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Radio Program Director Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Abacus Technology

Work Area Supervisor

Manchester, TN · On-site

These members provide direct technical support of radio and telecommunication systems for the ... Able to develop reports and provide briefings to program and government management. Able to work ...

Abacus Technology

Work Area Supervisor

Manchester, TN · On-site

These members provide direct technical support of radio and telecommunication systems for the ... Able to develop reports and provide briefings to program and government management. Able to work ...

Town of Smyrna

Telecommunicator

Smyrna, TN

$50K - $73K/yr

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Basic Life Insurance (1x Salary or $50k ... Monitors radio traffic of other departments and other law enforcement, emergency, and non-emergency ...

Tennessee Board of Regents

Police Dispatcher

Gallatin, TN · On-site

$34K - $41K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Coordinates telecommunications and radio dispatching of resources/services during non-emergency and ... Must successfully complete the departmental communications training program within established time ...

Tombras

Associate Director, Media Strategy

Knoxville, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Demonstrate a working knowledge of traditional (TV, Radio, OOH and Print) and digital media ... Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program. This is not designed to ...

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How much do radio program director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for radio program director in Tennessee is $70,972.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,100.00 and $84,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a radio program director?

A Radio Program Director oversees a station's on-air content, ensuring programming aligns with the station’s brand and audience preferences. They manage schedules, coordinate with hosts and producers, and monitor broadcast quality. Additionally, they analyze ratings, develop strategies to attract listeners, and collaborate with advertisers and station management to drive revenue.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a radio program director?

As a Radio Program Director, your day-to-day tasks often include scheduling shows, overseeing the content and flow of programming, coordinating with on-air talent, and monitoring audience ratings and feedback. You'll also work with producers, marketing teams, and technical staff to ensure each broadcast meets quality standards and station objectives. Managing compliance with regulations, troubleshooting scheduling issues, and staying current with music and industry trends are also common duties. This role is highly collaborative, requiring regular communication with staff and external partners to create engaging and successful radio programming.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a radio program director?

To thrive as a Radio Program Director, you need a strong background in broadcast media, programming strategy, audience research, and often a relevant degree in communications or journalism. Familiarity with audio editing software, broadcast automation systems, and industry-standard analytics tools is essential. Outstanding leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills help you effectively manage on-air talent and production teams. These abilities ensure compelling programming, successful team collaborations, and sustained audience growth in a competitive media landscape.

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Infographic showing various Radio Program Director job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,972 per year, or $34.1 per hour.

Director of Activations

Educational Media Foundation - K-LOVE & Air1

Franklin, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Overview
Called to K-LOVE
Inspiring People to Move Closer to Jesus
At K-LOVE, every role is ministry.
We hire first for ministry alignment and a shared commitment to our faith, mission, vision, and values. We then seek talented professionals who can use their God-given gifts, skills, and experience to serve with excellence.
If you love Jesus and are called to be part of a ministry that places Christ at the center of everything we do, we invite you to explore this opportunity. If your heart aligns with our mission and you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the role, please keep reading.
Here's just some of what you will be doing daily...
  • This is an in-office role in Franklin, TN.
  • Successfully lead a team of event and live event staff to ensure strategy across all markets.
  • Recruit and develop talent. Manage performance; provide coaching, training and mentoring in order to maximize performance and professional growth
  • Manage multi-market touring programs, street team operations, and immersive brand experiences at concerts, festivals and major events
  • Develop and maintain relationships with industry and event partners to achieve Ministry goals. Including concert promoters, festival owners, promotional partners, artist management and others as required.
  • Own national activation budgets, vendor contracts, equipment resource allocation and logistics planning
  • Track and report performance metrics, audience engagement and sponsor deliverables
  • Participate in promotional events and other industry related events as required, positively representing all K-LOVE brands
  • Please include portfolio with resume.
  • Bachelor's degree, or combination of education/training with relevant experience.
  • Minimum 8-10 years' experience in marketing, live events and promotions.
  • Minimum 5 years' leadership, managing a team/or people
  • Deep working knowledge in one or more of the core areas listed below and knowledgeable across all related disciplines including:
  • Experience in organizing and executing live events preferably within the radio industry or alternatively, from a faith based or music industry
  • Ability to develop strategic partners to further promotion and events of the Ministry and our mission
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage budgets, vendor contracts and timelines
  • History of developing and executing sponsorship deliverables for major brand partners
  • Experience building operational processes, training systems, and SOPs for event execution
  • Strong data-driven solving and real-time troubleshooting at live events
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • A collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality. Need to be seen as a team player
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/Ministry relationships
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to the social sector with a passion for our mission and values

Why work for K-LOVE?
K-LOVE is a nonprofit, multi-platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, K-LOVE today owns and operates the nation's two largest Christian music radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. K-LOVE employs nearly 500 team members between its office in Nashville, TN and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values.
What can we offer you?
We provide a competitive salary range - and that's not all!
  • Industry leading Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • Short/long term disability and life insurance
  • Robust 401K with company match
  • Parental leave with Baby Bonding pay
  • Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay
  • Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more
  • Leadership and Career Development Programs

"As an Equal Opportunity Employer, K-LOVE makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status. However, K-LOVE is a religious non-profit organization where all team members contribute to the Company's mission of encouraging our audiences "to have a meaningful relationship with Christ." Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), K-LOVE has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company's Statement of Faith, Mission, Vision, and Values. Also, as a religious non-profit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act."

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