Music Director
[Freelance]
ABOUT JACK FM
JACK FM is an iconic national radio brand known for its unconventional Playing What We Want format that eschews traditional DJs in favor of a more eclectic and humorous approach. Our brand is synonymous with innovative content, engaging humor, and a deep connection with our audience. We are looking for talented writers to join our creative team and contribute to the ongoing success and distinctive flavor of JACK FM.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Responsible for design, scheduling, and oversite of the JACK FM Music Recipe:
Scheduling and updating daily music logs for JACK FM Radio Network and JACK FM TuneIn streams via LRN. Includes ongoing station and stream monitors as needed, monthly library performance reports, and maintenance of the JACK music library. Includes implementation of JACK music research, build-out of the JACK categories, and active library.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible to optimize the researched music library, utilizing music master software including (designing) clocks, song coding, rules, and management of the music library in alignment with JACK FM research and recipe metrics;
- Schedule the JACK music and produce daily logs distributed by LRN.
- Maintain the music library rotations and clocks at the highest quality and oversee all music content and updates.
- Team communication, forethought, and respect are critical.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Co-ordinate with LRN on log updates and upload of network music logs in advance of airing.
- Work closely with the content and imaging team on campaign planning and scheduling.
- Create and execute if needed and as approved: music platoon plans and clock updates.
- Strong operational programming clock design balanced with song scheduling chops for generating a defined JACK lister experience
- Personal familiarity with the music JACK plays and or appropriate music JACK might consider playing
- Up-to-date understanding of Target listener behaviors and trends, ideas, and developments that are impacting the markets
- Participate in ongoing ratings discussions, research, and analysis for all JACK markets. Maintain a music workbook of library research and actions.
- Monitor and ensure that JACK network and streaming formats are operational and executed properly.
- Execute regular monitoring plans for network stations and TuneIn streams.
- Participate in JACK brand audience research including the creation of music test lists, screeners, and co-ordinate affiliate station execution.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant Broadcast and streaming scheduling experience
- Proficient with key programming software & possess strong general software skills with Music Master, Cornerstone-Analyst, Microsoft Word, Excell, etc., Neilsen ratings Analysis, BDS, Media Base, and other pertinent software
- Up-to-date understanding of Target listener behaviors and trends, ideas, and developments that are impacting the markets
- Awareness of current music, social media, and pop culture
- Working on understanding audience research, Neilsen ratings, and general data analytics
- Current awareness of relevant music, social media, and pop culture
- Fluent awareness and knowledge of audience and industry trends; Industry Relationships and Networking
EDUCATION
- A degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field is optional but optional.
PERSONAL TRAITS
- Integrity - Forthright and straightforward, open and honest, reliable and trustworthy;
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Ability to listen and comprehend, communicate well with others verbally and in writing, deal well with others, build rapport between self & others, build rapport among clients and team members;
- Natural Learner / Self-Improvement – Competitive, cooperative, curious, open-minded, and passionate learner. Makes an effort to work on identifying, learning, and improving skills;
- Judgment - Thinks clearly, evaluates all sides of issues, and generally makes sound and considered judgments;
- Planning & Organization – Looks and thinks ahead, plans workload and schedules time to accomplish the job on time, organizes work, and sets priorities to perform duties;
- Attitude - Displays a positive and constructive nature; enthusiastic and energized;
- Initiative - Looks for and tries new ways of doing things, not satisfied with the status quo, a self-starter, works hard, driven to succeed;
- Follow Through - Follows through on commitments and tasks, sticks with assignments until done, doesn't give up easily;
- Adaptability & Flexibility - Responsive to change, open to new ideas, methods, situations.
Apply for this job
Interested candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter explaining why they are a good fit for JACK FM, and a portfolio showcasing a range of relevant work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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