Anchorage, Alaska – KFAT 92.9 is seeking a creative, strategic, and culture-driven Program Director to lead the station’s Rhythmic Top 40 programming, music, imaging, promotions, digital presence, and on-air team.
The ideal candidate understands hip-hop, R&B, and contemporary culture and can translate that knowledge into compelling programming, audience growth, and revenue-generating opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead KFAT’s programming strategy, music direction, and overall brand execution, including MusicMaster, rotations, clocks, playlists, and daily logs.
• Host a regular on-air shift and deliver engaging, relevant content that reflects KFAT’s brand and target audience.
• Recruit, supervise, coach, and develop on-air talent while maintaining a consistent, energetic, and professional sound throughout the broadcast day.
• Direct the station’s imaging, production, social media, website, and streaming content to ensure a fresh and engaging presence across all platforms.
• Collaborate with Sales to develop revenue-generating promotions, contests, features, and events while ensuring client commitments are executed accurately and on time.
• Oversee programming operations, FCC compliance, contest records, and coordination with Promotions, Production, Engineering, and management.
• Represent KFAT at remotes, station events, and community appearances while building relationships with clients, venues, and local organizations.
Qualifications
• Strong understanding of Rhythmic Top 40, hip-hop, R&B, and contemporary culture
• Radio programming, music scheduling, production, imaging, or on-air leadership experience strongly preferred
• Experience with MusicMaster or similar music-scheduling software preferred
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and live events
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends
• High school diploma and valid driver’s license required
Why Ohana Media Group?
Work for Alaska’s premier local broadcast group in a market surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, endless outdoor adventure, and a vibrant, growing community- all with no state income tax. Join a locally focused, community-driven media company where creativity, collaboration, and bold ideas are encouraged. With six distinctive radio stations and a growing digital services division, Ohana Media Group offers the opportunity to create meaningful local content, build strong community connections, and make a visible impact across Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley.
To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, aircheck, and relevant programming, imaging, or production to [email protected] Include “KFAT Program Director” in the subject line.
Ohana Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
