On Air Personality

Job Description

On Air Personality
Overview

Job Title: Part-Time On-Air Weekend Host

Department: Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Part -Time

Pay Transparency: $21.00 - $28.00

Location(s): Minneapolis

Work Arrangement: On-Site

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.
Overview:

Audacy Minneapolis is looking for another great host on Minnesota's heritage radio station. As the voice of the Upper Midwest for almost a century, NewsTalk 830 WCCO is in need of a great storyteller with an engaging personality; someone possessing unique, dynamic thoughts & opinions about current events, great range as an interviewer, and the ability to be a Good Neighbor for/in the community. Can you be curious, entertaining, AND informative? News and information have long been part of the tradition on this legacy platform, but we also want a strong digital presence to help appeal to the next generation of listeners.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:
• Perform live broadcasts that are entertaining and informative.
• Communicate with producer on show execution and with Brand Manager to ensure content goals are continually being met.
• Work with the show producer on segment strategies, story angles, guest ideas and engagement.
• Interact with the audience on social media daily.
• Maintain strong contacts and relationships with a variety of types of community leaders.
• Create consistent content for website and social media channels.
• Prepare and research for broadcasts.
• Protect the station's FCC license.
• Ensure that contests and promotional announcements are executed properly.
• Cross-promotion of other station shows both on air and via social media.
• Occasionally make personal appearances at station events and remote broadcasts.
• Other duties as required by management.

Qualifications

More About You:

Required & Preferred:
• Be a great teammate (work well collaborating with others).
• Must be an excellent communicator with strong creative skills.
• Knowledge of the format and audience.
• Understanding of FCC guidelines.
• Connections and familiarity with the Twin Cities area, Minnesota and the station.

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. About Us

Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country's two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country's largest markets, as well as one of the country's largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:
- Perform live broadcasts that are entertaining and informative.
- Communicate with producer on show execution and with Brand Manager to ensure content goals are continually being met.
- Work with the show producer on segment strategies, story angles, guest ideas and engagement.
- Interact with the audience on social media daily.
- Maintain strong contacts and relationships with a variety of types of community leaders.
- Create consistent content for website and social media channels.
- Prepare and research for broadcasts.
- Protect the station's FCC license.
- Ensure that contests and promotional announcements are executed properly.
- Cross-promotion of other station shows both on air and via social media.
- Occasionally make personal appearances at station events and remote broadcasts.
- Other duties as required by management.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk41kk-18-117-98-198-42 in your application.