Vice President Programming

WFAN, America’s first and most successful sports radio brand, is seeking a uniquely talented individual to oversee and direct WFAN’s content strategy across multiple platforms.  This position is one of the most sought after in the nation, so the bar
is extremely high for the next leader of this iconic property which continues to be the most influential sports brand in New York.

The anticipated starting salary range for New York, NY-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $200,000/yr - $300,000/yr. 

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include:  health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversight of the nationally syndicated CBS SPORTS RADIO network which is co-located with WFAN at Audacy’s New York City studios. 
• An experienced leader with a resume of successfully coaching high-caliber talent to optimum performance is a must.
• Proven vision of successfully creating content that can be consumed both broadcast and digitally is key.
• Audio, video, social and live event expertise is crucial.
• You must possess a collaborative attitude and creative thinking to support the transition of content into revenue working closely with sales leadership and clients to achieve customer goals without conceding product integrity.
• Strong sports industry relationships are a plus.
• Must protect the brand and our licenses, responsible for adherence and compliance to Company program standards and FCC regulations.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of eight (8) years' experience managing a large sports media property with a strong digital footprint.
• The preferred applicant will have superior verbal and written communication skills.
• You must be highly competent in business affairs including ability to negotiate play by play contracts and high profile talent contracts.
• A perfect mix of both "show" and "business" is sought.
• You must have an understanding of the ever evolving sports media landscape, both local and national.
• A passion for sports, preferably New York sports.
• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

This is a market # 1 media opportunity.

Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD; OTC: AUDA) is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country’s best collection of local music, news and sports brands, a premium podcast creator, major event producer, and digital innovator. Audacy engages 200 million consumers each month, bringing people together around content that matters to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook (Audacy Corp), X (@AudacyCorp), LinkedIn (@Audacy-Inc), Instagram (@lifeataudacy) and Threads (@Audacy_Corp).

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.