The Role
The Assistant Program Director will assist the Program Director in executing programming strategy, scheduling music, analyzing audience data, and coaching talent.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly organized Assistant Program Director (APD) to assist with our market leading music stations. The ideal candidate is passionate about contemporary music culture, audience engagement, ratings performance, digital content, and talent development. This role works closely with the Program Director to execute the station’s programming vision across on-air, digital, social, and live event platforms.
The APD will play a key role in music scheduling, imaging, promotions, talent coaching, and strategic audience growth while helping maintain a competitive edge in a fast-moving media environment.Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, please send resume to: [email protected]
Beasley Media Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The APD will play a key role in music scheduling, imaging, promotions, talent coaching, and strategic audience growth while helping maintain a competitive edge in a fast-moving media environment.Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Program Director in executing the stations’ overall programming strategy and brand positioning
- Schedule and maintain daily music logs
- Analyze ratings, music research, streaming trends, and audience data to optimize programming decisions
- Collaborate with on-air talent to develop compelling, engaging content that aligns with station goals
- Help coach and mentor air staff, including talent development and performance feedback
- Oversee station imaging, promos, and production elements to maintain consistent brand sound
- Coordinate with Promotions, Sales, and Digital departments on integrated campaigns and station events
- Contribute to digital strategy including social media, podcasts, streaming, and web content
- Host daily on-air shift and various tracking responsibilities as required
- Record and produce commercials as needed
- Maintain strong relationships with record labels, artists, managers, and industry partners
- Monitor emerging music/media trends within the market
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of radio programming, on-air, or music scheduling experience preferred
- Previous APD or Music Director experience strongly preferred
- Deep knowledge of music formats, audience behavior, and pop culture trends
- Experience with systems such as Selector, WideOrbit, and Adobe Audition
- Strong understanding of Nielsen ratings and audience analytics
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong digital and social media instincts
- Audio production/editing skills preferred
- Flexibility to work off-hour station events as needed
- Creative thinker with strong content instincts
- Passion for building winning brands
- Team-oriented with a collaborative management style
- Strong understanding of multi-platform audience engagement
To be considered for this position, please send resume to: [email protected]
Beasley Media Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- 3-5+ years of radio programming experience
- Previous APD or Music Director experience
- Experience with music scheduling systems
- Strong understanding of Nielsen ratings and analytics
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Audio production/editing skills
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The Company
What We Do
Beasley Media Group, Inc. is a subsidiary of Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BBGI), which was founded in 1961 by George G. Beasley. Today, Beasley Broadcast Group owns and operates 69 stations (50 FM and 19 AM) in 16 large-and mid-size markets in the United States. Approximately 20.1 million consumers listen to Beasley radio stations weekly over-the-air, online and on smartphones and tablets and millions regularly engage with the Company’s brands and personalities through digital platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, text, apps and email. For more information, visit www.bbgi.com.
