA | TALLAHASSEE, FL is searching for an experienced Brand & Content Leader (Program Director) who will be responsible for operating strong media brands with innovation and vision. The Brand & Content Leader must have a passion for live and local entertainment and lead a Content (Programming) team with energy and enthusiasm. You will be responsible for all aspects of content creation and programming including brand strategy development and execution, managing on-air/content creators, music scheduling, imaging, developing, and executing audience engagement events, website & social media, digital content and have a strong understanding of the core audience. The position may also include a daily on-air show, along with a weekend voice track shift and/or live appearances and live remotes!

We’re looking for a track record of success. Top candidates will be versatile and possess exceptional content management, on-air and web/social media skills. Digital and social strategies must be as engaging as on-air tactics and execution. 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 are essential. People skills and the ability to work closely with content creators, department heads and a talented sales team are critical.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, implement, and manage the sound, image, music, brand, and vision of (insert stations here) through all distribution channels to reach and exceed goals


• Successfully coach, direct, develop, appraise and motivate on-air talent/content creators


• Deliver unique content that attracts the target demo, and grows audience


• Work closely with the sales team to develop and enhance client relationships


• Work closely with marketing team to develop contests, promotions and big events


• Ensure operation of station in accordance with FCC regulations and policies

Qualifications:

• Preferred track record of successful programming experience


• Strong social and digital experience


• Savvy computer skills and proficiency with ratings, digital metrics, and research


• Ability to multi-task and the discipline to focus


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Creative and strategic problem solver


• Deep knowledge of music, pop culture and current events

Pay Range

USD $45,000.00 - USD $55,000.00 /Yr.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay


• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, \"what if\" and try innovative solutions


• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage


• 401K with company match


• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off


• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

EEO Statement

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).