Program Director
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on817, Tennessee Street, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, 66044, United States
About the Organization
Kansas Public Radio (KPR) is a public media organization licensed by the University of Kansas, dedicated to serving Eastern and East Central Kansas. As a vital community resource, KPR provides a diverse array of content ranging from local and NPR news to classical, jazz, and folk music, alongside extensive community programming.
About the Role
The Program Director serves as a senior staff member and the strategic leader for the station's eclectic on-air programming. This role exists to ensure KPR remains relevant and engaging in a rapidly changing media landscape by staying attuned to listener preferences and industry trends.\n In this position, you will lead a team of local hosts and oversee the coordination of the station's broadcast schedule. Your day-to-day involves supervising on-air talent, managing program times and air shifts, and producing content for station campaigns. You will also step in as a host or producer when needed and serve as a primary point of contact for listeners regarding station programming. Additionally, you will represent Kansas Public Radio at various station events, fostering community connections and upholding the station's mission.
Work location
Work model: On-site
817, Tennessee Street, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, 66044, United States
Lawrence, Kansas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProduce on-air content for campaigns
- check_circleFill in for program hosts and producers as needed
- check_circleProduce local programming and serve as a senior staff member
- check_circleCorrespond with listeners regarding station programming
- check_circleRepresent Kansas Public Radio at station events
- check_circleLead a team of local hosts and monitor media trends
- check_circleSchedule program times and air shifts
- check_circleSupervise and coordinate the station's on-air programming
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Frequently asked questions about Program Director at Kansas Public Radio
What does a Program Director at Kansas Public Radio do?expand_more
A Program Director at Kansas Public Radio is responsible for the following: Produce on-air content for campaigns; Fill in for program hosts and producers as needed; Produce local programming and serve as a senior staff member; and Correspond with listeners regarding station programming.
Where is the Program Director role at Kansas Public Radio located?expand_more
Program Director at Kansas Public Radio is based in 817, Tennessee Street, Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, 66044, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Program Director job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Kansas Public Radio has listed this Program Director role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Program Director role?expand_more
Candidates for Program Director at Kansas Public Radio should have executive.
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Program Director at Kansas Public Radio is part of the creative & design job category on Recrutus.
About Kansas Public Radio
Kansas Public Radio operates as a non-profit public radio station based in Lawrence, Kansas, within the broadcast media production and distribution industry. Affiliated with National Public Radio, the organization focuses on delivering high-quality programming centered on arts and information. The station aims to serve a growing audience of listeners by providing content designed to inspire, enlighten, and entertain.
The station's mission centers on maintaining high production standards to engage the community. As a key media entity in the region, Kansas Public Radio connects audiences with diverse cultural and informational resources. Its operations support the broader goals of public broadcasting by making educational and artistic content accessible to the public in Kansas.
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