Job Title: Part Time Show Host
Department: Programming
Reporting To: Brand Manager
Employment Type: Part -Time
Location(s): Minneapolis
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Overview:
Audacy Minneapolis is looking for another great host on Minnesota’s most trusted station. As the voice of the Upper Midwest for over a century, NewsTalk 830 WCCO is in need of a dynamic storyteller with an engaging personality; someone possessing unique, compelling thoughts & opinions about current events, great range as an interviewer, and the ability to be a Good Neighbor for/in the community. Can you be curious, entertaining, AND informative? News and information have long been part of the tradition on this legacy platform, but we also want a strong digital presence to help appeal to the next generation of listeners.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
*Perform live broadcasts that are entertaining and informative.
*Communicate with producer, Brand Manager and News Director to ensure program goals are continually being met.
*Work with the show producer on content strategies, story angles, guest ideas and engagement.
*Interact with the audience on social media daily.
*Maintain strong contacts and relationships with a variety of types of community leaders.
*Create daily content for website and social media channels.
*Prepare and research for broadcasts.
*Protect the station’s FCC license.
*Ensure that contests and promotional announcements are executed properly.
*Cross-promotion of other station shows both on air and via social media.
*Occasionally make personal appearances at station events and remote broadcasts.
*Other duties as required by management.
Qualifications
Required & Preferred:
*Be a great teammate (work well collaborating with others).
*Must be an excellent communicator with strong creative skills.
*Knowledge of the format and audience.
*Understanding of FCC guidelines.
*Connections and familiarity with the Twin Cities area, Minnesota and the station.
Important Notes:
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
- Ability to work effectively as a teammate and collaborate with others
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong creative skills
- Knowledge of the station format and audience
- Understanding of FCC guidelines
- Connections and familiarity with the Twin Cities area and Minnesota
- Familiarity with the station
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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.
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