Regional Public Affairs Manager (Remote)

K-LOVE & Air1; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Public Affairs Manager to connect with communities and ensure compliance with FCC regulations. This remote role involves significant travel to various cities, where you'll gather interviews and foster relationships with local officials and nonprofits. You'll play a crucial part in spotlighting local issues and events through engaging public service announcements. If you have a passion for radio and community engagement, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with a dedicated team committed to serving the public interest.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

Short/long term disability and life insurance

401K with company match

Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay

Generous PTO and holiday pay

Access to concerts and media events

Leadership and Career Development Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marketing or customer relations.
• Proficiency in audio production and digital editing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and document community needs in assigned areas.
• Manage relationships with local officials and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with FCC requirements through public affairs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Audio Production

Digital Editing

Self-Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or public relations

Tools

Adobe Audition

Concur

Service Now

Sharepoint

Aquira

Job description

Overview

Would you like to use your radio skills to connect listeners to community? As a Regional Public Affairs Manager (RPAM) for K-LOVE and Air 1 Radio networks, you’ll play an essential role in meeting FCC requirements by collecting interviews for air and cultivating meaningful contacts in your territory. This remote position is our driving force for serving the public interest, offering you the unique opportunity to travel to towns small and large, meet city and county officials and spotlight local non-profits through “podcast-style” interviews. As an RPAM, you will represent K-LOVE and Air1 in the field and demonstrate our unwavering commitment to celebrating neighbors helping neighbors. Join our RPAM team and make a lasting impact on listeners nationwide!

This role will be remote with regional travel.

Here’s just some of what you will be doing daily…

• Participate in significant regional travel, up to 50% (generally 30-40%) to each City of License in your assigned territory. Visit each City of License a minimum number of times per year as outlined by Director.
• Plan territory travel to complete required compliance minimums while being mindful of expenses related to travel decisions.
• Document your conversations, observations and activities within each city or market as it pertains to discovering the needs and concerns of residents in each local listening area.
• Develop and manage relationships with local volunteers (CCVs) in each full-powered signal City of License within the assigned region. Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with members of local, state, and federally elected officials as it applies to the City of License compliance.
• Ensure jurisdictions have access to the K-LOVE Air1 News Dept. to report life-threatening situations that should be addressed on air.
• Collect relevant public affairs interviews, edit and submit for air on local stations as part of the weekly Closer Look program. Interviews will be recorded in-person or by-phone with equipment provided.
• Utilize knowledge and awareness of the “K-LOVE Sound” and report any issues related to a station’s lack of performance. Proactively discuss and troubleshoot with Signal Development and Engineering regarding performance as it relates to FCC Compliance.
• Solicit and place orders with Traffic for free local Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to air in Cities of License, shedding light on local issues, free community events or pointing listeners to local service providers.
• Collaborate with other departments when events are scheduled in your territory such as Impact and Outreach, Crisis Response Team, Dare to Dream or Live Events, as required by Director.
• Complete all accountability paperwork using such software as Concur, Service Now, Sharepoint and Aquira in a timely manner as indicated by your manager.
• Participate in remote staff meetings with fellow RPAMs and travel to Franklin HQ for various events, including the annual Christmas Banquet.
• Proactively suggest and create new and innovative ways to ensure FCC compliance. Regularly share these suggestions with Sr. Regional Public Affairs Manager or Director of Public Affairs as appropriate.

We are looking for a very specific skill set. If you can say yes to each of these requirements, then we want to meet you!

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, public relations, or combination of education/training with relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in marketing, customer relations, brand management, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience with audio production, from initial capture to digital editing. Proficiency with Adobe Audition preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; establishing and meeting performance/ministry goals.
• Strong self-management abilities required to accomplish goals in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 50% per year to City of Licenses within your territory.

Application Instructions:

• Audio demo is required for consideration.
• Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and on-air advertisement samples are acceptable.

Why work for Educational Media Foundation, K-LOVE/Air1?

Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, EMF today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. EMF employs nearly 500 team members between its offices in Nashville, TN, Rocklin, CA, and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here: Mission, Beliefs & Values.

What can we offer you?

• Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• Short/long term disability and life insurance.
• Robust 401K with company match.
• Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay.
• Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay.
• Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more.
• Leadership and Career Development Programs including free access to LinkedIn Learning platform.

“As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMF makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status. However, EMF is also a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.”Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), EMF has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith. Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.”