Fill In Host, Sactown Sports

Bonneville International•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sactown Sports is looking for dynamic on-air personalities to serve in a fill-in capacity. The role involves engaging with audiences and supporting the company's mission by contributing daily on-air, off-air, and online content. A successful candidate will deliver remarkable content in an interesting, compelling, and entertaining style that attracts the targeted audience, building ratings and digital users. Responsibilities include creating exclusive content and regularly contributing to various digital platforms such as blogs, podcasts, videos, online listener chats, and social media. On-air positions are generally considered onsite roles requiring employees to work in offices/studios, with occasional live broadcast events. Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs.

Requirements

Minimum of three years on-air host experience; sports format preferred.
Strong understanding of how to be impactful in a PPM World.
Strong working knowledge of the audio equipment necessary for on-air broadcasts.
Ability to build audience by connecting on a personal level with listeners/users and generating loyalty.
Ability to work independently at times, but also able to take direction from Management/Supervisors and be open to coaching.
Working knowledge of sports with the ability to create and deliver an entertainment and sports information program.
Adept with guest interviews, callers, and in public hosting live events.
Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of passionate, excitable, and driven personalities.
Ability to integrate programming content on a variety of new media platforms including the internet, text messaging and other newly developed technologies.
Word processing and computer skills required.
Ability to work in a fast and concise manner under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to present live and ad-lib unscripted content with continuity, meaning and clarity.
Ability to consistently work hours required. Works more when required to meet deadlines including weekends, evenings, etc.
Understand station’s brand promise and work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
Maintain positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management, and clients.

Nice To Haves

Brand that aligns with our mission to build up, connect, celebrate, and inform communities and families.

Responsibilities

Deliver an informative, entertaining, and engaging on-air presentation that connects with the target audience, keeping up-to-date and in-tune with local and national topics and trends.
Participate in promotional appearances and maintain a strong listenership.
Contribute to the Company’s digital initiative (blogs, podcasts, online listener chats, videos, etc.).
Prepare and deliver performances including the recording, editing and playback of telephone calls, the preparation of recorded “bits” and other show elements and the operation of the control room console and studio equipment.
Attend staff meetings and contribute to show/ideas.
Plan, prepare, produce, and deliver content in an entertaining and professional manner in a style consistent with the standards of performance as established by the Program Director.
Understand and adhere to policies and FCC Rules and Regulations.
Maintain confidentiality by not discussing internal matters, company strategies, client’s proprietary information, personnel matters, wage and salary information or any sensitive information with clients, competitors, listeners, the media or inappropriately with co-workers, and by not distributing our proprietary research or other information to our competitors.