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Program Director, WNED Classical
Buffalo Toronto Public Media is your local
source for television and radio –
WNED PBS, WNED PBS KIDS, WNED Create,
WBFO NPR, WNED Classical, and WBFO The Bridge!
We reach Western New York and
Southern Ontario and can be streamed from your favorite device.
Engaging
our communities through exploration and entertainment—everywhere.
We’re looking for a Program
Director, WNED Classical!
What
you’ll be doing:
WNED Classical Program
Director is responsible for the overall vision, direction, and management of
the station as set forth by senior management.
The director facilitates a consistent sound and tone for the station, oversees
audio and video messaging, trains and supervises all program hosts, and hosts a
regular, on-air shift. This individual
also plans and participates in on-air fundraising campaigns and coordinates
with staff on community events and partnerships.
This
position can be hybrid – a blend of remote and in-office work.
In summary, this individual will:
- Collaborate with senior management to execute the long-term vision
and plan for the station, including digital strategy
- Establish and maintain a consistent sound and tone for the
station; ensuring that programming, format, underwriting and on-air sound
support the vision and plan of the station
- Serve as station contact and executive producer for the station’s
local audio, video and digital program content including, but not limited to,
producing/hosting podcast content as well as short-form and mini-music
storytelling videos for all platforms
- Be responsible for the organization’s relationships to major and
independent labels and managers
- Train and supervise all full- and part-time program hosts
- Represent the station at community events/activities and in other
station/community events, in-person and virtual, on- or off-site
- Host a regular on-air shift, as assigned – live format and voice
tracked
- Collaborate with fundraising department on pledge campaigns
- Collaborate with Marketing & Creative Services team to develop
an ongoing promotion plan for the station
- Participate with other department heads in the preparation and
implementation of annual and strategic planning
- With Vice President, Content Distribution, manage budget; able to prioritize
and allocate spending appropriately based on need, return on investment, labor,
and overall efficiency. Obtain approval(s) when needed
What
you’ll need:
- Minimum
of five (5) years of experience in classical music radio hosting/programming
- Minimum of
Associates degree (or equivalent) in media, marketing, journalism, or related
field; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- A
comprehensive knowledge of classical music, its history, styles and performers
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs/platforms including
Microsoft Office
- Knowledge
of radio traffic software (Music Master, Marketron) is a plus
- Previous
supervisory experience desired
- Familiarity
of broadcast equipment preferred
- Excellent
management, organization and communication skills
- Public-facing
personality – friendly, energetic demeanor; comfortable with
public-speaking/being in front of various sized and demographic audiences
- Understanding
of on-air compliance and regulatory guidelines
Salary
and Benefits:
This is an exempt, salary
position and starting pay will be based on education, experience and
interview. Starting range: $64K - $80K.
- 12 paid
holidays
- 5 weeks
of paid vacation
- Sick time
(accrued)
- Medical,
Dental, Life, Vision Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance options
- Health
Savings Account (for applicable plans) with employer contribution
- Flex
Spending Account option
- Voluntary
Life, Accident, Critical Illness coverage options
- Identity Protection
option
- Employee
Assistance Program
- Tuition
Assistance (based on eligibility)
- Retirement
Plan with 7.5% employer match (based
on eligibility)
Buffalo Toronto Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion.
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