Program Director (WBZE & WGLF)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation, sick & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Cumulus Media in Tallahassee, FL is seeking an experienced Brand & Content Leader (Program Director) to oversee live, local entertainment brands and lead a Content team across on-air, digital and social channels.

You may also host a daily on-air show, weekend voice tracks, and live remotes while maintaining strong writing, production, and audience-engagement skills. FCC compliance and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in live and local entertainment content creation and programming.
• Ability to manage on-air talent and content creators.
• Familiarity with ratings, digital metrics and research.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and manage sound, image, music, brand, and vision of stations across channels.
• Coach, direct, develop, appraise and motivate on-air talent/content creators.
• Deliver unique content that attracts the target demo and grows audience.
• Collaborate with sales to develop client relationships.
• Coordinate with marketing for contests, promotions and big events.
• Ensure FCC compliance and operational standards.

Skills

Strong social and digital experience

Digital analytics

Excellent verbal and written comms

Creative and strategic problem solver

Deep knowledge of music, pop culture &

Ability to multi-task

Programming experience

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

EEO Statement

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