Urban One is hiring: Music Director/On-Air Talent in Baltimore

OVERVIEW:

The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty years, 13 markets, and 70+ stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple – to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. The role will provide direction, organization, creativity, and strategy regarding talent, promotions, and production necessary to produce a marketable radio station.

• Listen, develop and maintain informed opinions on music supplied to the radio station.
• Assist Operations Manager and Program Director to select airplay.
• Assign and direct on-air staff in the production of commercials for clients.
• Review and edit material from clients to ensure conformance to commercials and promotional announcements.
• Provide creative support to the sales department and clients concerning commercials and promotional announcements.
• Coordinate the traffic department and sales staff to expedite radio commercials and rotation of commercials according to client or sales department specifications.
• Schedule and troubleshoot daily music logs.
• Maintain/update database and music software as required.
• Generate and distribute music reports as required.
• Meet with music reps, promotion people from record labels, and managers on music day.
• Collaborate with music representatives, promotion people from record labels and/or managers on music call days.
• Attend and coordinate mix show meetings to ensure the best music is placed on the mix show list.
• Generate and distribute the weekly mix show list and weekly request sheet.
• Oversee production elements for the station.
• Recommend programming, promotions, and marketing opportunities.
• Serve as the programming/sales liaison.
• Monitor stations to ensure formats, commercials and promos meet required standards.
• Secure national talent for station events.
• Schedule station music daily through Music Master.
• Write station promos imaging and work closely with Sales and Promotions Department to create non-traditional revenue opportunities.
• Schedule on-air talent on a weekly and as-required basis.
• Coordinate with other staff members to ensure programming airs as required.
• Train appropriate staff on the operation of on-air technology as required.
• Communicate daily with the Operations Manager/Program Director to report and troubleshoot all operational discrepancies and issues of non-performance.
• Assist Program Director with market research.
• Attend, assist and help coordinate major station promotions.
• Work with the teams and online Web Editor to ensure content and promotions are relevant to the target audience.
• Assist the Operations Manager/Program Director with listener complaints and respond to any music queries from listeners.
• Represent the company when attending relevant industry and community-related events on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure that appropriate continuity is maintained at all times while on the air, including programming links and transitions.
• Reinforce the radio station brand and program at all times, including station call letters and positioning statements.
• Conduct time checks as needed, including weather and event information.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the music being played and stay in touch with music and all related issues.
• Contribute and support the creation of the show daily.
• Participate in daily pre-show content prep.
• Oversee the creation and posting of original online content that meets company standards on social networking platforms.
• Prepare for professional appearance in public when and where required, including participation in station remote broadcasts and representation at charity events.

• Must be a creative thinker and possess a high level of people skills. Ability to multi-task, be flexible, and work long hours including some weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to read and analyze business practices, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to operate boards, remote, and online equipment.
• Assist as needed with the programming department in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Lead interviewing, hiring process, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance reviews for direct reports; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence, ensuring policy and procedure adherence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, assess data, and interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Comply with Network and Urban One’s mandatory on-time attendance and adhere to related course deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team, including providing regular constructive feedback, resolving issues with diplomacy, and providing ongoing guidance for growth and development.
• Practical understanding of anti-harassment and discrimination laws.
• Ability to effectively administer performance reviews and corrective action plans as appropriate.
• Ensure team(s) attend mandatory department and/or company training(s) as required.
• Submit to a criminal background check.
• Legal right to work in the United States.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred; five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.