Job Description

Job Title: Production Director/On-Air Talent

Department: Programming

Reports To: Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt (PRO)

Location: Cleveland, OH

OVERVIEW:

The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70+ stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple – to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees’ biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business. The role will provide direction, organization, creativity, and strategy regarding talent, promotions, and production necessary to produce a marketable radio station.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the quality of all on-air production.
• Assign and direct on-air staff in the production of commercials for clients.
• Read and edit material from clients to ensure conformance to commercials and promotional announcements.
• Provide creative support to the sales department and clients concerning commercials and promotional announcements.
• Coordinate the traffic department and sales staff to expedite radio commercials and rotation of commercials according to client or sales department specifications.
• Professionally deliver all relevant information on an ongoing basis, including time checks as needed, temperature checks, and event information.
• Competently display knowledge about the music that is played, including in-depth knowledge of the music being played and all related issues.
• Contribute and support the creation of the show daily, including participation in weekly aircheck sessions and daily pre-show content prep.
• Appropriately implement all assigned duties on air, including pre-show and live interviews, writing scripts, attending station conferences, functions, and events, researching background material.
• Track and correct daily commercial discrepancy reports.
• Provide reports as needed on all relevant information relating to programming.
• Professionally appear in public when and where required, including participation in station remote broadcasts, preparation as required, representation at charity events, community events.
• Develop, implement, and monitor all relevant department policies & procedures.
• Attend weekly Management, Promotions, Sales, Music, and Announcers meetings.
• Assess and resolve operational concerns for the team.
• Ensure effective communication cross-platform.
• Participate in relevant skill-building workshops that apply to ongoing development.
• Stay current with all relevant industry information updates.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must be a creative thinker and possess a high level of people skills. Ability to be multi-tasked, flexible, and work long hours including some weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to read and analyze business practices, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to operate boards, remote, and online equipment.
• Assist as needed with the programming department in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Lead interviewing, hiring process, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance reviews for direct reports; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and ensure policy and procedure adherence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, assess data, and interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Complies with Network and Urban One’s mandatory on-time and adheres to related course deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred; five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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