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Employment Opportunities:

Operations Manager: 

This position is responsible for the leadership and oversight of the Stephens Media Group cluster of stations in MERCED, CA. The cluster includes KABX, KBRE, KHTN, KLOQ, KUBB, and KYOS). The Operations Manager will be the point person for all programming and development of talent in the cluster, working directly with the Program Director(s), or directly Programming each station.

Primary Duties include:

  • Leadership and direction of all Programming and Promotions for the cluster
  • Manage and oversee Program Directors for each station.
  • Oversight of all station strategic action plans, promotions and execution.
  • Creation of original and creative content for each station and extended brands (social media, video, marketing, etc.)
  • Oversight of hiring and coaching of all stations programming staff in cooperation with department leadership.
  • Collaborate with digital director on stations’ social media strategy & digital efforts.
  • Oversight of writing and production of station imaging as required.
  • Talent development and coaching of all air talent as needed.
  • Oversight of all music and audience research.
  • Knowledge of broadcast systems, ratings methodology, automation systems and studio equipment.
  • Possible on-air shifts/voice-tracking
  • Production/voice-work
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of five (5) years radio programming experience, as Program Director.
  • Computer skills for audio delivery and automations systems, such as Wide Orbit, Music Master, Adobe Audition or higher, etc.., is essential.
  • Extensive digital experience with station web sites, social media, mobile and digital delivery platforms.
  • On-air experience, and experience operating all on-air and production equipment
  • Track record of success in ratings.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Please email your resume to: jan.brawley@smgnational.com

SMG-MERCED LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Account Executive

Stephens Media Group is a privately-owned company that helps to generate revenue for local businesses. We do this by communicating the right message, to the right audiences, so businesses can start seeing new customers right away.

We are looking for a skilled Account Executive to find business opportunities and manage customer relationships. You’ll be directly responsible for the preservation and expansion of our customer base. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sales and experience in media and digital advertising with exceptional customer service. The right candidate is a reliable professional able to achieve a balance between customer orientation and a results-driven approach. The goal is to find opportunities and turn them into long-term profitable relationships based on trust and mutual satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Create detailed business strategies to facilitate the attainment of goals and quotas

Manage the entire sales cycle from finding a client to securing a deal

Unearth new sales opportunities through networking & prospecting in order to develop into long term partnerships

Present products & capabilities to prospective clients

Recommend and process digital advertising campaigns

Provide professional post-sales support to enhance customer devotion

Remain in frequent contact with clients in order to uncover their additional needs

Respond to complaints and resolve issues aiming toward customer contentment and the preservation of the company’s reputation

Negotiate agreements and keep records of sales and data

Requirements

Proven experience as an Account Executive, or in other sales/customer service role

2+ years in media &/or digital advertising sales is preferred, but not required

Knowledge of market research, sales and negotiating principles

Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; knowledge of CRM software is a plus

Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to build relationships

Organizational and time-management skills

A business acumen

Enthusiastic and passionate

Education

High school diploma

BS or BA in business administration, sales or marketing, preferred but not required

Here are the 7 must-have qualities we look for in every Account Executive:

  1. Extremely competitive
  2. Deep need to get others to see things from his/her perspective
  3. A tenacity to open up new opportunities daily
  4. High self-esteem that doesn’t take rejection personally
  5. A willingness to use the telephone to set up face-to-face meetings
  6. The desire to creatively communicate (we’ll teach you how!)
  7. Cares as much about team success as individual success

 

damien.galarza@smgnational.com

Damien Galarza

General Manager

STEPHENS MEDIA GROUP

RADIO MERCED

KABX–KBRE–KHTN

KLOQ–KUBB—KYOS

<DIGITAL MARKETING> 

Ph:    (209) 723 – 2191 x11

Fax:   (209) 205 – 1013

 

UPS/FED EX:  514 West 19th Street, Merced, CA  95340

 

US MAIL:   PO BOX 551, Merced, CA  95341

 

Programming

Stephens Media Group is a growing company with recurring openings in the area of Programming. Positions may include on-air host, Program Director and Operations Manager.

 

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Duties may include:

  • Oversight of all station strategic action plans.
  • Creation of original and creative content for station and extended platforms (social media, video, marketing, etc.)
  • Collaborate with digital director on station’s social media strategy and digital efforts.
  • Oversight of writing and production of station imaging as required.
  • Scheduling of all music and programming content.
  • Creation of original and creative content for the shows/times assigned by the Program Director.
  • Write and voice-act on-air bits & performances for a specific show and audience.
  • Repurpose content station’s social media channels.
  • Production as assigned
  • Appearances for live remotes, station events and community events as assigned.
  • Knowledge of broadcast systems, ratings methodology, automation systems and studio equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of five (3) years radio experience preferred.
  • Computer skills for audio delivery and automations systems, such as Wide Orbit, Maestro, Adobe Audition or higher, etc is a plus.
  • Experience with station web sites, social media, mobile and digital delivery platforms.
  • On-air experience, and experience operating all on-air and production equipment
  • Track record of success in ratings.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 

Please note my email address has changed to

jason.lachance@smgnational.com

Jason LaChance
Operations Manager
STEPHENS MEDIA GROUP

KABX–KBRE–KUBB
KHTN–KYOS—KLOQ

USPS- P.O. BOX 551                                                                                                                                                                                         

UPS/FED EX -514 W.19th St

Merced,CA. 95340

Ph: (209) 723 – 2191 x30