Programming Brand Manager (Pipeline)

Audacy, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coordinator

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Student loan payment assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Audacy, Inc. is looking for exceptional Brand Managers to join our team. This role requires a minimum of 3+ years of experience in radio or media leadership, with responsibilities that include content creation, talent coaching, and marketing. The anticipated salary range for this position is between $75,000 and $125,000 annually, depending on factors such as experience and location. Audacy offers a wide range of benefits to eligible employees, making it an attractive opportunity for passionate individuals.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in radio or media leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple duties.
• Must possess excellent writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, content creation, talent coaching, marketing and promotion creation.
• Create, manage, and execute the vision and strategy of the brand.

Skills

Leadership skills

Content creation

Marketing and promotion

Social media understanding

Excellent writing skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Overview

Audacy is looking for our next generation of Brand Managers in all formats. If you are a first‑class music or spoken‑word Brand Manager, who has vision, creativity, and top‑level leadership skills, and a deep understanding of research, talent coaching, content creation, and knows what it takes to thrive on all platforms, we want to hear from you!

Send a resume, samples of your work and a brief philosophy of what makes compelling radio in the 21st‑century media landscape by applying to this posting.

This is a pipeline posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional programming brand managers to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a pipeline of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. When we have a hiring need that matches your profile, we will reach out to you directly to discuss the opportunity. Positions can be located in any of our top 35 markets across the country.

Responsibilities

• Research, content creation, talent coaching, marketing and promotion creation, strategy building, social media oversight
• Create, manage and execute the vision and strategy of all elements of the brand, including but not limited to music, spoken word, architecture, talent, contesting, production, digital applications.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in radio or media leadership
• Must be able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and handle multiple duties simultaneously
• Must have excellent writing and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with and an understanding of social media and digital best practices
• Outstanding content judgment and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems
• Ability to work flexible and irregular hours
• Willingness to experiment and innovate

Pay Transparency

The anticipated starting salary range for this opportunity is $75,000 - $125,000 annually. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Additional Information

Audacy offers eligible employees 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, vacation, 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.

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. We connect 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 each month. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

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 complies with all applicable laws and regulations. To request a reasonable accommodation for the online application process, please call 1‑610‑660‑5614. Calls for any other reason will not be returned.