Fill In Host, Sactown Sports

Deseret Management Corporation•Sacramento, CA

1d•$30 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Sactown Sports is looking for dynamic on-air personalities to serve in a fill-in capacity who can engage with our audiences and support our 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. You will be charged with creating exclusive content and regularly contributing to the various digital platforms including, but not limited to regular blogs, podcasts and/or videos, online listener chats, and use of other social media platforms in addition to emerging digital technologies. Note: On-air positions within Bonneville are generally considered onsite roles that require employees to regularly work in our offices/studios with occasional live broadcast events. Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.

Requirements

Successful candidates must have a great on-air presence and a brand that aligns with our mission to build up, connect, celebrate, and inform communities and families.
Minimum of three years on-air host experience; sports format preferred
Have a 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

sports format preferred

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.