News Talk Program Director/ Operations Manager - Phoenix, United States - Cumulus Media

Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media
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Phoenix, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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Tired of the Cold Hard Winters. Fearing the sweltering heat and humidity coming to your town? Are tornados and the cicada invasion a concern in your backyard?

NONE of that nonsense takes place in beautiful Albuquerque New Mexico where we have 4 mild seasons, 300 days of sunshine and the best Red and Green Chili on the planet. There is a reason they call us the Land of Enchantment.

CUMULUS MEDIA Albuquerque is looking for a dynamic
Program Director for legendary News Radio KKOB. We just celebrated our 100th anniversary and are looking for a great leader to guide us to our next milestone.

But just because we have been around for over a century doesn't mean we are your grandfathers New Talk station. KKOB hosts share their voice and opinions, but they encourage our fans to engage with the topics of the day, whether they agree (or even disagree) with us. Our talent, news, the sound of the station and promotions and all forward thinking. If you are as well, maybe Albuquerque should be on your radar?

In addition to 770AM/96.3 FM KKOB, you'll also be programming the leader in ABQ sports radio, KNML The Sports Animal.

Mi Casa Su Casa at Cumulus ABQ.

Who We Are:


CUMULUS | Albuquerque, NM currently features 7 stations including heritage News Radio KKOB, KTBL The Pit, KNML The Sports Animal, KRST-FM, KOBQ-FM, KDRF-FM, and KMGA-FM. At Cumulus Albuquerque we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who have the ability to drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio to success. The cluster of 7 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Successful programming experience and winning track record backed by Nielsen Audio results
  • Savvy computer skills and proficiency with ratings, research, and music (Stratus) programs
  • Must make station appearances at events/remotes and represent stations
  • Be organized and able to create systems to accomplish an excellent onair sound, limiting audio mistakes
  • Work with station voiceover talent to create and produce station imaging and promos
  • Ability to multitask and the discipline to focus on what is the highest and best use of your time
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with air staff and associated departments
  • Strong leadership, coaching, prioritization, and execution
  • Creative and strategic problem solver
  • Proficient in digital audio editing and production using various software packages
  • Work with station promotions director to maximize digital assets including websites, social media presence
  • Highest and Best use of scheduling (Full/ Parttime talent & special programming)
  • Previous Program Director or programming management experience is highly desirable
  • Produce a compelling radio show by using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting onair content
  • Great with phones/interacting with callers, interviewing artists/guests and hosting live events
  • Connect with listeners via phones, social, video, web and onsite
  • Daily social media engagement; website and digital content generation
  • Participate in station Programming, Promotions, and Sales meetings and events
  • Commercial Production; create killer endorsement ads both on air and online for mutually agreed upon products
  • Handles emergency news/weather in show; on call for weather disasters/breaking news
  • Ensures logged commercials, promotions, sweepers and any other programming element essential to the station's operations are aired
  • Performs additional duties in small stations, such as production, assisting program directors or music directors, operating radio transmitter or writing advertising copy. Plays music as specified by music director and music log

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:


  • 5 + years of News Talk Programming with successful ratings history required
  • Strong production skills and knowledge of Op X, VOX Pro/Adobe Audition and Audacity
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking
  • Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations
  • Socially informed and perceptive; uptodate and in tune daily with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to onair discussions
  • Demonstrated upbeat personality, informative, entertaining and engaging on the air; able to relate to station audience
  • Pleasant, charismatic and wellcontrolled voice; excellent pronunciation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills; proficient in grammar; ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air
  • Demonstrated creativity and imagination
  • Can work well in a team environment; collaborative

What we offer:


  • Competitive pay
  • Professional growth and career path
  • Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask "what if" and try innovative solutions
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