Program Director
KLCC
Eugene
,
OR
Application Deadline: Sunday, Sep 09, 2018
Description
Lane Community College and KLCC Radio are seeking a dynamic and creative Program Director to oversee overall editorial leadership, planning, presentation and supervision as well as recruitment and management of staff.
KLCC 89.7 FM is a public radio station licensed to Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. With 81,000 watts of power, KLCC 89.7 FM is the most powerful public radio signal in Oregon.
We believe in the mission of the public media. A strong, clear, balanced voice of news and information and a thoughtful presentation of music, arts, and culture are critical to the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Position Purpose
The Program Director is responsible for the design, integrity and success of KLCC’s program content, and coordinates station operations, program schedule, programming staff, and local content creation. Serves as the primary point of contact for KLCC programming. The Program Director reports to the General Manager. For additional information including a list of Essential Functions of, and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position, please visit the posting here.
Required Experience
- Four (4) years of progressive responsibility in programming and operations in public or commercial radio.
- Two (2) years of progressive responsibility in management and leadership.
Preferred Experience
- Proven ability to grow audience through management of day-to-day programming.
- Demonstrated audience analysis skills.
- Proficiency with digital editing, studio production, and automation software.
- On-air expertise.
- Successful involvement with on-air membership/fundraising drives.
Required Education
Bachelors’ degree and advanced training in management or journalism.
HOW TO APPLY
KLCC and Lane Community College are being assisted in this search by Livingston Associates. Inquiries are welcome with Livingston Associates. For consideration, please visit the job posting and apply online here.
Apply by September 9.
Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing diversity.
More About KLCC
KLCC serves more than 88,000 listeners each week within a 100-mile radius of Eugene. Besides the main transmitter in Eugene, we have five repeater, full-service stations — KLBR in Bend, KLFO in Florence, KLCO in Newport, KLFR in Reedsport, and KMPQ in Roseburg — and translators in four communities in Western and Central Oregon (Cottage Grove, Oakridge, Riddle and Sisters) all broadcasting KLCC programming.
KLCC is consistently among the top rated public radio stations in the nation (market share and cume rating.)
KLCC is a charter member of National Public Radio, and the primary NPR member station in the Eugene/Springfield area. Our schedule provides news programs during radio prime time (6 am – 7 pm M-F, 6 am – noon S-S.) We have a strong news department powered by paid staff, volunteers, and interns. As an active member of the Northwest News Network, we can provide news coverage from around the Northwest.
A variety of volunteer-programmed and hosted music programs fill the remaining hours, including Jazz, Blues, Folk, World, Celtic, Electronic, R&B, Latino, and Americana.
About the Area
Eugene is in the Willamette valley along the Interstate 5 corridor with easy access to the ocean, hiking, camping, winter skiing, and other outdoor activities. It is a college town; home to Lane Community College and the University of Oregon. The Eugene-Springfield Nielsen market is the second largest in Oregon, Market # 151.
Search Assistance by Livingston Associates
Inquiries are welcome with Livingston Associates
http://livingstonassociates.net/