Cox Media Group San Antonio has an opening for a Director of Operations, Branding & Programming for top performing stations, KONO 101.1, HITS 105.3, 99.5 KISS, 106.7 THE EAGLE, Y100, COUNTRY LEGENDS-KKYX and KONO-AM. This position will have direct music oversight and management of on-air talent for KONO-FM and HITS 105.3, oversee programming on KONO-AM and be the direct supervisor to the Program Directors for 99.5 KISS, 106.7 THE EAGLE, Y100 and COUNTRY LEGENDS-KKYX.
The ideal candidate is well organized, creative, self-motivated and an effective multi-tasker who has high energy and passion for radio, digital media, community involvement, entertainment and music. The individual must have an intimate understanding of the stations’ 25-54 life group and be able to focus the programming and design to that audience’s evolving desires and habits. This role requires a leader with a winning spirit to grow and expand the stations to match the needs of a diverse and immense population.
The Director of Operations, Branding & Programming will be responsible for leading and/or collaborating with other departments on all aspects of the radio station including on-air content, events, promotions, contesting, and digital presence. Experience with talent coaching, event management, image copy writing, a deep knowledge and understanding of branding/imaging and understanding effective digital engagement are required.
Applicants should have at least five (5) years of programming experience as a Program Director, and preferably as Operations Manager in a top 50 market, understand PPM audience measurement, FCC rules and regulations, and will have the proven ability to work together and very closely with the sales department to develop new business and programming opportunities that generate revenue.
