Operations Manager
Cumulus Media Inc.

Company Overview

CUMULUS | Columbia, SC currently features 5 stations in the Columbia area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: 107.5 WNKT-FM The Game - Home of Gamecock Sports, B106.7 WTCB-FM Adult Contemporary, KISS 103.1 WLXC Urban Adult Contemporary, 98.5 WOMG Columbia's Classic Hits, and ESPN - WISW 1320 Sports Talk. The cluster of 5 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.

Position Overview

Cumulus Media | Columbia is looking for an experienced Operations Manager with multi-format experience to lead its markets cluster. Duties include direct oversight of programming for specific stations WNKT, WTCB, WLXC, WOMB and WISW, promotions and management of Program Directors and possibly staff a live show in the cluster in addition to OM duties.

We would like to talk to all professionals with at least five years of experience as a PD with a winning ratings history. OM radio experience is highly desired. You must have the people skills to lead a programming team but also have the technical savvy and attention to detail that allows you to keep the stations running with a high degree of precision. You must possess excellent oral and written communications skills, and a proven ability to collaborate with internal and external contacts. A track record of great collaboration with station management, sales and promotions is a must. We're looking for a team builder and leader. If that's you, let us know.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of Programming including:
  • music scheduling
  • coaching on-air staff
  • station and AM/FM cluster strategy
  • development of on-air/online promotions
  • generating associated revenue
  • oversight and content creation for digital extensions (including streams and websites)
• Have a strong customer service approach towards listeners, staff, & sales
• Additionally, the candidate will perform an On-Air shift.

Qualifications:

• Successful programming experience and winning track record backed by Nielsen Audio results
• Previous Program Director or programming management experience is highly desirable
• Savvy computer skills and proficiency with ratings, research, and music (Stratus) programs
• Proficient in digital audio editing and production using various software packages
• Must make station appearances at events/remotes and represent stations
• Be organized and able to create systems to accomplish an excellent on-air sound, limiting audio mistakes
• Ability to multi-task and the discipline to focus on what is the highest and best use of your time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with air staff and associated departments
• Strong leadership, coaching, prioritization, and execution
• Creative and strategic problem solve
• Work with station voiceover talent to create and produce station imaging and promos
• Work with station promotions director to maximize digital assets including websites, social media presence

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask "what if" and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs
For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

EEO Statement

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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