Job Title: Program Director (Bi-lingual)

Department: Programming

Reports To: General Manager & Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Indianapolis, IN

OVERVIEW:

The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70 stations later, we are an urban media empire spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple – to be the most trusted media source in the African-American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees’ biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business. The Program Director will provide direction, organization, creativity, and strategy regarding the music, talent, promotions and production necessary to produce a marketable and sellable radio station.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and supervises all on-air programming and production.

• Meets with programming and sales staff to brainstorm, plan and execute marketing, promotions and image campaigns

• Evaluates programming available from distributors, syndications, and independent producers to recommend acquisitions for broadcast

• Prepares and performs on-air shifts, remotes and appearances as required

• Develops and coaches on-air staff by performing air checks

• Fluent in Spanish

• Auditions and hires talent

• Monitors and evaluates music selected on the station

• Schedules staff for on-air shifts, remotes, and appearances

• Prepares budget for the programming department

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must be a creative thinker and possess a high level of people skills. Ability to be multi-tasked, flexible, and work long hours, including some weekends, evenings and holidays.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to operate a mixer board, remote and satellite equipment,

• Directly supervises employees in the programming department in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Lead interviewing, hiring process and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance reviews for direct reports; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to define problems, assess data, and interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred; five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.