Job Position: Program Director
Department: Programming
Reports to: Co-President
FLSA: Exempt (PRO-CRE)
Status: Full-time
Work Location: Washington, DC
OVERVIEW:
The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70+ stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple – to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees’ biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Listen to, develop, and maintain informed opinions on music supplied to the radio station
- Provide direction of music for airplay as appropriate and maintain the music library weekly
- Liaison with internal teams and external music sources and suppliers as required daily
- Assist the Operations Manager/Program Director in development and maintenance of all clocks, rotations, category compositions, and rules as they relate to music scheduling
- Schedule and troubleshoot daily music logs
- Maintain/update database and music software as required and generate and distribute music reports as required
- Meet with music reps, promotion people from record labels, and or managers on Music Day
- Connect with music reps, promotion representatives from record labels, and or managers on music call days
- Attend and coordinate mix show meetings to ensure the best music is placed on the mix show list
- Generate and distribute weekly mix show list, request sheet, and music daily via Music Master
- Oversee production elements for the station
- Recommend programming, promotions, and marketing opportunities
- Monitor stations to ensure proper talent formats, commercials, and promos
- Secure national talent for station events
- Write station promos and imaging
- Collaborate with the Sales and Promotions teams to create non-traditional revenue opportunities
- Schedule on-air talent on a weekly and as-required basis
- Coordinate with other staff members to ensure programming airs as required
- Train appropriate staff in the operation of on-air technology as required
- Assist Program Director with market research
- Attend and assist with major station promotions and promotions events
- Assist the Operations Manager/Program Director with the day-to-day programming operations
- To work with the station's Web Editor to ensure content and promotions are relevant to the target audience
- To assist the Operations Manager/Program Director with listener complaints and suggestions
- Respond to any music queries from listeners when needed.
- To appropriately represent the company when attending relevant industry and community-related events on an ongoing basis.
- Ensure that appropriate continuity is maintained at all times while on the air. This includes:
- Programming links
- Set-ups and Transitions (music identification to co-host, or any pre-recorded segments).
- To appropriately re-enforce the radio station brand and program at all times
- Connect on social media for both the radio station and the on-air talent’s brand
- Provide all relevant feedback for on-air talent on the following
- Contribute and support the creation of the show daily to include:
- Participation in weekly aircheck sessions
- Participation in daily pre-show content prep
- To professionally represent the company in public appearances as required
- Participation in station remote broadcasts, charity events, community events
- Collaborate in creating and posting original online content that meets company standards on social networking platforms. A combination of written blog posts, video blogs, and photo galleries
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Present a positive and professional attitude and presence at all station events
- High-level written and verbal communication skills, and in particular the ability to
communicate around multiple creative projects in a time-sensitive manner - Strong attention to detail and solid organizational and project management skills
- Other duties may be assigned
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and direct a team to include but not limited to:
- Provide regular constructive feedback
- Resolve issues/conflicts with diplomacy in a timely manner
- Provide ongoing guidance and support for growth and development
- Deploy effective coaching skills
- Practical understanding of anti-harassment and discrimination laws
- Ability to effectively administer performance reviews, and corrective action plans as appropriate.
- Ensure team (s) attend mandatory department and/or mandatory company training (s) as required.
- Submit to a criminal background check
- Legal right to work in the United States
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate degree or 2-year college or university. Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Management experience and an influential social media presence are a plus.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000
Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits offerings include, Major Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401K, PTO, elective supplemental options.
