In a city where live music is part of the daily conversation, a heritage, critically acclaimed Sun Radio in Austin is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead programming in one of the country's most competitive and music-driven markets. This is a hands-on leadership role for a programmer who understands AAA, develops talent, and knows how to connect great music with audiences on-air, online, and throughout the community. The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 3 years experience as a AAA PD or APD
• 3 years as an on-air talent
• A proven ability to coach and motivate air staff
• Working knowledge of social media and web content strategies
• Experience with event marketing, appearances, and supporting the sales team
• Proficiency with G-Selector and Nielsen Media Research
• The ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Setting and executing a clear AAA programming vision that resonates in a live-music-forward market
• Hiring, coaching, and leading on-air talent by example
• Music selection that drives top-tier ratings, independent of local influence circles
• Advising and supporting other formats within the company
• Ensuring FCC compliance through ongoing staff training
• Playing an active role in building a growing, mission-driven company

This opportunity is ideal for a confident, self-reliant programmer with strong organizational skills and a competitive drive to grow audience and market share through smart strategy, leadership, and hard work. Resumes and inquiries may be sent to kradiovoice@outlook.com

EOE

(01-23-26)

Stephens Media Group Tulsa (KXOJ, KTSO, KMYZ, LYA) is looking for a Production Director who understands that getting results for clients is they to success.

This is a leadership role where your creative decisions shape how market clients connect with Tulsa audiences. You'll have a private, sound-dampened office with professional gear in the same room as your desk in addition to multiple studios, a part-time assistant to help manage the flow, and the creative autonomy to make your best work happen.

The Opportunity You'll lead commercial production across a fast-paced cluster of 5 formats, including 3 top-rated stations in the Tulsa market. That means creative variety every single day - different sounds, different audiences, different challenges. Bored isn't in the vocabulary here.

Need the perfect voice for a project? Tap into our network of talent across 11 other owned-and-operated markets, plus industry connections that give you options most markets dream about.

If you are also an experienced on-air talent, there could be a daily show waiting for you on one of our 3 music stations.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage commercial production
• Produce compelling audio that elevates client campaigns and drives results
• Manage production workflow and orders through vCreative software
• Edit and mix audio using modern production software to broadcast ready
• Collaborate with copywriters, sales team, and clients to bring concepts to life
• Maintain production quality standards across all formats
• Delegate and prioritize production tasks to meet deadlines efficiently

Who Thrives Here

• You're a self-starter who doesn't need someone looking over your shoulder. Fast-paced, high-volume production energizes you instead of stressing you out. You're highly organized because you have to be - when you're juggling multiple projects with tight deadlines, chaos isn't an option.
• But here's what really matters: you love the creative audio process. You geek out over compression ratios, you hear things other people miss, and you genuinely care about delivering audio messages that connect and compel.

You bring:

• Passion for audio storytelling and sonic craftsmanship
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Technical proficiency in modern audio editing software
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
• Drive to deliver exceptional work under deadline pressure

Bonus points:

• Experience working with local direct clients
• On-air performance experience
• Proficiency in vCreative, RCS/Nexgen, Adobe Suite software

Why Tulsa?

• You're not just getting a great job - you're getting a great city. The Wall Street Journal recently named Tulsa one of the top cities to visit in 2026 and one of the most popular places to move to, and it's easy to see why.
• Tulsa offers a growing cultural scene that punches well above its weight, with live music venues, art districts, and a creative energy that rivals much larger markets. The cost of living means your salary actually goes somewhere.
• The Gathering Place, consistently ranked as one of the best parks in America, gives you world-class green space right in the city. Add area lakes, championship golf courses, and the fact that Tulsa is the recognized capital of Route 66, and you've got a unique American city experience that balances urban culture with outdoor recreation.
• Bottom line: you'll have the resources and lifestyle to do your best work without the financial stress and traffic nightmares of some other markets.

Let's Talk: Compensation is commensurate with experience and demonstrated creative ability. We review portfolios individually because exceptional talent deserves it's individual consideration of salary-range.

To Apply: Send your resume, audio portfolio, and why this role excites you to bob.thornton@smgnational.com. Stephens Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

(01-13-26)