Brand Manager- WJZ FM 105.7 THE FAN

WJZ FM 105.7 The Fan, a cornerstone of Baltimore sports radio, is looking for an outstanding Brand Manager to lead our content strategy across multiple platforms. Audacy Baltimore seeks a visionary leader to shape the future of sports media in our vibrant city.

What You'll Do:

• Content Oversight:  Oversee the development and execution of content for WJZ-FM 105.7 THE FAN and associated platforms, ensuring high-quality production and alignment with our brand’s vision.
• Talent Development: Utilize your extensive experience to mentor and elevate our on-air talent, helping them achieve peak performance.
• Innovative Content Creation: Craft and implement strategies for content that resonates across both broadcast and digital mediums.
• Multimedia Expertise: Apply your skills in audio, video, social media, and live events to enhance our content and engagement.
• Collaborative Approach: Work closely with Operations Manager, sales and client teams to drive revenue, while maintaining the integrity and quality of our content.
• Brand Protection: Ensure adherence to company standards and FCC regulations, safeguarding the WJZ FM 105.7 The Fan brand.
• Industry Relationships:  Leverage your sports industry connections to benefit our network and enhance our market presence.

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred but not required.
• Experience:  Minimum of four (4) years managing a major sports media property with a strong digital presence preferred but not required.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Business Savvy:  Expertise in negotiating contracts for play-by-play and high-profile talent.
• Balanced Skill Set:  A mix of creative vision and business acumen.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of both the local and national sports media landscape.
• Passion for Sports: Genuine enthusiasm for sports, with a focus on Baltimore sports.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license required, with proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle for job duties.

Pay Transparency: 

The anticipated starting salary range for Baltimore, MD based individuals expressing interest in this position is $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.