Coordinator, Music Programming

What You’ll Do

• Receives daily assignments from Manager, Music Programming Operations and Program Directors
• Gains an understanding of the music scheduling software and automation system
• Develops an understanding of and performs audio editing, fades and inserting correct digital markers that sound the most appealing based on music/content selection and channel genre
• Loads audio elements into music automation system & properly enters royalties related song information
• Pulls listeners requests and calls from electronic webmail
• Ensures on-air hosts receive daily music logs and updated talent schedules generated from music scheduling software
• Serves as a In Studio Producer, ensuring that live broadcasts air smoothly by maintaining proper audio levels, firing elements at proper times, troubleshooting technical issues under pressure
• May assist Program Director with writing station imaging, promos and selecting specific music
• Writes, obtains/records, schedules and archives Artist IDs and Interviews
• Affords assistance with the coordination of music projects by compiling research data, and learns how to interpret data
• Participates in music meetings – may monitor format charts, trade journals and music sales figures to be as knowledgeable as possible about assigned format(s)
• Acts as liaison to music artists during celebrity visits and communicates with music labels, as directed by management

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 6-12 months of music programming related experience at a satellite, traditional commercial, and/or college radio station
• Strong interest in learning all aspects of music programming and a desire to grow into a Program Director position
• Strong interest in music and pop culture
• Good public speaking and presentation skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to project professionalism over the phone and in person.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
• Creative writing ability.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and task-switch, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with automation and/or AI as a plus.