Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a clear, competitive vision for local content while maintaining ownership of the overall sound, content strategy, and brand execution across all stations to drive audience growth, market leadership, and business results.
• Lead from the front as an active influencer, content creator, and brand ambassador, setting the standard for audience engagement while coaching team members to build meaningful connections across on-air, digital, social, and live platforms.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing on-air, digital, and production talent, fostering a positive, collaborative, high-performance culture that drives market-leading results across all brands.
• Partner closely with sales leadership and cross-functional teams to develop compelling, revenue-generating content, sponsorships, promotions, features, and events, creating innovative marketing solutions for clients while ensuring alignment across programming, sales, production, and market leadership.
• Develop innovative, multi-platform content strategies that build highly engaged audience communities, drive ratings and digital growth, cultivate strong relationships throughout the market, and create revenue-generating partnerships across all channels.
• Host a live, engaging on-air show on a regular, ongoing basis, preparing daily content that entertains, informs, and connects with the target audience
• Create and publish a minimum of two original local articles per day for the station website and mobile app
• Create and oversee compelling local content and digital storytelling across websites, mobile platforms, and social channels
• Design and execute programming clocks, music strategy, and tactical plans to grow time spent listening, audience occasions, and digital reach
• Oversee sound design, station imaging, and audio architecture—keeping content fresh, creative, and impactful

Requirements

• Demonstrated success as a content leader with strong people management skills
• 3+ years of management experience
• Strategic mindset with a strong understanding of industry trends and audience behavior
• On-air programming experience with deep knowledge of content creation and curation
• Strong writing, communication, and storytelling skills across platforms
• Familiarity with a wide range of digital assets, tools, and publishing workflows
• Proven ability to lead in competitive markets and drive measurable results
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect content strategy to revenue outcomes
• Sound judgment, creativity, and a strong desire to win
• High School Diploma (required)

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus program
• 3 weeks PTO + 9 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company-provided laptop
• Casual, high-energy work environment
• Opportunities for upward mobility within a growing media organization
• Company discounts
• Volunteer Time Off—give back to your community
• And much more…