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WFMT (classical music radio station) seeks a Director to lead theoperations and staff of the WFMT RadioNetwork , the national and internationalsyndication division of WFMT. The Network produces and distributesprograms and streams in classical, jazz, and folk music formats.. The Director builds and maintains productive relationships with a widearray of partners, collaboratively develops new content, negotiates andexecutes contracts with stations and arts partners, manages Networkstaff, and oversees budgets, distribution, sales, and promotionalefforts.. Participate in identifying and developing opportunities for newcontent and production partnerships with performing artsorganizations: stay apprised of trends and developments in theclassical music industry.. Actively work to identify and onboard new broadcast and mediaoutlets.. Maintain and cultivate relationships with radio station clients.

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WFMT (classical music radio station) seeks a Director to lead theoperations and staff of the WFMT RadioNetwork , the national and internationalsyndication division of WFMT. The Network produces and distributesprograms and streams in classical, jazz, and folk music formats. Ourprograms come from high-profile arts organization partners including theChicago Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera,San Francisco Symphony, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, and manyothers, and are supported by three network employees and the productionteam of WFMT. Heard on more than 200 unique main stations, our flagshipprograms include Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin, the BeethovenNetwork with Peter van de Graaff, and annual curated series of Americanand international orchestra and opera performances.
The Director oversees the day-to-day operations of the WFMT RadioNetwork and participates in developing the Networks strategic direction.The Director builds and maintains productive relationships with a widearray of partners, collaboratively develops new content, negotiates andexecutes contracts with stations and arts partners, manages Networkstaff, and oversees budgets, distribution, sales, and promotionalefforts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Business Development
Participate in identifying and developing opportunities for newcontent and production partnerships with performing artsorganizations: stay apprised of trends and developments in theclassical music industry.
Actively work to identify and onboard new broadcast and mediaoutlets.
Formulate targeted strategies to expand carriage of existingprograms and content.
Partner and Customer Relationships
Maintain existing relationships with arts organization contentpartners and cultivate prospective partners.
Create reports including audience data, client feedback, andanalysis to support partner ROI.
Stay apprised of partner work including season announcements andmajor projects.
Maintain and cultivate relationships with radio station clients.
Develop and implement communication and promotional strategies tosupport all Network content.
Manage and maintain CRM database and develop strategies forleveraging customer data.
Administrative Management
Supervise Network staff including full- and part-time employees andcontractors.
Create, maintain, and track annual department budget.
Analyze monthly financial reports and update budget forecasts.
Negotiate, generate, and execute agreements with radio stations toacquire Network content.
Oversee partner and customer invoicing and ensure accurate andtimely collections.
Maintain long-range department communications and promotionscalendar.
Content Development
Conceptualize content and product offerings that meet the needs ofradio stations and audiences.
Participate in strategic planning of structure and composition ofprogram series.
Stay apprised of broad trends and developments in the performingarts and public radio.<br/><br/>#J-18808-Ljbffr

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