Griffin Radio Director of Operations and Programming

A Director of Operations and Programming at Griffin Radio helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture.

Job Summary: The Director of Operations and Programming at Griffin Radio oversees the day-to-day operations of the radio stations and their various sub-units. This role involves coordinating and administering a range of operational and administrative activities to ensure delivery of high-quality radio programming. The Director will manage and schedule station programming, ensuring that the station always sounds its best and meets the needs of listeners.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the continuous, multifaceted daily operations of the radio stations, ensuring compliance with broadcast standards, company policies, and relevant federal and state laws and regulations.
• Participate in the establishment, organization, and implementation of short and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and implement changes required for improvement.
• Assign and allocate work, and oversee personnel engaged in continuous station operations; perform recruitment, training, scheduling, retention, problem resolution, and performance management.
• Supervise Brand Managers who assign on-air shifts; oversee the training of operators; evaluate employee performance; recommend disciplinary actions.
• Seek out, select, and order programming for broadcast from a variety of vendors; maintain contracts with vendors for program broadcast rights in conjunction with Brand Managers.
• Interpret FCC policies that affect the on-air duties or performance of radio announcers and operators; advise on equipment and supply needs.
• Serve as a representative of the radio station at community and other public meetings.
• Maintain imaging and promotions, motivate and coach high-profile talent in collaboration with Brand Managers.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including driving an automobile for company business.

Job Schedule: This is a full-time position primarily working 40 hours per week. You may also be called upon at times to fill in other hours and days of the week to help cover vacations, illnesses, breaking news, severe weather, or special projects/events. This position may be eligible to work remotely on occasion and at the discretion of the supervisor.

Essential Qualities:

• Humble: A habit of sharing successes, putting the team first, and working for the good of the team. A “we” not “me” attitude. The ability to give and receive constructive criticism. Observe and employ the Golden Rule.
• Hungry: Exhibit a strong work ethic, drive, and willingness to take initiative.
• Smart: The virtue of being interpersonally smart about the interactions and relationships of those you encounter.
• Positive Attitude: Exhibited by focusing on opportunities not problems, see the glass as half-full not half-empty.
• Sense of Urgency: How we react and respond.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Radio Broadcasting, Communications, or a related field. Related experience will be evaluated and may be substituted as years of education.
• Minimum 5-8 years’ experience preferred in program management in the broadcasting field, with at least 1 year of supervisory duties.
• Proven track record in obtaining rating results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of FCC