Regional Public Affairs Manager
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Regional Public Affairs Manager for K-LOVE and Air1 Radio networks. Driving public interest by collecting interviews and cultivating contacts in the Mountain or Pacific Time Zones.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in significant regional travel, up to 50% (generally 30-40%) to each City of License in your assigned territory.
- Visit each City of License a minimum number of times per year as outlined by Director.
- Plan territory travel to complete required compliance minimums while being mindful of expenses related to travel decisions.
- Document your conversations, observations and activities within each city or market as it pertains to discovering the needs and concerns of residents in each local listening area.
- Develop and manage relationships with local volunteers (CCVs) in each full-powered signal City of License within the assigned region.
- Establish and maintain ongoing relationships with members of local, state, and federally elected officials as it applies to the City of License compliance.
- Ensure jurisdictions have access to the K-LOVE Air1 News Dept. to report life-threatening situations that should be addressed on air
- Collect relevant public affairs interviews, edit and submit for air on local stations as part of the weekly Closer Look program.
- Interviews will be recorded in-person or by-phone with equipment provided.
- Utilize knowledge and awareness of the “K-LOVE Sound” and report any issues related to a station’s lack of performance.
- Proactively discuss and troubleshoot with Signal Development and Engineering regarding performance as it relates to FCC Compliance.
- Solicit and place orders with Traffic for free local Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to air in Cities of License, shedding light on local issues, free community events or pointing listeners to local service providers.
- Collaborate with other departments when events are scheduled in your territory, as required by Director.
- Complete all accountability paperwork using such software as Concur, Service Now, Sharepoint and Aquira in a timely manner as indicated by your manager.
- Participate in remote staff meetings with fellow RPAMs and travel to Franklin HQ for various events, including the annual Christmas Banquet.
- Proactively suggest and create new and innovative ways to ensure FCC compliance.
- Regularly share these suggestions with Sr. Regional Public Affairs Manager or Director of Public Affairs as appropriate.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, public relations, or combination of education/training with relevant experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience in marketing, customer relations, brand management, or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience with audio production, from initial capture to digital editing.
- Proficiency with Adobe Audition preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop sincere business/ministry relationships.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently; establishing and meeting performance/ministry goals.
- Strong self-management abilities required to accomplish goals in a timely manner.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to travel up to 50% per year to City of Licenses within your territory.
Benefits:
- 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



















