Morning Show Host/ Digital Content Writer - WPDH, Poughkeepsie, NY
*This is a Full-time in-office position working closely and collaboratively with a Team*
Are you ready to help shape the sound of mornings in New York? Poughkeepsie WPDH-FM, owned and operated by Townsquare Media, is looking for a full-time Multimedia Producer and Content Contributor for our Morning Show. This is your chance to work behind the scenes of Poughkeepsie's top-rated radio station and website, supporting a dynamic and engaging team.
This in-office role, based in Poughkeepsie, NY is perfect for someone with strong digital skills, creativity, a proactive attitude, and the energy and work ethic needed to thrive in morning show production.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the hosts to generate engaging content for on-air and digital platforms.
- Screen callers for on-air segments, selecting the most compelling calls to enhance the show.
- Coordinate guest appearances, remote broadcasts, and special events tailored for the morning audience.
- Manage listener interactions from platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, and our app, incorporating their voices into the show.
- Act as a liaison between news, digital, promotions, and programming teams to ensure seamless communication.
- Create compelling WordPress posts with images, videos, and embedded content that align with the morning show's themes.
- Use social and search data to inspire fresh programming ideas for on-air and digital audiences.
- Highlight the best moments from the morning show across all platforms, ensuring they reach the widest audience.
- Potential for on-air contributions, adding to the dynamic chemistry of the morning team.
- Digital contributing, including creating web-exclusive content and social media campaigns.
Qualifications
- History of original written digital content
- Knowledge of basic FCC rules and regulations.
- Goal-oriented with a strong work ethic, especially in the early morning hours.
- Knowledge of news, current events, and pop culture relevant to a New Jersey audience.
- Proven ability to ideate and execute daily topics and posts for a morning show format.
- Proficiency with tools like WordPress, Adobe, and Canva.
- Eagerness to learn and grow through coaching and mentorship.
- Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree or partial college degree recommended.
- Previous media experience is a must.
Benefits
- 3 weeks of PTO (+ 9 paid holidays)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Casual, high-energy work environment
- Opportunity for upward mobility
- Company provided laptop
- Competitive salary + bonus program
- Company discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Time off for volunteering
About Us
Townsquare is a community-focused digital media, digital marketing solutions and radio company focused outside the Top 50 markets in the U.S. Our assets include Townsquare Interactive, a digital marketing services subscription business providing web sites, search engine optimization, social platforms and online reputation management for approximately 21,900 SMBs; Townsquare IGNITE, a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology with an in-house demand and data management platform; and Townsquare Media, our portfolio of 357 local terrestrial radio stations in 74 cities with corresponding local news and entertainment websites and apps including legendary brands such as WYRK.com, WJON.com, and NJ101.5.com, along with a network of national music brands including XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com and Loudwire.com.
TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.
Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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What We Do
Townsquare Media Group is a communities-focused media and entertainment company.
Townsquare Media Group creates and distributes original and motivating media experiences that connect communities seamlessly with content they love, people they trust, products they want, and things that matter. We attract, engage, and activate audiences on a local and national basis through our unique mix of market-leading marquee entertainment properties.
Our local business owns and operates 312 radio stations, over 326 companion websites, an e-commerce business (SeizeTheDeal.com), and approximately 500 annual live events in 66 small and medium-sized markets across the country. Our national business owns and operates leading music and entertainment-focused digital properties including TasteofCountry.com, Loudwire.com, PopCrush.com and ScreenCrush.com, several leading multi-day music festivals, including Mountain Jam and the Taste of Country Music Festival; a digital advertising portfolio which reaches over 60 million unique visitors monthly; and a marketing services business which provides a turnkey web presence for small and medium-sized businesses.
