Program Director, Radio Kingston en español

Job Description

Job Description, Program Director

Radio Kingston en Español

Radio Kingston en Español will serve as the digital sister station of WKNY Radio Kingston, offering a vibrant, cultural, and informative platform for thousands of listeners in Kingston and the surrounding areas. Since 2018, Radio Kingston has amplified the many voices of the community, dedicating part of its airtime to Spanish-language programming with popular shows like La Voz con Mariel Fiori (M–F, 10–11 a.m.) and Mochilero con Antonio Flores-Lobos (M–F, 11 a.m.–noon), among others. After nearly seven years of audience growth through cultural events and community engagement, all six current Spanish-language shows will transition to the new digital platform (which includes a website, mobile app, Facebook, and YouTube channels), creating a cohesive and comprehensive experience for our listeners. The platform will also provide opportunities to expand existing shows and introduce new hosts and programming that align with Radio Kingston’s mission of serving and reflecting the community.

Radio Kingston en español will continue to inform, inspire, and connect our Spanish-speaking communities through accessible, inclusive, and culturally-rooted programming. Radio Kingston en español will uplift community voices and stories that reflect the realities, dreams, and strengths of our diverse Latinx and Hispanic neighbors. Radio Kingston en español is committed to language justice and envisions a local media space where Spanish-speaking residents feel seen, heard, and empowered to share their truths, access essential information, and celebrate their cultures.

Are you a communicator with editorial experience? Are you passionate about journalism and issues affecting the Hispanic and Latinx immigrant local communities? Do you live in Kingston, the surrounding area, or would you be willing to move to this beautiful rural and urban enclave? Then, you should be part of this because Radio Kingston en Español is more than a digital platform, it’s a community movement rooted in culture, creativity, and connection. Here, you’ll help shape a platform, created by and for the community, that amplifies Hispanic and Latinx voices, tells our stories with authenticity, and strengthens a sense of belonging for Spanish-speaking residents in Kingston.

Overview

The Program Director for Radio Kingston en Español will lead the vision, development, and execution of all Spanish-language programming for our digital radio platform. The Program Director is vital to the continued success and evolution of Spanish Language programming at Radio Kingston, in curating culturally relevant, engaging, and community-driven content that resonates with Kingston’s Spanish-speaking audiences while aligning with Radio Kingston’s overall mission and identity.

The Program Director will be responsible for identifying and curating programming covering news and storytelling across a wide range of topics including civic, political, community, local events, and culture. The Program Director will oversee program strategy, scheduling, hiring and development of hosts, create and maintain partnerships and engage audiences, ensuring that Spanish-language programming grows in both reach and impact. As part of this leadership role, the Program Director will:

• Recruit, coach and manage hosts and team members of Radio Kingston en Español
• Evaluate on-air performance and conduct air checks, and provide feedback and coaching to on-air hosts
• Manage the overall programming schedule, including news, music, cultural, community conversation and live-streams
• Ensure the on-air code of conduct and all rules and regulations are adhered to
• Facilitate resolution of operational and technical issues as they arise in collaboration with Radio Kingston staff
• Collaborate on the development of the digital platform, website and app and ensure it is tailored to the needs of the Spanish-speaking listeners in Kingston
• Continuously engage the community and initiate partnerships and relationships with local artists, leaders, politicians, and community members
• Represent Radio Kingston en Español in the Kingston community
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and the team of Radio Kingston to create an imaging, marketing and social media strategy for Radio Kingston en Español, in alignment with Radio Kingston’s sister station, 1490am/107.9fm

Qualifications

The successful candidate for this role will have a background in broadcast or other media journalism, communications, and editorial/journalism ethics experience. Radio or other media/editorial experience required. Knowledge of the Kingston community and/or willingness to move to/ engage in this community. Fully bilingual in Spanish/English. Deep knowledge of Hispanic/Latinx culture, issues, and media, with an emphasis on the local community. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Working Conditions

Full-time position based in Kingston, NY. Duties are routinely performed Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 am. and 5:00 pm; however, evening and weekend support may be necessary from time to time.

Compensation

Salary: $85,000/year

Generous benefits include 100% employer supported health insurance (medical, dental, vision, mental health, sexual and reproductive health), wellness program, ample paid vacation and time off, 401(k)  

Professional development support for conferences and continuing education

Radio Kingston is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, immigrant, bilingual, and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Radio Kingston is firmly committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) laws. Radio Kingston strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of the individual’s race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, height and/or weight, disability, gender identity or expression, medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS- related conditions, marital status, partnership status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status, arrest record and any other characteristic protected by law.

About Radio Kingston

Radio Kingston is a non-commercial platform dedicated to a vibrant, just, and healthy Kingston centered around community storytelling, artistic and musical expression, conversation and connection. In a time of growing polarization, media consolidation, privatization and exploitation of community resources that threaten the basic fabric of local communities, Radio Kingston demonstrates that a radically different path is possible. We’ve created a space for residents to build renewed trust, empathy and connection, while celebrating our shared strengths and creativity, and deepening a truly local conversation about creating a community that works better for everyone.

Our Mission and Vision: Radio Kingston reflects and connects the community it is part of with storytelling, music, conversation, and news. We envision a community ethic rooted in the inherent values of benevolence, equity, compassion, and love and one that tells you where you are and who is there with you.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter in both Spanish and English, to oportunidades@radiokingston.org with the subject line “Program Director for Radio Kingston en Español” 

Be sure to let us know in your introduction why you resonate with Radio Kingston and what you’ll contribute to Radio Kingston en español, specifically answering the following prompts:

• If you are local, what issues affecting Latino immigrants in the Hudson Valley are important to you and why? (Please mention at least 2.)

• From what you’ve read about the role and imagine it to be, which areas feel inherently like your strengths, and which aspects of the role do you anticipate needing support and professional development?

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Application Deadline: Ongoing. We’re Accepting Applications Until the Position is Filled. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Requirements

The successful candidate for this role will have a background in broadcast or other media journalism, communications, and editorial/journalism ethics experience. Radio or other media/editorial experience required. Knowledge of the Kingston community and/or willingness to move to/ engage in this community. Fully bilingual in Spanish/English. Deep knowledge of Hispanic/Latinx culture, issues, and media, with an emphasis on the local community. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter in both Spanish and English, to oportunidades@radiokingston.org with the subject line “Program Director for Radio Kingston en Español” 

Be sure to let us know in your introduction why you resonate with Radio Kingston and what you’ll contribute to Radio Kingston en español, specifically answering the following prompts:

• If you are local, what issues affecting Latino immigrants in the Hudson Valley are important to you and why? (Please mention at least 2.)

• From what you’ve read about the role and imagine it to be, which areas feel inherently like your strengths, and which aspects of the role do you anticipate needing support and professional development?

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Application Deadline: Ongoing. We’re Accepting Applications Until the Position is Filled. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

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