Digital Content Manager

iHeartMedia in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Digital Content Manager.

What We Need:

We’re seeking a skilled Digital Content Manager to engage our audience on major social media platforms and assist in growing our online presence                                                                             

What You'll Do:

  • Manage the regular flow of timely, new content on station websites; engage our audience on major social media platforms; drive traffic to our streaming channels; otherwise assist in growing stations’ online presence

  • Produce digital content that supports and enhances station initiatives, such as writing breaking and trending news articles, blobs, creating social media content, contests, newsletters, videos and podcasts

  • Execute measurable demand generation campaigns that drive traffic to iHeartMedia’s websites and iHeartRadio stream

  • Collaborate with Digital, Sales, Programming and Promotions teams

  • Manage the various official social media accounts for assigned stations, including posting on behalf of the station as well as monitoring the social space in general and identifying new opportunities

  • Bring an array of original ideas and concepts to help create new content that promotes listener participation, buildings online audience and supports digital business goals

  • Assist with video shoots as needed, edit video and create graphics for social media                           

    What You'll Need:

  • Relevant work experience in digital media, online content creation and journalism

  • News media experience preferred

  • Demonstrated strong experience in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere or similar video editing software, analytics tools and social networking platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter

  • Ability to learn and utilize content management systems and follow best practices quickly

  • Excellent project management skills; strong attention to detail and high work standards

  • Expertise in trending news, lifestyle and pop culture

  • Fluid weekly work schedule, occasional evenings and weekends required

  • Excellent oral and written communications skills; proven writing, editing, proofreading and copywriting skills covering news, lifestyle and entertainment

  • Proficient in digital content creation for websites, newsletters, social media, blogs, podcasts and video

  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in journalism, digital media or communications

  • Please submit a digital portfolio with relevant links to articles, social media campaigns, graphic design and/or video projects candidate has worked on                                                                

What You'll Bring:

  • Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return

  • Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision

  • Problem solving skills within established procedures

  • Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems

  • Close attention to detail

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels                                                                             

Location:

Minneapolis, MN: 1600 Utica Avenue South, Suite 500, 55416                                                                            

Position Type:                                                                                             

Regular                                                                             

Time Type:

Full time                                                                                 

Pay Type:

Salaried                                                                                

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

  • Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

  • Company provided and supplemental life insurance

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

  • A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

  • A 401K plan

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

  • ​A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!                                                                             

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

For more details and to apply, click here.

iHeartMedia is an equal opportunity employer.

Morning Show Co-Host

iHeartMedia in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Morning Show Co-Host.

What We Need:

Radio talk show host                                                                      

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities

• Performs news, talk, music, comedic or other format shows or program for broadcast entertainment.

• Establishes relationship with listeners by providing entertainment and/or information of interest consistent with format, genre, and targeted demographic audience.

• Interviews guests, moderates debates, converses with callers, and hosts live events.

• Adheres to all guidelines, policies and procedures of the station, iHeartMedia, the FCC and all other federal, state and local laws, including policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity.

• Prepares for an air shift using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting on-air material.

• Ensures logged commercials, promotions and any other programming essential to the stations operation are aired.

• Maintains a website personality page.

• Participates in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events.

• Makes regular approved appearances at paid and non-paid station events; serves as ambassador for the radio station(s) when out in public.

• Executes only the interviews and events on air that are approved by Program Director; follows designated show format.

• Assists with voice over and production of paid and non-paid spots required to run on the station.

• Serves as primary creative voice and directs support staff of show.

• Researches and gains knowledge of subject matter that facilitates speaking extemporaneously and providing immediate non-scripted analysis/commentary.

• Finalizes content using digital audio editing software.

• Prepares written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social media platforms.

• Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast.

• Handles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.); is on call for possible disasters, breaking news, or acts of nature.                                                                        

What You'll Need:

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

• Knowledge and proficiency with Social media and social networking

• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems; familiar with NexGen, Vox Pro, and Pro Tools

• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations

• Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune daily with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to on-air discussions

• Demonstrated upbeat personality, informative, entertaining and engaging on the air; able to relate to station audience

• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation

• Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills; proficient in grammar; ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air

• Demonstrated creativity and imagination

• Able to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities

• Can work well in a team environment; collaborative

• Able to adapt to changes in schedules and maintain composure in a  fast-paced environment with short deadlines

• May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish

Work Experience

• 3+  years of on-air radio experience required

• Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc.

Education

• 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism

Certifications

• None required                                                                          

What You'll Bring:                                                                            

Location:

Minneapolis, MN: 1600 Utica Avenue South, Suite 500, 55416                                                                             

Position Type:                                                                                             

Regular                                                                             

Time Type:

Full time                                                                                

Pay Type:

Salaried                                                                                

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

  • Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

  • Company provided and supplemental life insurance

  • Paid vacation and sick time

  • Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

  • A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

  • A 401K plan

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

  • ​A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!                                                                      

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

For more details and to apply, click here.

iHeartMedia is an equal opportunity employer.

Part Time Front Office Receptionist

Kinship Radio is seeking a Part-Time Front Office Receptionist.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Operations and Finance, this position will provide support for the Director of Operations and Finance including general office procedures; nurturing the ministry’s Ambassadors and Volunteer programs; and assist with special tasks and event support as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Office Responsibilities:
    • Update Kinship Radio website with sponsorships, community events and prayer requests
    • Prepare and facilitate monthly mailings, special projects and Share with volunteers
    • Meet regularly with supervisor to assess and address office and ministry needs
    • Integral part of ministry communication including: answering phones, greeting guests, responding to listener inquiries.
    • Process mail as a part of the donation process
    • Maintain digital messaging in the lobby area
  2. Community Responsibilities:
    • Develop, plan and initiate Ambassador efforts in cooperations with Director of Operations and Finance along with the ministry’s Lead Ambassador
    • Represent Kinship radio at church and community events as assigned
    • Nurture relationships with ministry Ambassador groups and volunteers
  3. Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • High School diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Self-starting, organized, accountable, honest, with a high attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Skilled with computers, proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint 
  • Skills in basic graphic design are beneficial
  • Like-minded resonance and commitment to Kinship Radio’s mission and vision are required
  • Ability to work in the United States legally, without sponsorship
  • Previous experience in non-profit environment is helpful.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • This is a part-time position, typically 3 days per week, 8:30-5:00 p.m.
  • Some mandatory night and weekends hours needed to support ministry events
  • Some travel may be required to attend station functions.
  • This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee occasionally may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

  • Kinship Radio is a network of stations and online media ministry that exists to proclaim that Jesus is Lord through worship in the Word. We accomplish this through our network of terrestrial radio stations in Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa as well as our digital platforms.
  • Candidates must intrinsically align with Kinship Radio’s Christian values. All employees are expected to sign a doctrinal statement and abide by the organization’s code of conduct.
  • We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category.  As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our code of conduct.
  • If you have a heart for the lost and seek to build up the local church through media ministry and service, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

For more details and to apply, please contact Tracy Jones at TracyJ@Kinshipradio.org. For applicaiton, please be sure to send cover letter, resume and references.

Brand Manager

Results Townsquare MEDIA - Sioux Falls, SD is searching for our next superstar Brand Manager to oversee heritage CHR Hot 104.7!

You must be a 360-talent able to propel this important brand to new heights. 

Townsquare is a digital-first company, built in tandem with great radio brands that emphasize great local content and community involvement. We are on the prowl for a leader that is ready to embrace and prioritize the digital world alongside the terrestrial and be ready to learn and grow along the journey.

Applicants must be social media savvy, and regularly contribute great local content to the station's website, mobile app, and all social platforms.

The perfect candidate must be able to connect and engage with the station's target audience on all platforms.

We're looking for someone that's ready to put down roots in a vibrant and growing city and be part of our future. If that's you, send your package to: scott.maguire@townsquaremedia.com

Responsibilities:

  • Applicant will be in charge of the full image of the station. This includes music, imaging, social media, etc.
  • Handle all daily digital responsibilities, including posting local content to the station website and mobile app. Along with posting to station social media platforms.
  • Able to produce station promos and imaging on a daily basis. 
  • Attend and assist in all market cluster live events. 
  • Conduct Live Remotes and appearances and assist in special promotions and programming activities. 
  • Cover an on-air shift either on weekdays or weekends.

Qualifications:

  • History of creating original content.
  • Have a passion for the CHR format.
  • Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels, multi-task, and handle pressures and deadlines.
  • Able to quickly become proficient in Zetta, RCS Selector and Adobe Audition.
  • Computer literacy in applicable programs and excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Public speaking skills and ability to interact with listeners and clients in a public setting.
  • Problem-solving ability and skill in prioritizing.
  • Have a knowledge of basic FCC rules and regulations.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan.
  • Casual, high-energy work environment.
  • Competitive salary + bonus program.

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

Operations Manager

Leighton Broadcasting in Detroit Lakes, MN is looking for an addition to our on-air team as Operations Manager. You will lead all aspects of the cluster's brand experience for Real Country KRCQ, Classic Hits KDLM, Hot AC KBOT and Classic Hits KPRW in Perham.

You will be supervising the programming, operations, maintenance, and staff development for our four stations and digital assets including branding; talent coaching; coordinating and updating the website and apps; production duties; coordination of promotions; events; and remote appearances. You will be working closely with our sales team to maximize revenue, benefiting both listeners and clients. You will also have on-air/voicetracking shifts for KBOT and KPRW.

For more details and to apply, submit your resume and audio sample to General Manager Jeff Leighton at jobs@leightonbroadcasting.com.

Leighton Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer.

News Director

Leighton Broadcasting in Detroit Lakes, MN is looking for an addition to our on-air team as News Director. You will lead all aspects of the cluster's news experience - collecting, writing, and producing news content delivered on-air and through our digital, social media and video channels.

You must ne proficient in writing stories for both on-air, online and video delivery. You will be visible in the community attending city council, county, school board meetings and other community focused events to create relationships with community leaders. You will be responsible for keeping our content new, fresh, and breaking to increase engagement with our brands.

For more details and to apply, submit your resume and audio sample to General Manager Jeff Leighton at jobs@leightonbroadcasting.com.

Leighton Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer.

Anchor/Multimedia Journalist (Weekend)

KTTC-TV in Rochester, MN is seeking an Anchor/Multimedia Journalist. 

Job Summary/Description

KTTC is looking for an news anchor to lead our weekend morning broadcasts. Launched in September 2022, KTTC is the only station to offer a local newscast from 6-7am. These two shows on Saturday and Sunday morning are a great opportunity for a young journalist looking to improve their anchoring skills.

The other three days of this journalist’s workweek will be spent working with our weekday morning team as a morning reporter. Mornings can bring multiple opportunities to grow as a live reporter. From breaking news to engaging interviews and demonstrations with new businesses, the morning reporter role is vital to taking our viewers out of the studio.

Some common skills needed for both roles include time management, curiosity, ability to work on deadline, strong writing skills, and the ability to adapt. We encourage our staff to get involved in our community through various organizations and volunteer efforts.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with reporting experience or equivalent life skills. If you are an MMJ looking to make the transition to anchor, this is a prime opportunity to grow. Above all else, you must have a strong desire to help inform communities in our area.

For more details and to apply, click here.

KTTC-TV is an equal oppoortunity employer.

MCO/Director (Weekday Morning)

KTTC Television has an exciting opening for a Weekday Morning Director/Master Control Operator. The successful candidate will work with KTTC’s excellent production team to put on newscasts in a state-of-the-art control room and will also be responsible for operating in our master control working on bringing in syndicated content and commercial spots for air. The chosen candidate will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an operating knowledge of computers. Previous control room experience is preferred, but not required.  KTTC provides a team-based environment with an opportunity for professional growth within KTTC or Gray Television to further your career in broadcasting. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package.

Experience

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operating Master Control automation and equipment
• Operating Ross Xpression graphics
• Effectively perform operations with Ross Furio robotic camera system, Ross Vision production switcher, prompter, and audio
• Willingness to learn new hardware and software
• Dedication to the care of the equipment
• Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands
• Willingness to grow by taking direction and excel as a team member
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the team
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
• Assist in maintaining a clean studio and production area
• Variable work schedule dependent upon station needs
• Option for four-day work week flex schedule
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to lead and make split second decisions based upon knowledge of directives
• Ability to multi-task and excel under intense deadlines pressure in a rapidly changing environment
• High level of communication skills both written and verbal along with excellent judgment
• Perform other duties as assigned

For more details and to apply, click here.

KTTC-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

Brand Manager

Midwest Radio of Fargo-Moorhead is home to local, creative, engaging, and FUN radio in Fargo, North Dakota! 

We are looking to add to our team of top tier broadcast professionals and are seeking an energetic programmer who understands the importance of street level marketing for our Adult Hits format JACK FM/KRWK-FM.

This position comes with daily production duties, management of the digital arm of the brand and all the tools you could imagine to create memorable and meaningful radio.

Midwest Communications gives you the freedom to create and the opportunity to prosper in a fun environment.  And yes, we hire people who are S.W.A.N.’s – Smart, Hard Working, Ambitious and Nice!

Music scheduling experience with Music Master is a plus but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Send your audio, resume and anything that will make us want to meet you to FM Operations Manager Corey “Zero” Schaffer at zero@mwcradio.com ASAP! 

Midwest Communications, Inc. is privately owned and operates 81 radio stations in nine states. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice.

Director of Marketing

Are you a Marketing and Promotional superstar? Are you ready to do something you love in a fast paced environment?

Our Marketing Director is taking a new position in our company and that opens an

opportunity for you!  Nashville is an exciting market and you’ll work with some of the top rated stations in the city, WJXA, WCJK, WNFN Radio.

Our family company, Midwest Communications, is looking for someone with excellent

organizational skills, a drive to win on the streets, strong attention to detail and the ability to lead a team that works well with programming and sales.

You’ll get to work with well-respected brands including WCJK (96.3 JACK-FM), WJXA (Mix 92.9) and WNFN (Hot106.7).  We’ll be at concerts, festivals and events all over the city!

If you’re ready to win…and you want your stations to look amazing in every situation, we want to talk to you! Send your resume and portfolio to Marissa.Mattozzi@mwcradio.com.

Midwest Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.