Clear Channel Media + Entertainment – Harrisburg Job Opening:

The Regional Programming Manager (RPM) position is a leadership and branding role with responsibility for leading and managing multi-media programming functions for a regional market which includes multiple locations. The RPM ensures that best practices are deployed consistently, builds and develops high performing regional teams, and enhances revenue through an understanding and appreciation of Clear Channel’s brand and audience and how the audience consumes media. The RPM possesses a deep knowledge of the relevant market data and trends, consumer behaviors, client expectations, shifting competitive landscape and operational efficiencies. The position reports to a regional Senior Vice President, Programming.

 

Role Responsibilities:
The Regional Programming Manager is responsible for:

• Developing and executing strategies to grow the on-air, online and mobile audience in partnership with regional market leadership across a specific geographic area to effectively increase sales revenue and cash flow growth at desired levels.
• Executing appropriate management practices across multiple radio stations within the assigned market – balancing the need for consistent regional execution of initiatives with local entrepreneurship.
• Implementing the strategies that drive the ongoing transformation of the business from a radio company to an integrated media and entertainment company that provide cutting edge consumer platforms and marketing solutions.
• Developing targeted, innovative, customer centric initiatives that positively impact audience growth by leveraging appropriate resources and partnering with programming peers.
• Supporting and promoting the programming development of digital and social media platforms strategies in regional markets .
• Managing key regional business initiatives that drive desired business outcomes through radio station, market managers and operations managers (such as increasing on-air, online and mobile audience for stations within the market).
• Establishing and cultivating key relationships with advertisers, on air talent, entire radio station Staff, and community and civic engagements.
• Communicating expectations clearly, in both individual and group settings with critical constituents, i.e. Operations Managers, Programming Directors, Sales Directors, Market Managers, etc.
• Acting as a change agent with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrating leadership on cross-functional business projects to provide insight and innovative thought.
• Establishing and maintaining a high profile in the market with a consistent travel/visit schedule.
• Identifying exceptional talent, managing & coaching for optimal performance and motivating employees while leading a culture of diversity and high ethical standards.
• Driving results through others by managing team performance and holding them accountable against business metrics & expectations.
• Implementing operational rigor & management practices within the region.
• Working with business partners to ensure efficient operations, provide input, and resolve issues (Market Leaders, Sales, HR, Finance, and others as needed).

Required Qualifications:
The Regional Programming Manager must possess:

• A minimum of 5 years business management and programming experience within the media and entertainment industry.
• A proven track record of Programming success and significant accomplishments.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate and present a clear vision to the field and work collaboratively with business partners, peers and the senior team to execute strategy.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to master complex technical systems and teach and coach others to proficiently use them.
• Deep and broad business acumen with strong analytical, decision making and problem solving skills.
• The ability to lead and execute in a multi-task, fast-paced dynamic environment and work as a productive member of the senior Programming team.
• A strong talent mindset – exceptional people management and team performance experience.
• Ability to travel within region.
• Undergraduate degree or appropriate combination of education and experience is required.

Clear Channel Media + Entertainment – Harrisburg Job Opening:

Represents Clear Channel Radio as an Account Executive. Prospect, qualify, and develop new business, grow current agency and direct business. Contribute to creative marketing plans for the stations and clients. Develop and execute promotions and marketing programs for clients. Sell radio commercial time.

 

Skills and Experience:
Sales experience a plus! Excellent written and verbal skills. Must have experience using common office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Thrives at goal setting and enjoys pushing themselves to the next level of success. Creative thinker that can translate ideas into marketing strategies to help clients business grow. Above average organizational skills. Demonstrates knowledge of sales skills and experience of selling an intangible product. Basic understanding of the Internet as a business tool.

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600 Corporate Circle
Harrisburg, PA 17110
bethpettit@clearchannel.com

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