Connoisseur Media · 17 hours ago
Program Director/On-Air Personality (Morning Show)
Connoisseur Media is a broadcast and digital media company located in Mason City, Iowa, seeking a Program Director & On-Air Personality for their Adult Contemporary music station, Star 106 Country. The role involves hosting and producing the morning show, managing production operations, and engaging with the community through various platforms.
BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentDigital Media
Responsibilities
Host and produce the KLSS-FM morning show, delivering engaging and locally focused content
Shift hours: 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | On-air: 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m
Manage daily production operations, including assigning production to appropriate talent, ensuring FCC and company compliance, approving commercials for air, and coordinating with Traffic and vCreative
Support overall station operations (“upstairs” functions), including content direction support, severe weather coverage, technical troubleshooting, social media coordination, and collaboration with sales and clients
Review, maintain, and ensure accuracy of daily program logs for KGLO-AM, KIAI-FM, KLSS-FM, KRIB-AM, and KYTC-FM
Conduct interviews and audio recordings for clients and community content, including client-voiced commercials, community event interviews, and public service announcements
Represent the stations at remote broadcasts and community appearances, serving as a brand ambassador
Serve as on-call support when any station goes off air, resolving issues remotely when possible and responding on-site when necessary
Create, update, and publish website and social media content for KGLO-AM, KIAI-FM, KLSS-FM, KRIB-AM, and KYTC-FM
Drive audience growth and revenue through innovative, multi-platform content
Use data and insights to guide programming and distribution
Lead, coach, and develop on-air and content talent
Grow social and video presence with platform-first storytelling
Build community, industry, and advertiser partnerships
Ensure FCC compliance and uphold company values
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of content leadership in broadcast media
Skilled in CMS platforms, social media, audience engagement, and video (editing a plus)
Strong knowledge of the Country format with the ability to build multi-channel content strategies
Excellent writing and production skills across audio, digital, and video
Creative, resourceful, and results-driven
Passionate about developing talent and leading high-performing teams
This position requires a fully insured personal vehicle and a valid driver's license
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision. Supplement Life Insurance, AD&D Coverage, STD, and LTD coverage.
Paid Time Off: 17 PTO days and 10 company holidays.
401(k) Retirement Plan: Employer matching to support your future financial goals.
Employee Assistance Program: Free support services for you and your household.
Volunteer Time: Paid volunteer hours to give back to the community.
Company
Connoisseur Media
Connoisseur Media is a radio station holding company based in Westport.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.1MKey Investors
Balance Point Capital Partners
2013-05-28Series Unknown· $5.4M
2013-05-28Debt Financing· $5.7M
Leadership Team
Jeffery Warshaw
CEO & Founder
Recent News
Columbia West
2025-12-13
2025-12-03
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