KECH-FM Program Director/On-Air - Compensation: DOE in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Rich Broadcasting is searching for an experienced, dynamic, and creative Program Director/On-Air Host for its Classic Rock Station, KECH-FM, the leading station in the Wood River Valley.  As the KECH-FM Program Director, you will develop and manage all programming on the station. Ensure that programming serves the needs and interest of the station?s targeted audience and meet the station?s short and long term strategic goals.  
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
? Protect the Rich Broadcasting brand, create innovative on-air programs and propel the success of the stations in the market
? Protect the FCC license of the station
? Hire, train and maintain high-performing, effective programming staff
? Manage day to day operations of the station
? Work within Operations budget
? Ensure that the station?s programming serves the needs and interests of the targeted audience
· Supervise the use of any syndicated and/or outside service
? Work closely with the sales and promotions department to develop marketing opportunities for station to achieve the 
   station?s goals, facilitate audience growth and market presence
· Evaluate and analyze demographic and market research and appropriately implement research findings
· Stay current with all relevant industry practices and information
? Represent Rich Broadcasting in the highest regard within the community and business environment
· Cultivate community relations to benefit Rich Broadcasting as a whole
· Work in compliance with all Company policies and procedures
· Other duties as assigned
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience Required
? A minimum of 2 years of prior announcing and production experience for a radio station  
Skills & Abilities Required
? Acceptable on-air presence and voice quality
? Proven management and leadership qualities
? Mastery of music scheduling and playback software (Simian and Selector a plus)
?Solid production skills with a strong working knowledge of audio equipment necessary for on-air and production execution
? Develop and maintain effective communications with both internal and external business partners
? Proven networking abilities
? Flexible with hours and weekends
Education Required
? High school diploma
Preferred, But Not Required
? Bachelor?s degree in Broadcasting or Communications, or equivalent experience
Qualified candidates are invited to download the application available on our website (www.richbroadcasting.com).
To be considered an application must be submitted by fax, email or mail for current posted positions.
Resume is only accepted when accompanying our application.  Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.
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