What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Salem Media Group, Inc?
Overview
Salem Media Group is looking for a Full Time Operations Manager for its radio stations in Cleveland, OH. This individual will oversee all aspects of the on-air programming operations for this market. Reports to the General 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 recruitment, training, supervision and scheduling of programming personal
- Perform on-air as a station personality either live or via voice-tracking
- Appear at station events/remotes as friendly “face” of the station
- Work with station voiceover talent to create and produce station imaging and promos
- Manage the daily functioning of automated program delivery resulting in 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 brokered programming clients on production of their programs
- Work with station promotions director to maximize digital assets including websites, social media presence, and other emerging techniques
- Provide light IT hardware/software services and supervise building maintenance
- Support routine building maintenance for lighting, plumbing, etc. by connecting with professional contractors etc. when need arises.
Qualifications
- Several years of experience in radio programming/production/operations management
- Knowledge of digital automation systems (Rivendell and Wide Orbit 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 (Window/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 a streamlined operation
- Have the ability to successfully expand oversight to additional stations that may be added to the market cluster
Benefits
- Competitive pay structure based on experience
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid holidays and vacation time
EEO Statement
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