Radio Host/ Digital Content Writer

Townsquare Media•Odessa, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Townsquare Media in Odessa/Midland is looking for a content superstar—a storyteller, a connector, a person who knows how to entertain all of the Permian Basin with personality, purpose, and fun. This isn’t just any opening – we have four great stations with different music and different audiences and we’re looking for the best available talent to join one, or more, of them! Our market-leading stations include LoneStar 92-3 (Country), B-93 (Rhythm), MIX 97-9 (Hot AC), and K-Bat (Classic Rock). As a Radio Host / Digital Content Writer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the daily sound and digital presence of our local stations. You’ll engage audiences across on-air, online, social, and in the community.

Requirements

A big ol’ personality with a love for local radio and its fans
Knowledge of basic FCC rules and regulations
Superior knowledge of current events
Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels, multi-task, and handle pressures and deadlines
Skill in operation of control board, remote broadcasting, and other related production equipment
Quickly become proficient in Zetta and Adobe Audition
Computer literacy in applicable programs and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Public speaking skills and the ability to interact with listeners and clients in a public setting
Problem-solving ability and skill in prioritizing

Responsibilities

Host and help shape a highly relatable, locally focused, fun-loving on-air show Monday – Friday (daypart & station TBD!)
Spend time each day doing daily show and digital preparation
Entertain and inform listener audiences both on air, via digital content, and social media outlets
Publish a minimum of two local articles daily about life and happenings in the Permian Basin on the station website and mobile app
Write assigned Facebook posts along with other social media platforms
Conduct on-air interviews, attend and assist in all market cluster live events, and produce commercials on a daily basis
Conduct Live Remotes and appearances, and assist in special promotions and programming activities
Write and produce light cluster imaging
Write and produce station customization and local touchpoints for cluster stations
Check and edit station logs for accuracy and precision
Assist Director of Content and Market President on various content and revenue-generating priorities