Head of Digital (Social-Media-Manager/in)

Head of Digital (m/f/d)
Radio Cologne – Rhineland-wide Broadcasting Group
Radio Cologne is the largest private, local radio station among the 44 local stations in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Radio Cologne Association (Radio Köln e.V.) is responsible for the programming. The Association holds the broadcasting license, has programming authority, and is the employer of the editorial staff.
Your Role
You will develop and manage the digital strategy of Radio Cologne and, in the long term, the
entire broadcasting group (including Radio Leverkusen, Radio Berg, Radio Erft, Radio Bonn/Rhein-Sieg, Radio Euskirchen, and Radio Rur). You will build structures, implement new software solutions,
and ensure that our stations remain digitally visible, innovative, and future-proof.
Your responsibilities
- Development and implementation of the digital and social media strategy
- Establishment and optimization of social media processes and editorial structures
- Coordination of digital activities across all local stations
- Introduction of digital tools and AI solutions
- Training and team development
- KPI monitoring, reporting, and derivation of measures
- Conceptualization of digital formats to increase reach
Your profile
- Degree or comparable qualification in the digital/media field
- Experience in social media, digital strategy, or online marketing
- Practical experience with digital tools and KPI analysis
- Leadership skills, strong organizational abilities, and a high level of digital understanding
- Creative, hands-on, communicative, and trend-conscious
We offer
- Scope for shaping the digital future of a strong local radio station
- Responsibility across multiple locations
- Diverse range of tasks encompassing strategy, content, and innovation
- Creative team and professional development opportunities
Please direct any questions to Ms. Nilly Tahershams at .
Please send your application to the board of directors, stating your earliest possible start date and salary expectations, to: . The application deadline is July 26, 2026.