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iHeartMedia · 4 weeks ago

Sports - News/Talk Program Director

Hartford, CT (Columbus)

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead their Sports and News/Talk stations in Connecticut. The role involves overseeing all aspects of the station's on-air experience, managing talent and content, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the station's visibility and market share.

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Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of station on-air experience in a leadership and operations role, responsible for talent, content, programming and online presence

Review and determine all commercial and paid programming content; decide music play lists; schedule programming that conforms with FCC rules and regulations, company policy and applicable laws; protect station license

Plan and oversee tone, programming, production, sound and theme, website, online presence and social media

Collaborate with Production to enlist musical direction and seek options that meet editorial scope

Field record label calls, schedule music and check social media to ensure music remains consistent with the station’s brand

Identify, recruit and coach on-air talent, producers, news directors and reporters and frequently listen to airchecks/sessions with on-air talent

Provide direction to DJ and audio engineer on content

Partner with Market President, Senior Vice President of Programming and Sales in support of local and corporate business goals to increase market share, listeners, ratings, adviser satisfaction and revenue while aligning programming fit with client, station and audience; creates talent and station marketing, promotion and image campaigns

Determine and maintain creative vision for station to enhance station image and visibility within the community

Evaluate programming available from distributors, syndicators and independent producers to recommend acquisitions for broadcast

Schedule staff for on-air shifts, remotes and appearances

Ensure staff has taken, passed and maintained all company programs, plans and training (e.g. FCC and DMCA)

Prepare and manage Programming Department budget on a yearly, quarterly and monthly basis

Establish and maintain professional relationships with producers, artists’ managers, composers and other industry contacts

Handle all payables according to company policy

Host daily on-air show

Represent the station in the community at concerts, events and promotions

Qualification

Radio programming experienceSports programming expertiseOn-air talent managementResearchSocial media skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving techniquesCollaboration skills

Required

Minimum of 10 years prior high-level of experience in radio

Ease with a wide range of radio formats, including music, news, weather and sports

Familiarity with internet radio and music streaming

Strong managerial skills, including diplomacy, critical thinking and leadership

Great communication skills

Experience with research and analytics

Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office application, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

Benefits

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

Company provided and supplemental life insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

A 401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!