Job Description
Boys Town is seeking an experienced and dynamic Radio Station Manager/Program Manager to lead the operations and programming of our new radio station. This role will be responsible for assisting in the final preparations for helping the station "go live" and will include the oversight of all aspects of station management, including content development, scheduling, compliance, and audience engagement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in broadcasting, leadership, and creative programming. This person must also be able to help implement the Boys Town mission and strategic plan into the operation of the station. You will partner with, and be supported by, various Boys Town teams in the areas of programming and production, including content development, podcasts and other needed assets.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: - Oversees daily operations for broadcast and digital audio: programming schedules, automation, traffic, and audio quality across FM/AM, livestream, and podcasts.
- Ensures compliance with FCC (broadcast) and other applicable regulations, including EAS requirements (broadcast), DMCA/copyright/licensing for digital audio, podcast music licensing, privacy/consent for minors, and nonprofit reporting standards.
- Partners with engineering/technical staff to maintain studios, transmission, production equipment, and digital infrastructure (encoders, audio interfaces, streaming/CDN or hosting platforms, backup/archiving).
- Develops a cohesive content strategy across linear broadcast, livestreams, and podcasts that reflects the community's diversity, culture, and interests.
- Maintains an editorial calendar for shows, livestream events, and podcast episodes; ensure consistent voice, tone, and quality.
- Uses analytics (e.g., listener hours, concurrent streamers, downloads, completion rate, feedback) to inform programming decisions and improve reach and relevance.
- Leads revenue development: on-air drives, digital campaigns, grants, donor relations, underwriting, podcast sponsorships, and community partnerships.
- Coordinates outreach, educational programs, and live or virtual events to expand impact and drive listenership/subscriptions.
- Manages digital presence across website and social channels; repurpose on-air content into clips and on-demand formats; coordinate newsletters and cross-promotion.
- Maintains archives and rights management (releases/consents, music and clip licensing, safe storage, retention policies).
- Recruits, trains, schedules, and supervises staff, interns, and volunteers across on-air, production, and digital roles; provide coaching and feedback.
- Fosters a collaborative, mission-driven environment; supports on-air hosts, producers, and podcast creators.
- Provides mentorship and skill-building opportunities for Boys Town youth in media literacy, audio storytelling, interviewing, editing, podcast production, and on-air performance.
- Develops and manages the annual budget with strong fiscal stewardship across broadcast and digital initiatives.
- Leads revenue development: on-air drives, digital campaigns, grants, donor relations, underwriting, podcast sponsorships, and community partnerships.
- Grows the station's presence across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: - Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff and volunteers.
- Working knowledge of FCC broadcast requirements and digital audio compliance (copyright/licensing, privacy/consent, accessibility).
- Proficiency with audio production tools and workflows (e.g., DAWs, editing, remote recording), broadcast automation/traffic, and common streaming/podcast platforms.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media, Nonprofit Management, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Minimum of three years of experience in nonprofit management, community media, or radio broadcasting required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Demonstrated success launching and sustaining podcasts or livestream initiatives; experience with sponsorships/underwriting and grant writing preferred.
- Familiarity with content standards and grant/reporting compliance preferred.
- Experience with broadcast automation/traffic systems and modern audio production workflows preferred.
- Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
- Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT: - Position requires moderate physical activity handling average weight objects 20 pounds and up to 50 pounds on occasion in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town: Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.
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