KTMY-FM in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Morning Show Co-Host.
Business Unit
KTMY-FM
Employee Classification
Full Time Regular
About Us
Hubbard Radio-Twin Cities is a full-service media company with legendary radio stations and cutting-edge digital solutions. We serve the Greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul community and offer a menu of marketing services including radio, full-service digital, influencer marketing, creative services, custom content, podcasts and events. At Hubbard, we are looking for the best people in local media to help build dominant brands that connect consumers and advertisers to build better businesses and communities. We succeed by always doing the right thing with focus, urgency, and passion.
Job Overview
We are a Marconi, Crystal, Gracie-winning pop-culture and entertainment talk station in Minneapolis/St. Paul owned by Hubbard Radio.
DO: Be an original - not looking for typical “radio” bits or talent.
Be authentic – no puking, no radio cliches, no narrow stereotypes, no lazy, routine-loving hosts.
Be human, be real, be yourself and bring your unique view of the world to your show.
Be obsessive in your knowledge and interest in pop culture and entertainment. Be truly interested in the welfare of your listeners and the Twin Cities.
We do public service – a lot of it.
Be a good citizen.
Bring your life to the airwaves – this is NOT an “air shift”- it’s a humor-based, but authentic and human, talk show.
It’s like podcasting – but better. It’s like radio – but more… funnier and more different-er.
This position creates and performs live and recorded broadcasts that are entertaining and informative, that project the Company's desired on-air image, and that achieve maximum audience acceptance and ratings.
All talent works closely with the Brand and Content Director and Sales + Promotions teams to grow revenue and on-air and digital audience.
Job Responsibilities
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- Perform an unbelievably entertaining, funny and relatable pop culture talk show every weekday morning.
- Interview guests and other famous or public personalities, as well as moderating panels or discussion shows.
- Engage listeners cheerfully on social media, the phone and at live events.
- Preparation of online blogs and similar social media activities on behalf of the station; the creation of podcasts or videos or both for online distribution, and participation in, and use of, various digital media platforms.
- Ensure that contests and promotions are conducted in compliance with FCC regulations, as well as federal and state laws.
- Follow and enforce FCC regulations, station and company polices, including implementing station's/state's EAS procedures.
- Promote the Company and clients of the Company by planning and attending in-person appearances such as community events, including hosting and assisting at charity functions and remote broadcasts.
- Maintain positive relationships with national & local community.
- Assure thorough, advance preparation of content, commercials, technical arrangements and show elements.
- Maintain and build a positive cooperative attitude within the station. Build working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors and the general public
- Act in a professional manner when representing each station.
- Attend and participate in meetings are required.
- Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned or required.
- Make public appearances.
- Complete other duties as requested and needed.
Qualifications
- Previous on-air, podcast, video or performing experience preferred.
- Ability to establish listener motivation and loyalty in the target demographic.
- Good conversationalist, well-read, knowledgeable, and articulate in dealing with content; Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction. Ability to think spontaneously and ad lib while on air and at appearances in a coherent manner in situations that can change quickly.
- Ability to write and create commercial production", voiceovers and imaging as needed.
- Ability and willingness to be coached and directed by Brand and Content Director and Consultant.
- Understanding of social media for promotions including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
- Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ability to function in a team environment.
- Ability to work established schedule and other hours as needed.
- Travel to and attend station promotional appearances including sales appearances.
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to multi-task with a variety of duties while producing the show. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and board controls as well as general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.) for extended periods of time. Wear headsets and be confined to a specific space during the course of work. Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Average pushing and pulling, bending," stooping and reaching overhead.
Additional Information
This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Compensation and Benefits
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
The annual base salary range for this position is $50,000-$75,000.
For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
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