Radio Host/ Digital Content Writer- KOEL

Townsquare Media has an open opportunity to host Waterloo's KOEL brand daily. Along with great on-air skills, we're looking for a strong content creator & someone to be the champion of the station on the streets - you must be a 360 talent to propel the brand to new heights. 

Townsquare is a digital-first company, built in tandem with great radio brands that emphasize great local content & community involvement. You must be excited to embrace & prioritize the digital world alongside the terrestrial & be ready to learn & grow with a world-class team. 

Applicants must be social media savvy, regularly contribute great local content to the station's website, mobile app, & all social platforms. Digital is not an afterthought here, it is part of our DNA - & what sets us apart. 

The successful candidate must be able to connect & engage with the station's target audience on all platforms. You're ready to put down roots, build community relationships & become a part of sunny Waterloo, IA - at a driven & inventive company that strongly values our most important asset - our people. We're in it for the long haul, & we're looking for someone that's ready to build & be part of that future. 

Responsibilities 

• Host daily on-air show Monday - Friday. 
• Spend time each day doing daily show prep. 
• Entertains & informs the listener audience both on the air, via digital content, & social media outlets. 
• Publish a minimum of 2 original local articles per day on the station website & mobile app. 
• Write assigned Facebook posts along with other social media platforms. 
• Conducts on-air interviews, attends & assists in all market cluster live events, & produces commercials on a daily basis. 
• Conducts Live Remotes & appearances & assist in special promotions & programming activities. 

Qualifications 

• History of original written digital content 
• Knowledge of basic FCC rules & regulations. 
• Must have superior knowledge of current events and (insert format here) 
• Ability to interact with management & staff at all levels, multi-task, & handle pressures & deadlines. 
• Skill in operation of control board, remote broadcasting, & other related production equipment. 
• Quickly become proficient in NexGen & Adobe Audition. 
• Computer literacy in applicable programs & excellent verbal communication skills. 
• Public speaking skills & ability to interact with listeners & clients in a public setting. 
• Problem-solving ability & skill in prioritizing. 

Benefits 

• 3 weeks of PTO (+ 9 paid holidays) 
• Medical, Dental, & 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 

Townsquareis a community-focused digital media, digital marketing solutions & radio company focused outside the Top 50 markets in the U.S. Our assets includeTownsquare Interactive, a digital marketing services subscription business providing web sites, search engine optimization, social platforms & online reputation management for approximately 21,900 SMBs;Townsquare IGNITE, a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology with an in-house demand & data management platform; andTownsquare Media, our portfolio of 322 local terrestrial radio stations in 67 cities with corresponding local news & entertainment websites & apps including legendary brands such asWYRK.com,WJON.com, andNJ101.5.com, along with a network of national music brands includingXXLmag.com,TasteofCountry.com,UltimateClassicRock.comandLoudwire.com. 

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. 

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