Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare for and host a live, engaging on-air show Monday through Friday, including severe weather coverage as needed.
• Provide day-to-day programming leadership for Wild Country 99 and maintain a consistent station sound and brand.
• Work with MusicMaster on a daily basis to schedule music.
• In addition to normal PD duties, syndication responsibilities for The Kelly Jordan Show on owned and operated affiliates.
• Update station social media and digital platforms with contests, promotions, programming content and community information while following established brand standards.
• Complete production and voice-tracking responsibilities, including at least one hour of production and voice tracking each week.
• Coordinate station imaging, promotions, contests and on-air execution using established processes and software.
• Host remote broadcasts, station appearances and community events as required.
• Troubleshoot and help resolve transmitter, studio and other technical issues, escalating when appropriate.
• Attend weekly team meetings, provide programming updates and collaborate with sales, promotions, digital and operations staff.
• Meet applicable BMI reporting requirements on a quarterly basis.
• Cover weekend or additional on-air shifts when needed.
• Perform other duties that support the station and the Leighton Media team.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of Previous radio programming and on-air experience; country-format experience is a must.
• Passion, energy and enthusiasm for local radio, the Wild Country 99 brand and Leighton Media.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making and time-management skills.
• Ability to coach, collaborate and work effectively across programming, sales, promotions, digital and operations.
• Experience with music scheduling and broadcast automation systems; MusicMaster experience is preferred.
• Experience using Adobe Audition and Microsoft 365 is preferred.
• Social media and digital content skills, with an understanding of how to extend on-air programming across platforms.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, remote broadcasts and severe weather coverage.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$80,000 annually, depending on experience. Leighton Media offers a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), health, disability and life insurance, comprehensive training programs and vacation time.

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