KDKA Brand Manager

Audacy Pittsburgh is seeking a uniquely talented individual to oversee and direct KDKA on all public facing channels. 

What You'll Do:

You will lead a brand evolution for our spoken word format both over-the-air and online, growing audience and reach on all platforms. As Brand Manager, you will protect the brand and our licenses, be responsible for adherence and compliance to Company program standards and FCC regulations.

More About You:
Required and Preferred:-

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience managing large market media personalities with a strong digital footprint is
  required as is proven success in Nielsen PPM markets and growing digital audiences and reach.
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• An experienced leader with a fearless attitude is crucial as is the ability to coach high-caliber talent to optimum
  performance.
• The preferred applicant will have superior verbal and written communication skills and proven success in station
  production and imaging.
• You must be highly competent in business affairs including ability to negotiate play by play contracts, licensing
  agreements and high profile talent contracts.
• You must possess a collaborative attitude and creative thinking to support the transition of content into revenue
  working closely with sales leadership and clients to achieve customer goals without conceding product integrity.
• A perfect mix of both "show" and "business" is sought.
• You must have an understanding of the ever evolving news media landscape, both local and national.
• You must have strong knowledge of digital content development, strategy and integrated programming.
  He or she will also have experience in timely and topical production of time-shifted content from original
  programming as well as podcasts and ability to see opportunities for reach and social promotion.
• A passion for news, preferably Pittsburgh news.
• Strong news industry relationships are a plus. This is a major market opportunity.
• Special consideration will be given to candidates who have a proven track record of success brand-building in
  broadcast Radio/TV, Cable TV, Media or Digital platforms.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of
  the applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required

Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD; OTC: AUDA) is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country’s best collection of local music, news and sports brands, a premium podcast creator, major event producer, and digital innovator. Audacy engages 200 million consumers each month, bringing people together around content that matters to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook (Audacy Corp), X (@AudacyCorp), LinkedIn (@Audacy-Inc), Instagram (@lifeataudacy) and Threads (@Audacy_Corp).

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