Communication Skills, Documentation, Follow Through, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Offshoring, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Podcasting, Pre-Sales, Production Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Sales Support, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Time Management
Overview
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Program Coordinator / Production PM (Junior Program Director)
Type: Full-time
Location: Hybrid preferred (flex based on recording schedule)
Reports to: Senior Program Director
Supports: Multiple shows + shared production/social teams
Role Summary
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Salem Podcast Network, a division of Salem Media, offers an exceptional opportunity for a Junior Program Director / Production Coordinator. This role turns a creative team into a machine. You'll keep schedules, assets, deadlines, and handoffs running smoothly across multiple shows-so producers and editors can focus on quality, not logistics. If you love systems, checklists, and making chaos feel organized, you'll crush this.
Responsibilities
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- Recording calendars and production schedules across shows
- Traffic management: ensuring footage/audio/assets move from capture post social on time
- Creating and distributing clip briefs, deadlines, and checklists to the offshore team
- Asset organization (drive hygiene, naming conventions, deliverables tracking)
- Status updates and follow-ups so nothing gets stuck
- Documentation: workflows, SOPs, and standard forms/templates
Success Looks Like (First 60-90 Days)
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- Everyone knows what's shipping, when, and who owns it
- Fewer missed deadlines and less "where is that file?" chaos
- Offshore team is easier to manage because briefs and feedback are organized
- The whole system feels calmer and more reliable
Qualifications
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- 2+ years in project coordination, production coordination, or ops support (media preferred)
- Extremely organized and deadline-driven
- Comfortable working with creative teams and tracking multiple moving parts
- Strong communication and follow-through
- Nice to Have:
- Experience with Airtable/Notion/Asana/Trello
- Familiarity with video workflows and deliverables
- Comfortable coordinating contractors or offshore teams
Benefits
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- Comprehensive multi-platform solutions portfolio
- Uncapped earning potential: competitive base + commission
- Research and pre-sales support team
- Career advancement opportunities
- Award-winning "Great Place to Work" culture
- Full benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO
- EEO Statement: Come see how Salem is DIFFERENT and why we've been certified as a "Great Place to Work" and as a "Best and Brightest" equal opportunity employer.
Compensation
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$50,000 - $65,000 Annually