Program Director
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Job Summary
Job Title: Program Director High Country Radio
Location: Boone NC and surrounding areas
Reports To: General Manager / Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-TimePosition Summary
The Program Director is responsible for the strategic development execution and oversight of all on-air and digital content across a multi-station local radio group. This role works in close partnership with the Operations Manager to ensure that programming production and technical operations are seamlessly aligned with the organizations business objectives and community-focused mission.
The successful candidate will combine strong leadership operational collaboration and creative vision to deliver programming that both strengthens audience engagement and reflects the unique character of the local community.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Programming Strategy & Execution
As a key member of our leadership team the Programming Manager will help shape the sound culture and community impact of our stations. This is an opportunity to make a measurable difference in how local radio connects informs and inspires while working in an organization that values innovation teamwork and community service.
Curtis Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location: Boone NC and surrounding areas
Reports To: General Manager / Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-TimePosition Summary
The Program Director is responsible for the strategic development execution and oversight of all on-air and digital content across a multi-station local radio group. This role works in close partnership with the Operations Manager to ensure that programming production and technical operations are seamlessly aligned with the organizations business objectives and community-focused mission.
The successful candidate will combine strong leadership operational collaboration and creative vision to deliver programming that both strengthens audience engagement and reflects the unique character of the local community.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Programming Strategy & Execution
- Develop and implement station programming strategies that align with company goals and community values.
- Manage programming schedules content clocks and music rotations to maintain consistent brand identity and format integrity aligning with corporate guidelines.
- Supervise and mentor on-air talent to ensure the highest standards of content quality professionalism and local relevance.
- Collaborate with the Operations Manager to coordinate live broadcasts events production needs and technical resources.
- Partner with news promotions and digital teams to integrate local content across all platforms enhancing listener engagement and brand presence.
- Evaluate programming performance and recommend data-driven improvements.
- Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure efficient and compliant daily operations across all stations.
- Collaborate with engineering and production departments to maintain broadcast excellence and FCC compliance.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration between programming operations promotions sales and traffic teams to support business objectives.
- Participate in strategic planning sessions to align programming initiatives with company-wide marketing and revenue goals.
- Lead the creation of programming that authentically represents the local communitys diversity culture and interests.
- Build and maintain relationships with community leaders organizations and partners to identify opportunities for collaboration.
- Represent the station group at public events civic functions and community initiatives to strengthen local visibility and trust.
- Oversee community-driven content and ensure alignment with the companys brand standards and public service commitments.
- Bachelors degree in Communications Broadcasting Media Management or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 35 years of progressive experience in radio programming content management or operations leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across programming operations engineering and sales departments.
- Strong knowledge of broadcast automation and music scheduling systems (e.g. MusicMaster & WideOrbit).
- Familiarity with FCC regulations EAS requirements and broadcast compliance standards.
- Proven leadership organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to balance creative programming vision with operational discipline and business priorities.
As a key member of our leadership team the Programming Manager will help shape the sound culture and community impact of our stations. This is an opportunity to make a measurable difference in how local radio connects informs and inspires while working in an organization that values innovation teamwork and community service.
Curtis Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Program Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
The sounds of Curtis Media Group (CMG) reverberate all around the Tar Heel State. CMG is a leading regional media company with 62 AM and FM radio stations serving 3 million listeners from the mountains to the coast in North Carolina. CMG also offers syndicated news and information ... View more
