Brand Manager - KRXQ and KSEG

Brand Manager - KRXQ and KSEG

KRXQ and KSEG in Sacramento are looking for a visionary leader who lives and breathes rock. This is your chance to guide two legendary Sacramento brands into the next era of rock radio and digital storytelling. We want a creative strategist who knows how to spark audience passion, push boundaries, and reimagine what a rock brand can be across every platform.

The Brand Manager will lead music strategy, grow audience and revenue, elevate digital presence, and deepen community connection. This is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of two powerhouse stations with loyal fan bases and rich local heritage.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Lead and inspire a talented programming and digital team
• Create and execute a clear brand vision that drives programming, digital, and promotional strategy
• Host an on air shift determined during the hiring process
• Recruit, coach and support on air staff to maintain a high performing culture
• Drive station imaging and ensure visual and audio consistency across platforms
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales leadership to create innovative revenue opportunities
• Work closely with Audacy's rock leadership to share best practices and elevate content
• Build signature events and community activations that strengthen visibility and listener loyalty
• Develop new ideas that grow audience across streaming, social, and emerging platforms
• Use Nielsen ratings, digital analytics, and research to guide programming decisions
• Set goals, create KPIs, and regularly evaluate performance for continuous improvement
• Ensure adherence to FCC requirements and Audacy programming standards

Qualifications

Required & Preferred:

• Five or more years leading a team of passionate professionals
• Proven track record of innovation within active rock and classic rock formats
• Experience coaching and developing on air talent
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Background partnering with sales teams to drive revenue
• Ability to interpret Nielsen data and digital analytics
• Knowledge of the Sacramento market and competitive environment
• Strong understanding of social media and its role in building brand engagement
• 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.

Important Notes:

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com . If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

About Us

Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month. We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers.

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity 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.