Program Director, WPEN-FM 97.5, Philadelphia
Description: WPEN-FM, 97.5 Philadelphia’s sports station is searching for its next superstar Program Director. This PD will oversee all on-air elements with a strong focus on talent development, digital sales, digital content, and revenue growth. WPEN’s new Program Director will be expected to be accessible and sales friendly.
This candidate must be strategic and analytical but also must possess creativity and the instinct to win. You will be in charge of One of America's Best Sports Stations in America's most passionate sports market!
Qualifications:
- At least three (3) years of proven success as a PD or APD/MD
- Proficiency with Adobe Audition, Nielsen software, and all Social Media platforms
- Team player, working closely with the Market Manager, the other Program Directors in the cluster, Sales Managers, AEs, Promotions, Engineering, Consultants, and the Corporate Management team
- Knowledge on best practices in audience measurement
- Proven track record in sports talk format
- Experience dealing with professional sports franchises
- Experience in talent coaching and development
- Experience working with high profile talent
- Understanding of the administrative duties of the position including budget management and company policy.
Last Date for consideration: Open until filled.
Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
Beasley Media Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- At least three years of proven success as a Program Director or Assistant Program Director/Music Director
- Proficiency with Adobe Audition
- Proficiency with Nielsen software
- Proficiency with social media platforms
- Knowledge of audience measurement best practices
- Proven track record in sports talk format
- Experience dealing with professional sports franchises
- Experience in talent coaching and development
- Experience working with high-profile talent
- Understanding of administrative duties, including budget management and company policy
- Ability to collaborate with market management, programming, sales, promotions, engineering, consultants, and corporate management
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.
