Radio On-Air Personality
 

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time/Regular

ABOUT US

Blarney Stone Broadcasting is the fastest growing radio and digital broadcasting company in Northern Michigan with offices located in Grayling, Petoskey, and Traverse City. Our family owned business is expanding our staff in 2018 and seeks self-motivated professionals who share our vision of providing compelling music, sports and local content on-air, on-line and on-site throughout Northern Michigan and beyond with our digital assets!

JOB DESCRIPTION

 WQON 100.3 /  WGRY 101.1 /are seeking creative, energetic, highly focused and entertaining On-Air Personalities. Responsibilities include hosting or co-hosting shows that generate ratings by being entertaining, informative, community oriented and forwarding the brand. Must have a complete understanding of how research the latest news and trends to project creative content that will increase listenership and drive sales. The candidate should be able to plan and produce a quality show, through creative ideas, segments, celebrity interviews and production elements. Daily commercial production is required. As an on-air personality for Blarney Stone Broadcasting, participation in station and client events/remotes, connecting with the community and our listeners, building a relationship with clients through the sales team and networking within the market are is an essential part of the job. Candidates must have unparalleled passion, worth ethic and drive.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Produce a compelling radio show by using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting on-air content

• Great with phones/interacting with callers, interviewing artists/guests and hosting live events

• Connect with listeners via phones, social, video, web and on-site

• Daily social media engagement; website and digital content generation

• Participates in station Programming, Promotions, and Sales meetings and events

• Assist in production and imaging of the station

• Live Broadcasts and station appearances, whether paid of unpaid

• Commercial Production; create killer endorsement ads – both on air and online – for mutually agreed upon products

• Voice other commercials as assigned

• Performs additional duties, such as production, assisting program director or music director, or writing advertising copy. Plays music as specified by music director and music log

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous On-Air experience required
• Strong production skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking
• 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
• Can work well in a team environment; collaborative

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma required
• Previous On-Air Experience Preferred

Blarney Stone Broadcasting, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers competitive income potential, medical, dental, vision, life insurance benefits, vacation, sick, holiday pay and 401k retirement plans.  To apply, please e-mail your resume along with a cover letter and your office location preference to:  Sheryl@blarneystonebroadcasting.com