DESCRIPTION

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.

JOB EXPERIENCE

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities Include:

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.

REQUIREMENTS

More About You:

Required & Preferred:

Requirements:

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.

If MVR is required please be sure to use this exact language:

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.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD) is a scaled, multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country’s best radio broadcasting group, a leader in virtually every segment of audio, and America’s #1 creator of original, premium audio. Audacy engages over 170 million consumers each month, bringing people together around the news, sports, podcasts and music that matter to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook (Audacy Corp) and Twitter (@AudacyCorp).

HOW TO APPLY

Please upload resume and apply at https://careers-audacy.icims.com/

https://careers-audacy.icims.com/jobs/6444/on-air-personality/job