DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Part-Time Host/Announcer

Department: Programming

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Employment Type: Part-Time

Location(s): Minneapolis, MN

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Overview:

Audacy Minneapolis is looking for another great host on Minnesota’s most trusted station. As the voice of the Upper Midwest for over a century, NewsTalk 830 WCCO needs a dynamic storyteller with an engaging personality; someone possessing unique, compelling 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:

Perform live broadcasts that are entertaining and informative.
Communicate with producer, Brand Manager and News Director to ensure program goals are continually being met.
Work with the show producer on content 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 daily 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:

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.

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/7225/part-time-host-announcer/job