Radio Jobs in Chicago, IL

WFMT (classical music radio station) seeks a Director to lead the operations and staff of the WFMT Radio Network, the national and international syndication division of WFMT. The Network produces and distributes programs and streams in classical, jazz, and folk music formats. Our programs come from high-profile arts organization partners including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera, San Francisco Symphony, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, and many others, and are supported by three network employees and the production team of WFMT. Heard on more than 200 unique main stations, our flagship programs include Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin, the Beethoven Network with Peter van de Graaff, and annual curated series of American and international orchestra and opera performances.

The Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the WFMT Radio Network and participates in developing the Network's strategic direction. The Director builds and maintains productive relationships with a wide array of partners, collaboratively develops new content, negotiates and executes contracts with stations and arts partners, manages Network staff, and oversees budgets, distribution, sales, and promotional efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Business Development

• Participate in identifying and developing opportunities for new content and production partnerships with performing arts organizations : stay apprised of trends and developments in the classical music industry.
• Actively work to identify and onboard new broadcast and media outlets.
• Formulate targeted strategies to expand carriage of existing programs and content.

Partner and Customer Relationships

Administrative Management

Content Development

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is a core value at WTTW|WFMT. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. WTTW|WFMT is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. WTTW|WFMT will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.