Program Director – Full Time
Salem Media Group in San Antonio, TX is currently seeking a Program Director 630 KSLR, AM 930 THE ANSWER. AM 1160 KRDY AND THEFISHSANANTONIO.COM radio stations.
The Program Director will be responsible for all aspects of programming including; music scheduling, program coordination, coaching on-air staff, station strategy, development/execution of promotions, website & revenue generation, and have a strong customer service approach towards listeners, staff, & sales. Candidate will work with the Market Manager.
Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership and oversight in the execution of an excellent on-air sound and image for the station, with a goal of growing and expanding audience engagement and response.
• Ensure compliance with FCC rules and regulations and Salem Media Group policies.
• Be responsible for the training, supervision, and scheduling of programming personnel.
• Perform on-air as a station personality either live or via voice tracking.
• Appear at station events, remotes as a friendly “face” of the station when needed or as required.
• Work with station voiceover talent to create and produce station imaging and promos.
• Manage the daily functioning of automated program delivery resulting in a consistent, "tight," on-air product. A station sound with minimal if any episodes of “dead air“or "audio collisions.”
• Be organized and able to create systems to accomplish an excellent on-air sound.
• Coordinate digital audio streaming processes including web and app based systems.
• Work with sales staff for on-air and promotional execution of sales promotions.
• Work with sales staff on production of commercial “spots.”
• Work with brokered programming clients on production of their programs.
• Work with station promotions director to maximize all promotional aspects for the stations along with all digital assets including websites; social media presence; and other emerging technologies.
• Several years of experience in radio programming/production/operations management is vital.
• Knowledge of digital automation systems (NexGen knowledge and experience a plus).
• Proficient in digital audio editing and production using various software packages
• Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal)
• Proficient in computer skills (Windows/PC; Microsoft Office; etc.)
• Ability to solve problems with creativity.
• Ability to understand and program to the conservative and evangelical listening audience.
• A positive and energetic style, with high integrity, strong work ethic, and ownership of outcomes.
• Possess the ability to work in what will initially be a "streamlined" operation.
• Have the ability to successfully expand oversight to additional stations that may be added to the market cluster.
Salem Media Group is an equal opportunity employer
Salem Media Group is America’s leading radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, and magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network, which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 2,000 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives, a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network, a leading Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing, a leading publisher of Christian themed magazines. Salem owns and operates 99 radio stations, with 61 stations in the nation’s top 25 markets – and 29 in the top 10. Each of our radio properties has a full portfolio of broadcast and digital marketing opportunities.
