Responsible for ensuring that all music elements and programs are prepared, edited, loaded and ready to air
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Receives daily assignments from Senior Director Music Programming Operations or Manager Music Programming Operations and Program Director
· Gains an understanding of the music scheduling software and automation system
· Properly enters song information and non
-music elements into music scheduling software maintaining required BMI/ASCAP and RIAA data, in addition to generating reports as required
· Develops an understanding of and performs editing breaks, fades and inserting the correct digital markers that sound the most appealing based on music/content selection and channel genre
· Loads voice tracks into music automation system, monitors for quality control and deletes completed tracks
· Pulls listeners requests and calls from electronic webmail
· Ensures on-air hosts receive daily music logs and updated talent schedules generated from music scheduling software
· Monitors assigned specialty programming for content and technical quality control; verifying accurate start time of program(s)
· Serves as a Board Operator ensuring that live music broadcasts air smoothly by maintaining proper audio levels, firing elements at proper times, troubleshooting technical issues under pressure. Additional duties and responsibilities:
· May assist Program Director with writing station sweepers, imaging, promos and selecting specific music
· May write, obtain/record, schedule and archive Artist IDs and Interviews
· May research, edit and disseminate show prep materials and line copy to on-air talent
· Assists with the coordination of music projects by compiling research data, and learns how to interpret data
· May participate in music meetings – may monitor format charts, trade journals and music sales figures to be as knowledgeable as possible about assigned format(s)
· May screens incoming calls and messages and selectively choose callers and messages to go on-air, for the purpose of enhancing program content
· May act as liaison to music artists during celebrity visits and communicates with music labels, as directed by management
· Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree
· 20yrs of music programming related experience at a satellite, traditional commercial, and/or college radio station
Requirements and General Skills:
· Strong interest in learning all aspects of music programming and a desire to grow into a Program Director position
· Strong interest in music and pop culture
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team, supporting colleagues and sharing audio material
· Ability to multi-task and shift priorities
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to work well with and manage a number of different personalities
· Strong organizational skills and attention to details
· Ability to be flexible and professional under pressure and deadlines
· Self-motivated and proactive
· Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Technical Skills:
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, with an emphasis on Excel
· Proficiency in Music Master/Power Gold and Prophet/Dalet