Program Director, Senior

Division: Radio

Work Status: Full-time

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

About the Role

The Corus Radio Division has an exciting opportunity for the position of Program Director responsible for 2 dynamic and fun radio stations in the Winnipeg market.  These stations have some of the best talent in the city, a fun collaborative culture and a winning attitude!  The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities:

•Management of the Programming Department in Winnipeg: Power 97 and Peggy @ 99.1

•Direct responsibility for ratings growth of the 2 stations

•Leader of an excellent and collaborative station culture

•Fearless development and implementation of detailed strategic and operating plans

•Establishment of performance standards 

•Development and mentorship of direct reports and both heritage talent and rising stars

•Involvement with corporate and radio division personnel to implement broad strategic initiatives at both the market and station level

•Accountability of general administration and human resources issues

•Member of the senior management team

About You

What we need from you:

•Direct experience in successfully managing the Programming department at radio stations

•Experience in coaching and directing on-air talent as individuals and as a team

•A demonstrated understanding of the integration of radio and online as parts of a multi-platform brand

•An understanding of organizational behaviour

•Comfortable with change, in a fast paced, continuously evolving industry

•Willingness to collaborate with all Corus programming resources to share ideas and win

If you have the following leadership qualities, we want to hear from you!

•Candor and openness

•Integrity, respect, and trust

•Team leader

•Innovative thinker

How to Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter, quoting “Winnipeg Program Director” in the subject line by April 17, 2018 to:

Brad Phillips
VP and Head of FM Radio
E-mail: radiorecruitment@corusent.com

  

Internal candidates must meet eligibility requirements before they can apply for an internal position at Corus, which includes being in their current role for at least 12 months.  They must also indicate they are internal in the subject line. Please refer to the Recruitment Policy for more information.

Corus is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. Corus is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process.  If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your needs.

*No phone calls please.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.