Program Director

Program Director

Catamount Radio seeks a Program Director in Rutland, Vermont.

SUMMARY

Responsible for entire on-air product, position governs the sound of the station. Program Directors programming objectives support the goals of the general manager and general sales manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following:

· Direct and monitor stations programming and activities in compliance with FCC rules and company policies.

· Oversee all programming staff including on-air personalities for a particular station.

· Approve all commercial and paid programming content.

· Coordinate with promotions and sales department to execute marketing and promotions campaigns.

· Schedule on-air shifts, remotes, and appearances.

· Prepare and maintain a budget for the programming department.

· Protects the station’s license through strict adherence to FCC rules and regulations.

· Approve programming staff’s timecards.

· Plan, monitor, and evaluate music selections for station.

· Represent the station to the public in a manner that supports the station’s brand.

· Attend department manager meetings as required.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

· Hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor performance of all programming staff for a specific station.

· Conduct periodic meetings with programming staff.

• Must adapt easily within a changing environment, demonstrate commitment to organizational transformation and organizational vision.
• Handles personnel functions, to include: interviewing, hiring, measuring and evaluating performance, recognizing accomplishments, and termination.
• Communicates management policies and procedures to all employees and ensures that they are understood and followed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· High school diploma or equivalent

· One to three years experience in programming or as an on-air personality

· Three to five years radio broadcasting experience

· Must be extremely flexible

· Must be detail orientated

· Excellent communication skills

· Good computer skills, will be trained on company specific programs

WORK CONDITIONS

· Fast paced environment

· Majority of shift will be spent sedentary

· Involves nights, weekends, and holidays

COMPENSATION

• $38,000.00-$48,000.00, annually
• Potential for additional programming bonus

Catamount Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rutland, VT 05701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you know and love Vermont?
• Do you have strong air shift and social media skills?

Experience:

• Program Director, Music Director, APD or Operations Manager: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38,000 - $48,000