Operations and Brand Manager Kansas City

Job Description

Overview

Audacy Kansas City is seeking a talented, passionate professional to oversee our heritage Music brands with direct brand oversight of WDAF FM, KZPT FM.

You will guide Kansas Citys largest largest radio group and our growing reach on multiple platforms. As

You are responsible for all aspects of the station's brand experience, including on-air content (music, imaging, air talent, features, partners.), events, community, promotions, contesting and digital presence. You must have a deep understanding and passion for music genres including Country, Hot A/C, Alternative, and Rock.

Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include: health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Responsible for the total supervision, direction and overall performance level of all radio station personnel functions with specific emphasis on program coordination, development of unique content, promotions and multi-media strategies.
• Work closely with the Market Manager to develop and implement organization strategies and vision.
• The preferred applicant will have superior verbal and written communication skills and proven success in brand imaging and production. You must be highly competent in business affairs, including the ability to negotiate contracts and establish strong affiliate relationships
• You must possess a high engagement and collaborative attitude in working with Sales leadership on ideation around solution oriented marketing campaigns, including custom content to leverage revenue, while protecting product integrity.
• Special consideration will be given to candidates who have a proven track record of success brand-building in broadcast Radio/TV, Cable TV, Media or Digital platforms.
• Show by example the importance of the relationship between station and the local community.
• Ensures that programming and multi-media strategies best serve the needs and interests of the station audiences and local community.
• Responsible for adherence and compliance to Company program standards and FCC regulations.
• Develops and effectively manages department budget.
• Provides rating analysis and reporting.
• Has the ability to interpret station research.
• Critiques talent and measures performance.
• Establishes long-range plans.
• Maintains on-going communications with external industry and public organizations.
• Supervises use of any syndicated and/or outside services.
• Supervises all department staff.

Qualifications

More About You:
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience managing a medium market team of high-caliber talent to optimal Nielsen PPM performance and strong digital acumen in driving our digital footprint reach. You must possess a fearless pioneering attitude in leading innovation aligned with Audacy's transformative strategy.
• Proven leadership and coaching skills
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

Vaccination Requirements

To help promote and ensure the safety of all of our employees and the communities we serve, we require all incoming employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination, which will be kept confidential. If you are not vaccinated, or partially vaccinated currently, but willing to become fully vaccinated, we invite you to still apply.

Audacy is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all and we recognize that some individuals may have a sincerely held religious belief as it pertains to the practice of immunization or a medical disability which may prevent them from becoming vaccinated. Individuals who cannot be fully vaccinated due to a sincere religious belief or medical disability may request an accommodation. We request that you refrain from discussing religious beliefs or medical conditions during the interview process. If you believe you need an accommodation, you will have an opportunity to submit your request during the interview process. All requests for accommodation will remain confidential and reviewed by selected individuals within the HR department. We cannot guarantee that all requests for accommodation will be granted. Please refer to our EEO policy and statement below.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:
- Responsible for the total supervision, direction and overall performance level of all radio station personnel functions with specific emphasis on program coordination, development of unique content, promotions and multi-media strategies.
- Work closely with the Market Manager to develop and implement organization strategies and vision.
- The preferred applicant will have superior verbal and written communication skills and proven success in brand imaging and production. You must be highly competent in business affairs, including the ability to negotiate contracts and establish strong affiliate relationships
- You must possess a high engagement and collaborative attitude in working with Sales leadership on ideation around solution oriented marketing campaigns, including custom content to leverage revenue, while protecting product integrity.
- Special consideration will be given to candidates who have a proven track record of success brand-building in broadcast Radio/TV, Cable TV, Media or Digital platforms.
- Show by example the importance of the relationship between station and the local community.
- Ensures that programming and multi-media strategies best serve the needs and interests of the station audiences and local community.
- Responsible for adherence and compliance to Company program standards and FCC regulations.
- Develops and effectively manages department budget.
- Provides rating analysis and reporting.
- Has the ability to interpret station research.
- Critiques talent and measures performance.
- Establishes long-range plans.
- Maintains on-going communications with external industry and public organizations.
- Supervises use of any syndicated and/or outside services.
- Supervises all department staff.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r07601-18-220-150-237-42 in your application.