Assistant Program Director

United States·Charlotteexecutive

Project & Program ManagementProgram Director

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We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly organized Assistant Program Director (APD) to assist with our market leading music stations.

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Project & Program ManagementProgram Director

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and highly organized Assistant Program Director (APD) to assist with our market leading music stations. The ideal candidate is passionate about contemporary music culture, audience engagement, ratings performance, digital content, and talent development. This role works closely with the Program Director to execute the station’s programming vision across on-air, digital, social, and live event platforms.
The APD will play a key role in music scheduling, imaging, promotions, talent coaching, and strategic audience growth while helping maintain a competitive edge in a fast-moving media environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Program Director in executing the stations’ overall programming strategy and brand positioning
Schedule and maintain daily music logs
Analyze ratings, music research, streaming trends, and audience data to optimize programming decisions
Collaborate with on-air talent to develop compelling, engaging content that aligns with station goals
Help coach and mentor air staff, including talent development and performance feedback
Oversee station imaging, promos, and production elements to maintain consistent brand sound
Coordinate with Promotions, Sales, and Digital departments on integrated campaigns and station events
Contribute to digital strategy including social media, podcasts, streaming, and web content
Host daily on-air shift and various tracking responsibilities as required
Record and produce commercials as needed
Maintain strong relationships with record labels, artists, managers, and industry partners
Monitor emerging music/media trends within the market

Qualifications

3–5+ years of radio programming, on-air, or music scheduling experience preferred
Previous APD or Music Director experience strongly preferred
Deep knowledge of music formats, audience behavior, and pop culture trends
Experience with systems such as Selector, WideOrbit, and Adobe Audition
Strong understanding of Nielsen ratings and audience analytics
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Proven ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong digital and social media instincts
Audio production/editing skills preferred
Flexibility to work off-hour station events as needed

Preferred Attributes

Creative thinker with strong content instincts
Passion for building winning brands
Team-oriented with a collaborative management style
Strong understanding of multi-platform audience engagement

To be considered for this position, please send resume to: charlotte.jobs@bbgi.com

Beasley Media Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.