Production Director

CUMULUS MEDIA | Little Rock is searching for an experienced Production Director. The Production Director is responsible for all aspects of commercial production for our terrestrial and streaming platforms. Duties include commercial writing, voice-over and production; conducting client recording sessions; and working with sales to develop business. The Production Director must have a proven background in audio production, strong writing chops and a passion for all things audio. Enthusiasm for and experience with radio production is a must.

Who We Are: CUMULUS | Little Rock, AR currently features 8 stations in the Little Rock market: KIPR 92.3 "Power 92 Jams", KLAL 107.7 "Alice 107.7", KURB 98.5 "B98.5", KARN-FM 102.9 "News Radio 102.9", KOKY 102.1 "The Legendary KOKY", KPZK 102.5 "Praise", KARN-AM 920 "The Sports Animal" and KAAY-AM 1090 "The Mighty 1090".

Job Summary: Top candidates possess exceptional writing and production skills, are detail-oriented, can multi-task and react in a calm and decisive way when dealing with challenging situations. People skills and the ability to work closely with on-air talent, programming, the creative director and a talented sales team are critical. Musical ability and jingle writing experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the creative director to consult on strategic concepts for clients and flawlessly deliver audio advertising campaigns on time
• Enter Wide Orbit traffic materials and material instructions for commercials and programs
• Write copy and polish/rewrite client-provided copy
• Record client VO in-studio or on-location
• Voice spots and secure VO from local on-air talent and other resources
• Assign production assignments to station programming staff and follow up to ensure completion
• Upload files into workflow software to track parts, retain scripts and audio files
• Dub radio commercials into automation system and provide quality control over modulation and other parameters per PD guidelines
• Load and reconcile daily logs
• Work with other department heads to resolve issues involving production
• Oversee day-to-day tasks of the commercial production assistant.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the creative director to consult on strategic concepts for clients and flawlessly deliver audio advertising campaigns on time
• Enter Wide Orbit traffic materials and material instructions for commercials and programs
• Write copy and polish/rewrite client-provided copy
• Record client VO in-studio or on-location
• Voice spots and secure VO from local on-air talent and other resources
• Assign production assignments to station programming staff and follow up to ensure completion
• Upload files into workflow software to track parts, retain scripts and audio files
• Dub radio commercials into automation system and provide quality control over modulation and other parameters per PD guidelines
• Load and reconcile daily logs
• Work with other department heads to resolve issues involving production
• Oversee day-to-day tasks of the commercial production assistant.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of successful audio production experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Audition and Microsoft Office, knowledge of Op X and vCreative
• Ability to multi-task and the discipline to focus on what is the highest and best use of your time
• Collaborative, works well in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with air staff, departments and clients
• Creative and strategic problem solver
• Amenable to coaching, seeks feedback
• Willingness to participate in the creative process for social and digital media
• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations
• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Professional growth and career path
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask "what if" and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match to plan for the long-term
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
  
  

For immediate consideration, please visit https://cumulusmedia.jobs.net/

For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).