Program Director
Cumulus Media

Job Info

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Job Description

Cumulus Media | Providence and 92 PRO-FM, one of the most prestigious and well respected CHR/Top 40 stations in radio, is conducting a search for our next Program Director. Can you lead this heritage radio station and manage our seasoned on-air staff while helping us grow? Do you have a proven level of success and have the vision to solidify an already established brand through imaging, social media, and community involvement?

Who We Are:

Cumulus Media | Providence currently features 5 stations in the Providence metro area. WPRO-AM, WPRO-FM, Lite 105, Hot 106 and WPRV-AM. Our stations reach hundreds of thousands of listeners on a weekly basis. At Cumulus Providence we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who can drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio and Digital to success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, implement, and manage the sound, image, music, brand, and standards of the station 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
• Other responsibilities as required

Job Requirements
Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of successful programming experience and winning track record backed by Nielsen Audio results preferred
• Strong social and digital experience
• 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/able to work in a collaborative environment
• A strong understanding of PPM / 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 music / entertainment community with a deep contact list
• Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc. must be added to online profile/application or emailed to [ Link Removed ]
• All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by date of hire, subject to legally-mandated accommodations

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Professional growth and career path
• 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 to plan for the long-term
• Paid Vacation & Holidays (only for full-time roles)

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

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