Job Title: On Air Personality
Department: Programming
Reporting To: Brand Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Overview:
Bring the energy and build the buzz, a co-host is wanted for Northeast PA's #1 top 40 morning show on 98.5 KRZ.
ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Do:
- At 98.5 KRZ, we believe exceptional personalities make the difference.
- This high-profile co-host role offers incredible visibility, from on-air to community events and endorsements.
- This is your chance to be a key player for a respected and cherished brand that has been the heart of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA community for 46 years.
- You will be more than just a voice, be a real personality who connects and builds a fanbase with our passionate listeners every day.
- Beyond the mic, you'll be a digital force, engaging on social media, creating compelling audio and video, and contributing creatively for our clients.
More About You:
Required & Preferred:
- Captivates listeners and keeps audiences engaged, creating buzz about what comes next on the show.
- Builds fanbase through authentic connections with our female-leaning audience around the topics, lifestyle, and conversations that resonate.
- Storyteller, who can share an open, relatable real-life perspective on-air that connects with listeners.
- Passionate about pop culture, trends, and the conversations shaping today’s entertainment landscape.
- Creative idea genius that makes the show fun, fresh, adventurous and memorable daily.
- Strong collaborator and team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Social media savvy, with the ability to extend the show’s brand and engage listeners across digital platforms creating unique and original content.
- Willing to participate in station promotions, community events, and on-air stunts that reinforce our brand presence in the market.
- Ready to make your mark at 98.5 KRZ, Audacy wants to hear from you, please submit 1-3 minutes of your best content.
- Employees of Audacy are required to be a minimum of 21 years of age to operate any vehicle, including Company-owned, leased, rented, or personal vehicles, when such operation is conducted on behalf of Audacy. Driving is an essential function of this role.
- A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.
Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.
About UsAudacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
EEOAudacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Skills Required
- Captivate listeners and maintain audience engagement on-air
- Build authentic connections with a female-leaning audience
- Tell relatable real-life stories on-air
- Passion for pop culture, trends, and entertainment conversations
- Create fresh, adventurous, and memorable show ideas
- Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced team environment
- Social media proficiency and ability to create original digital content
- Participate in station promotions, community events, and on-air stunts
- Submit one to three minutes of best content
- Be at least 21 years old when operating a vehicle on behalf of Audacy
- Valid driver’s license
- Satisfactory motor vehicle record check
- Proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle for work
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is presented as part of a standard benefits lineup, alongside life and disability insurance. Mental health support is also included, broadening coverage beyond purely medical needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-away provisions include flexible PTO and paid parental leave, giving employees multiple avenues for planned and unplanned leave. Volunteer time off and other paid time categories are also included within the stated package.
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What We Do
At Audacy, we are unapologetic champions of audio everywhere, on every device. We are a multiplatform audio powerhouse, home to the country’s most compelling personalities and the most influential collection of broadcast and digital content, podcasts and premium live experiences. What makes us special is our deep connection with the communities we serve. They are diverse, mass and niche, bound together by shared geography and through shared experiences and passions across distances. Wherever they are and wherever they go, we are with them, In moments big and small. In the ones that matter most. For an inside look at what it's like to work at Audacy as well as various parts of our business, check out our employee Instagram account @LifeatAudacy.
