Producer

CUMULUS MEDIA | Fayetteville/Ft. Smith is searching for an experienced full time Morning Show Producer/Programming Assistant. We strive to hire people who are passionate about radio, driven, resourceful and problem solvers who have the ability to drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio to success. The successful candidate knows we work in the entertainment business and takes pride in the success of their On-Air talent.

Who We Are: CUMULUS | Fayetteville, AR currently features 7 stations in the Fayetteville area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: 92.1 KQSM The Ticket Sports Talk, 94.3 KAMO Nash Icon Classic Country, 94.9 KRMW Radio Jon Deek Current and Classic Rock, 98.3 KKEG The Rock Station, 105.7 KMCK Hot Hit Music, 1030 AM KFAY Talk Radio and 1590 KYNG The Ticket 2. FORT SMITH, AR currently features 3 stations in the River Valley and surrounding counties. Our stations include: 100.7 KNSH Country, 102.7 KBBQ CHR, and KOMS 107.3 Classic Country. The cluster of 3 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.

The Producer organizes, conceptualizes, and develops topics. They also partner with the show’s hosts, Program Director and others to create engaging content, increase listenership, and enhance subscriber satisfaction and passion. The producer is responsible for the daily technical operation of the show as well as keeping the show’s social platforms relevant and up-to-date. The ideal candidate will also voice track a shift Monday-Friday on two on the cluster stations. Additional duties may be assigned by the Operations Manager, and or, Program Director, or Market Manager. Candidates must have unparalleled passion, work ethic, and drive.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Live management and radio board operation production of the show’s daily moment to moment content, sound and presentation
  • Creation and updating of all ‘in show’ and ‘out of show’ imaging, produced teases/promos and production elements that support both the morning show and station contesting, promotions and imaging campaigns
  • Managing the show’s daily digital content with regards to relevance, creativity and tune-in messaging, 7 days a week, on our website, texting and social media platforms
  • Actively participate in the development of daily content by developing & researching topics for discussion; conceptualize, write and produce appropriate segments
  • Book and pre-interview guests
  • Organize and document daily pre show, post-show and afternoon planning meetings
  • Attend meetings with the station’s program director to ensure content, tactical plans and image are consistent with the station’s overall strategy
  • Attending promotion, sales and station planning meetings to represent the show and provide clear communication between all
  • Create and maximize revenue opportunities
  • Coordinate logistics for remote and special broadcasts
  • Design and manage a system for archiving audio, show content, digital content
  • Tactical planning for future shows, immediate opportunities, artist/celebrity interviews
  • Collaborate with show hosts and station program director to ensure that the show’s structure and content is being presented in the strongest way possible for maximum ratings growth
  • Gives direction to presenters, content providers, assistants and other crew members
  • Obtains permissions or licenses for recording or broadcasting on location, and for the use of music, sound effects and audio archive material
  • Monitors listener emails, inquiries and responses related to shows

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