Director of Music Content - Santa Monica, United States - KCRW Inc

KCRW Inc

Verified Company

Santa Monica, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Title:
Director of Music Content

Who we are

KCRW aims to build a strong community through music discovery for music fans in Los Angeles and around the world, as well as to serve as a platform for artists and their creativity.

How You'll Make an Impact

Here's what you'll do:

Develop a unifying vision for KCRW Music programming that crosses genres, generations and platforms;
Develop strategies to create daily and weekly habits for existing and new audiences in connection with DJ personas and music genres;
Expand the audience reach of KCRW Music by 20% in the first year across audio, video, social and newsletter platforms;
Be a great listener, manager and motivator of a talented team, conducting regular team meetings and communications
Administer payroll, performance management and union relations with Music staff;
Ensure all Music initiatives are effectively projectmanaged from ideation to completion, including preparing and enforcing budgets;
Guide the programming mix and tone of our talented team of DJs and creators, providing constant creative feedback, including regular airchecks;
Maintain and grow relationships with record labels, managers and independents in the music industry;
Collaborate with the rest of the organization to create the best possible experiences for KCRW fans and benefits for KCRW members, including inperson events; work with individual giving and sponsorship teams to identify revenue opportunities
Develop external content and audience partnerships that ensure a steady flow of the best talent, exposure and distribution while maintaining KCRW's reputation for high integrity as the independent music curator of Southern California

Here's what you'll bring:

Knowledge of music trends and the music industry;
Experience managing a creative team of people;
A track record of building an audience on digital platforms;
Experience finding and developing creative talent;
A lifelong passion for music across genres, and respect for its artistry, history and role in inspiring and convening community
A public service mentality
We know that the right person may come from radio, publishing, media or somewhere else entirely. We are eclectic and so are you.
A desire to do something great, to help carry a beloved institution into the next era
Strategic thinking and a clear approach to decisionmaking

Preferred Skill:

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to handle challenging situations professionally

What We Offer:

Salary Range: $150,000 $170,000
Hybrid work schedule for select positions.
Eligible for overtime and premium working holiday pay rate
Sick leave award
Vacation leave accrual
Paid holidays
Health insurance (including medical, dental, vision, FSA, life and AD&D) eligibility 403(b) with company match
Passionate office environment surrounded by an incredible community of curious and talented colleagues
KCRW is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program read more here to determine your eligibility