Key Responsibilities:

· Day-to-day Operations: Managing the overall functionality of the radio station, including on-air programming and technical aspects.

· Programming: Develop and implement programming schedules, ensuring they align with the station’s goals and target audience.

· Technical Management: Coordinate with our engineering staff to address technical issues and plan for upgrades.

· Compliance: Ensuring the station operates within legal and regulatory guidelines.

· Communication: Liaising with other departments (sales, marketing, etc.) to ensure effective collaboration and coordination.

· Strategic Planning: Contributing to the station’s long-term goals and initiatives.

· Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving operational issues, troubleshooting technical problems, and handling on-air incidents.

· Maintaining Relationships: Building and maintaining relationships with advertisers, sponsors, and other stakeholders.

· Audience Engagement: Working to build audience engagement and support station revenue goals.

· Promotional Activities: Overseeing the creation and scheduling of promotional spots and imaging for the station.

· Filling in for Other Roles: May be required to fill in Production Manager in their absence.

Skills:

·         Leadership and Management: Ability to lead and motivate a team, manage resources effectively, and make sound decisions.

·         Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, stakeholders, and the public.

·         Technical Understanding: Basic understanding of radio broadcasting technology and equipment.

·         Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve operational and technical issues.

·         Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

·         Knowledge of Wide Orbit a plus and Visual Traffic a plus!

Application Instructions

Salary starts at $40,000 and increases based on experience.  Please submit resumes to Stacey@wgfaradio.com or Jenny@wgfaradio.com

We are 50,000 watts and locally owned for 60+ years.  An upbeat AC plus Classic Rock Weekends and a smaller Classic Country station both with emphasis on local (Illiana) news.  Agriculture is strong with both of our stations as we are right in the middle of the buckle of the corn belt.