Cox Media Group

Director of Branding and Programming – Operations

Cox Media Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: San Antonio • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Maintain and oversight of stations’ Programming, Promotions and Production department budgets
  • Program Director responsibilities including coaching, recruiting, promotions, imaging, weekly aircheck sessions, streaming overview and quarterly monitoring for KONO-FM, KSMG-FM and KONO-AM
  • Lead a highly talented air staff; ability to coach air talent, including the ability to communicate the goals, structure, and execution of the station formats
  • Work with the San Antonio VP/Market Manager and CMG Strategic Team to create and execute the strategic action plan for KONO-FM and KSMG
  • Create and write compelling imaging that reflects the station’s strategic direction
  • Hire and retain top-level full-time and part-time air talent
  • Partner with the CMG San Antonio Digital Content Lead on oversight of station’s digital platforms, such as website content, social media, station app and e-mail database
  • Help the Sales Department create exciting and performing client-based revenue generating promotions
  • Collaborate with CMG San Antonio’s Promotions Director on execution of contests, sweepstakes and creating effective high-profile promotional / marketing campaigns for the stations
  • Planning and oversight of station research
  • Responsible for station operations 24/7/365
  • Oversee and work closely with other CMG San Antonio Program Directors to achieve market ratings share goals
  • Monitor programming activities in conformance with FCC rules and regulations, COX Media Group policy and applicable federal, state, and local laws
  • Miscellaneous other duties on request from VP/Market Manager or corporate.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of programming management experience in a top 50 market
  • Experience in AC or Hot AC, Classic Hits, CHR and knowledge of Country and Rock are also a benefit
  • Track record of success in PPM rated markets
  • Proven ability to lead a team of programmers and staff
  • Proficiency in interpreting ratings data
  • Track record of PPM success with a content driven morning show
  • Deep knowledge, creativity and proven history of creating scalable promotions / events that generate revenue
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Flexible, creative, and innovative in using technology to deepen listener relationships
  • Excels in problem-solving, prioritizing and multitasking
  • Computer skills for audio delivery and automations systems, such as WideOrbit, Adobe Audition etc
  • Extensive digital experience with station web sites, social media, and mobile
  • On-air experience, and experience operating all on-air and production equipment
  • Available as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
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