News Reporter / Multimedia Content Creator & Brand Influencer - KPQ

Townsquare Media•Wenatchee, WA

7d•$42,000 - $46,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, in-office role where you will be the Voice, Face, Writer, Content and Community Influencer of your community. The ideal candidate is a creative personality with a passion for radio, digital storytelling, video content creation, and building community relationships. You will dominate the airwaves, create compelling local written content online, produce engaging video across platforms, and partner with local businesses as a trusted endorser and influencer. This role requires a true 360-degree multimedia talent with initiative, someone who thrives on radio, creates video content consistently, writes articles that demand attention, commands a room in person, and creates business opportunities with confidence. If you see yourself as a local influencer who can authentically connect, create content, endorse brands and generate revenue, this role was built for you. Townsquare Media is a media, entertainment, and digital marketing solutions company dedicated to serving small and mid-sized markets across the U.S.

Requirements

Proven, active track record creating original written digital content AND video content across social platforms
Strong on-air presence AND on-camera comfort, with the ability to connect authentically with listeners and viewers across every platform
Knowledge of basic FCC rules and regulations
Solid understanding of current events and various formats
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Comfort multitasking, meeting deadlines, and working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to operate control boards, remote broadcast equipment, and related production tools
Willingness to quickly learn and become proficient in NexGen and Adobe Audition
Exceptional public speaking, presentation, and networking skills with the confidence to walk into a business, build a relationship, and close an endorsement deal
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize effectively
Active video creator with a current, maintained presence on at least one short-form video platform (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) and demonstrated comfort on camera
Entrepreneurial, sales-minded instincts: you think about your personal brand as a business, proactively seek out partnership and endorsement opportunities, and are motivated by revenue tied to your influence
Experience with or strong interest in influencer marketing, brand endorsements, or sponsored content creation, including the ability to pitch yourself compellingly to local advertisers
High School Diploma (required)
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and vehicle (required)

Responsibilities

Hosting live, engaging on-air shows Monday through Friday
Preparing daily show content that entertains, informs, and connects with the target audience
Creating and publishing a minimum of two original local articles per day for the station website and mobile app
Writing and scheduling engaging posts across social platforms including Facebook and others
Connecting with listeners through interviews, live appearances, remotes, and community events
Representing the station at promotions, live broadcasts, and special programming initiatives
Producing commercials and assisting with market-wide programming and content needs
Championing the station brand “on the streets” by building authentic community relationships
Collaborating with on-air, digital, production, and sales teams to support integrated content initiatives
Creating and publishing original video content regularly, including social-first short-form video (Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts) and longer-form segments that grow your personal on-screen brand
Prospecting and developing endorsement and influencer partnerships with local businesses, pitching yourself as a trusted community voice who can authentically promote products and services across on-air, video, and social platforms
Participating in person in high-visibility community events, client meetings, and business functions as a station ambassador who builds relationships that translate into revenue