Program Director

This is a Full Time Job

iHeartMedia, Inc. is one of the leading global media and entertainment companies specializing in radio, digital, outdoor, mobile, live events, and on-demand entertainment and information services for local communities and providing premier opportunities for advertisers.

iHeartMedia, Inc. consists of two main media businesses: Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (NYSE: CCO) and the wholly owned iHeartMedia. Between these divisions, we focus on providing a spectrum of multi-platform advertising and marketing opportunities for partners and world-class entertainment content and events for listeners and users.

With 245 million monthly listeners in the U.S., 97 million monthly digital uniques and 196 million monthly consumers of its Total Traffic and Weather Network, iHeartMedia has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America. It serves over 150 markets through 859 owned radio stations, and the company's radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company's radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on iPads and smartphones and on gaming consoles.

iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia's free digital radio service, is the No. 1 all-in-one digital audio service with over 345 million downloads; it reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history and reached 50 million users faster than any digital music service and even faster than Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital and social media, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation.

Position Overview
The Program Director position is a leadership and operations role responsible for leading and managing all aspects of a radio station's on air experience, including talent, content, programming, and online
presence. A successful Program Director will review and decision which programs and commercials will be broadcast, determine music play lists, and schedule programming. The Program Director identifies, recruits, and coaches on air talent with the goal of growing audience share, ratings, and revenue. The Program Director also partners with the sales and programming staff to ensure appropriate programming fit for client needs, and to create talent & radio station marketing, promotion, and image campaigns. The Program Director reports to an Operations Manager.

Required Skills
Plan and oversee the on-air experience of the station, including tone, programming, production, sound & theme, website, online presence, and social media.
Plan each day's radio programming and provide the radio DJ / audio engineer direction on content.
Direct and monitor station's programming and activities in conformance with FCC rules and regulations, company policy and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Evaluate programming available from distributors, syndicators, and independent producers to recommend acquisitions for broadcast.
Review and approve all commercial and paid programming content.
Attract and grow audience share, ratings, and revenue.
Ensure that ratings are calculated, and advertisers are satisfied.
Work with sales team to ensure appropriate programming fit for the client, station, and audience.
Coordinate with programming and sales staff to plan and execute marketing, promotions, events, and image campaigns.
Identify, recruit, manage, and coach on air talent, producers, news directors, and reporters (eg, frequent listening/aircheck sessions with on air talent).
Schedule staff for on-air shifts, remotes, and appearances.
Ensure staff has taken/passed/maintained all company programs, plans, and training (RBI, Payola/Plugola).
Prepare and manage Programming Department budget on a yearly, quarterly, and monthly basis.
Handle all payables according to company policy and paid in a prompt fashion.
Protect the station license.

Required Experience
Bachelor's degree, with an emphasis on broadcasting, communications, and journalism. Marketing and sales experience preferred.
Extensive knowledge of FCC broadcast rules and regulations.
Knowledge of federal, state and local contesting rules and regulations.
Experience using tools to gather & analyze ratings data and then make business decisions based on the analysis (eg. PD Advantage, avg daily QUUM, Feature Tracker, etc.).
Extensive knowledge of Nielson PPM and/or Diary data analysis.
Working knowledge of RCS products including GSelector, Nexgen and Newsgen.
Knowledge and appreciation of diverse music genres, excellent on-air performance, familiarity with radio programming.
Prior experience directing and managing a team.
Sound judgment and quality decision making skills.
Ability to multi-task and capable of working with specific deadlines, highly organized, and comfortable delegating responsibility.
Flexible, creative, and innovative in using technology to deepen listener relationships.
Ability to manage and motivate staff, in addition to working well as a member of a team (including advertising and marketing managers).
Ability to think both tactically and strategically.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
Superior communications skills, both written and verbal.
Entrepreneurial and assertive in meeting goals.
Ability to set expectations with others and manage performance.
Ability to provide honest coaching and adjust communications style based on audience needs; Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to influence others, inspire innovation, and ensure a customer/client focus.
Prior experience as a broadcaster, either in news, sports, or as a DJ preferred.
Prior experience as a Program Director or Assistant Program Director preferred.

iHeartMedia is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.