Lead all aspects of station on-air experience in a leadership and operations role, responsible for talent, content, programming and online presence
Review and determine all commercial and paid programming content; decide music play lists; schedule programming that conforms with FCC rules and regulations, company policy and applicable laws; protect station license
Plan and oversee tone, programming, production, sound and theme, website, online presence and social media
Collaborate with Production to enlist musical direction and seek options that meet editorial scope
Field record label calls, schedule music and check social media to ensure music remains consistent with the station's brand
Identify, recruit and coach on-air talent, producers, news directors and reporters and frequently listen to airchecks/sessions with on-air talent
Provide direction to DJ and audio engineer on content
Determine and maintain creative vision for station to enhance station image and visibility within the community
Evaluate programming available from distributors, syndicators and independent producers to recommend acquisitions for broadcast
Schedule staff for on-air shifts, remotes and appearances
Ensure staff has taken, passed and maintained all company programs, plans and training (e.g. FCC and DMCA)
Prepare and manage Programming Department budget on a yearly, quarterly and monthly basis
Establish and maintain professional relationships
Benefits
Vision insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
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The audio revolution is here - and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America , reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that's twice the size of any other audio company - almost three times the size of the largest TV network - and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have:
More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;
We're the largest podcast publisher , with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;
iHeart is the home of many of the country's most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers , who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;
We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;
iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;
Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and
We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio , from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we're able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.
Because we reach almost every community in America, we're committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve - and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.
Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!
If you're excited about this role but don't feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!
What We Need:
Shape the sound and vision of our station! We're looking for a strategic and creative leader to drive the on-air experience and overall programming direction. This role blends operational excellence with artistic vision-overseeing content, talent development, and brand consistency across broadcast and digital platforms. If you're passionate about connecting with audiences, building strong teams, and delivering compelling programming that stands out, this is your opportunity to lead.
Iheartmedia · Toledo, Oh: 9 N St Clair, 43604