Program Director

CUMULUS| New Orleans, LA currently features 4 stations in the New Orleans area and surrounding counties.  Our stations include:  92.3 WZRH-FM Alternative, 106.1 WRKN-FM Gospel, 102.9 KMEZ-FM Urban AC and 106.7 KKND-FM The Ticket.  The cluster of 4 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.  

CUMULUS MEDIA | New Orleans is searching for an experienced Program Director who will be responsible for operating strong media brands with innovation and vision. The Brands will include: 106.7 KKND-FM The Ticket (New Orleans’ only all sports radio station), 92.3 WZRH-FM (New Orleans’ only Alternative Rock Radio station), and 103.3 WRQQ- FM Classic Hits 103.3 (Baton Rouge). 

The Program Director must have a deep knowledge of sports and have a strong sports and programming background, as well as a passion for live and local entertainment. You must be able to lead a Content (Programming) team with energy and enthusiasm. You will be responsible for all aspects of content creation and programming including brand strategy development and execution, managing on-air/content creators, music scheduling, imaging, developing, and executing audience engagement events, website & social media, digital content and have a strong understanding of the core audience. 
 
We’re looking for a track record of success. Top candidates will be versatile and possess exceptional content management, on-air and web/social media skills. Digital and social strategies must be as engaging as on-air tactics and execution. Candidates will be highly organized, and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and react in a calm and decisive way when dealing with challenging situations. Excellent writing and production skills are essential. People skills and the ability to work closely with content creators, department heads and a talented sales team are critical.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, implement, and manage the sound, image, music, brand, and vision of (insert stations here) through all distribution channels to reach and exceed goals
• Successfully coach, direct, develop, appraise and motivate on-air talent/content creators
• Deliver unique content that attracts the target demo, and grows audience
• Work closely with the sales team to develop and enhance client relationships
• Work closely with marketing team to develop contests, promotions and big events
• Ensure operation of station in accordance with FCC regulations and policies

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of programming experience, with a focus on sports programming
• Preferred track record of successful programming experience
• Strong social and digital experience
• Highly organized
• Savvy computer skills and proficiency with ratings, digital metrics, and research
• Ability to multi-task and the discipline to focus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative and strategic problem solver
• Deep knowledge of music, pop culture and current events

• 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/

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).