Operations Manager

• Provide leadership and oversight in the execution of an excellent on-air sound and image for the station, with a goal of growing and expanding audience engagement and response
• Ensure compliance with FCC rules and regulations and Salem Media Group policies
• Be responsible for the recruitment, training, supervision and scheduling of programming personal
• Perform on-air as a station personality either live or via voice-tracking
• Appear at station events/remotes as friendly “face” of the station
• Work with station voiceover talent to create and produce station imaging and promos
• Manage the daily functioning of automated program delivery resulting in consistent, “tight,” On-air product. A station sound with minimal , if any, episodes of “dead” air or “audio collisions”
• Be organized and able to create systems to accomplish an excellent on-air sound
• Coordinate digital audio streaming processes including web and app based systems
• Work with sales staff for on-air and promotional execution of sales promotions
• Work with brokered programming clients on production of their programs
• Work with station promotions director to maximize digital assets including websites, social media presence, and other emerging techniques
• Provide light IT hardware/software services and supervise building maintenance
• Support routine building maintenance for lighting, plumbing, etc. by connecting with professional contractors etc. when need arises.

• Several years of experience in radio programming/production/operations management
• Knowledge of digital automation systems (Rivendell and Wide Orbit knowledge and experience a plus)
• Proficient in digital audio editing and production using various software packages
• Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal)
• Proficient in computer skills (Window/PC; Microsoft Office, etc)
• Ability to solve problems with creativity
• Ability to understand and program to the conservative and evangelical listening audience
• A positive and energetic style, with high integrity, strong work ethic, and ownership of outcomes
• Possess the ability to work in a streamlined operation
• Have the ability to successfully expand oversight to additional stations that may be added to the market cluster

• Competitive pay structure based on experience
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays and vacation time

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