Company Overview
CUMULUS MEDIA | Boise, ID currently features 5 stations in the Treasure Valley and surrounding counties. Our stations include: 93.1/1350 KTIK Sports Talk, 670 KBOI News Talk, 97.9 Magic FM Soft AC, 92.3 KIZN Country, and 96.9 KKGL Classic Rock. The cluster of 5 stations reaches hundreds of thousands of listeners every week.
Position Overview
CUMULUS MEDIA | BOISE, ID is searching for an experienced Program Director for our Sports Station KTIK. The Program Director will be responsible for growing and operating strong brands and must have a strong background and passion for talk/sports radio. Energy, enthusiasm and experience within the genre is a must. You will be responsible for all aspects of programming including scheduling, managing on-air staff, imaging, station strategy, developing and executing revenue generating sales & programming promotions, website, social media & streaming platforms & digital content and have a strong understanding of the core audience of an Sports Talk format. The position will also require a daily air shift as the producer for our live afternoon show M-Fri 3p-6p on KTIK and/or live appearances and live remotes!
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Create, implement, and manage the sound, image, brand, and standards of KTIK 1350/95.3 The Ticket through all distribution channels to reach and exceed goals for ratings, revenue, and profitability
- Successfully coach, direct, develop, appraise and motivate on-air talent to maximize their performance
- Deliver unique content that attracts the target demo, builds ratings and grows terrestrial and digital audience
- Work closely with the sales team to develop and enhance client relationships and revenue
- Work closely with marketing team to develop contests, promotions and big events to raise brand profile
- Ensure operation of station in accordance with FCC regulations and policies
- Operate (as needed) control board, remote broadcasting and other related production equipment as well as music scheduling software
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of successful programming experience and a winning track record, backed by Nielsen Audio results preferred.
- Strong social and digital experience
- Savvy computer skills and proficiency with ratings, research and OpX programs favored
- Ability to multi-task 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, departments and clients
- Creative and strategic problem solver
- A strong understanding of Nielsen Ratings and ability to interpret various kinds of research
- Deep knowledge of music, pop culture and current events and how they relate to the station’s target demo
- Have and build great relationships in the local and national sports community with a deep contact list
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay
- Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
- 401K with company match
- Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
- Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program
For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs
For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
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