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Assistant Program Director

Job Type: Full-time Exempt
Supervisors: Program Directors
Salary Range: $60,000-69,000

General Functions

The Radio Milwaukee Assistant Program Director (APD) supports the Program Directors in advancing the strategic vision and day-to-day operations of 88Nine and HYFIN. This position serves as a critical partner in driving growth in listenership, ratings and revenue, while ensuring alignment with Radio Milwaukee’s mission and high standard of programming excellence.

The APD plays a key role in managing logistics, coaching talent, coordinating with peer departments and supporting audience engagement across all platforms. The APD will also serve as on-air talent from 6-10 p.m. Monday to Friday (pre-recorded) and 10 a.m.-noon Saturday as part of our Let’s Hear It! Listener-request program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Operational & Administrative Support:

  • Assist the 88Nine and HYFIN Program Directors in the execution of programming initiatives and cross-departmental partnerships.
  • Lead scheduling logistics for the programming department, including paid time-off tracking, shift coverage and weekly updates.
  • Support day-to-day oversight of the audio production manager and pre-produced content quality control.
  • Manage implementation of programming-related events and specialty programs for 88Nine and HYFIN.
  • Support program-related components of marketing and underwriting campaigns.
  • Co-manage artist bookings in collaboration with the Music Directors.
  • Maintain and update programming calendars and timelines.

On-Air Talent Development:

  • Provide ongoing support for on-air staff, including scheduling, coaching and professional development.
  • Conduct air-check sessions to reinforce tone, delivery and brand alignment with Program Directors.
  • Help identify and recruit emerging talent, ensuring diversity and mission alignment.
  • Ensure compliance with FCC regulations and internal station policies for all stations.

Collaborative Projects & Initiatives:

  • Work across all departments to help grow audience engagement and satisfaction.
  • Assist with the scheduling of station imaging and promotions for 88Nine and HYFIN.
  • Co-manage the internship program, including onboarding, scheduling and learning experiences.
  • Support the ideation and development of new shows, experiences and content streams for 88Nine and HYFIN, including digital platforms.

Other Duties as Assigned:

  • Adapt to evolving organizational needs and take on new responsibilities as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong working knowledge of FCC guidelines, traffic systems and broadcast regulations.
  • Demonstrated understanding of diverse music genres and formats.
  • Experience using analytics to inform content or scheduling decisions.
  • Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills.
  • Ability to motivate and guide others while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Strategic thinker with a collaborative spirit and a commitment to innovation and inclusion.

Education & Experience

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in radio or broadcast media; nonprofit/public media  experience preferred.
  • Experience with audio scheduling software and production workflows.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to meet the demands.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach or grasp with hands and arms, including overhead and from floor to waist; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to bend, stoop or kneel; and lift, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to read from a computer or electronic device, and the vision required to operate a motor vehicle.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to meet the requirements.

Our Walker’s Point home is a creative environment that includes a full kitchen, green roof/deck and performance space. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. We are currently operating on a hybrid schedule with a minimum of four days per week in the office.

Benefits at Radio Milwaukee

We know that working for a dynamic organization deserves rest and balance. Here are a few of our excellent benefits (available after a standard introductory period):

  • Three weeks of paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick and personal paid time off 
  • Medical/dental/vision
  • Matching 401(k)

In addition, we regularly host live music performances in our community space, giving you the opportunity to take a break and check out national touring artists perform for our members.

To Apply

Send a cover letter, references and resume to jobs@radiomilwaukee.org. No phone calls please.

Radio Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.