Overview:

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

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:

What You’ll Own

Recording calendars and production schedules across shows
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)

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:

Requirements

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:

Why Salem?

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: $50,000 - $65,000 Annually