Radio Operations Manager / Morning Show Host

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking an individual to fill our Operations Manager position, which also includes being our Morning Show Host.

Radio Morning Show Host Monday - Friday 6a - 10a for an upbeat AC station.

Radio Operations Manager who will oversee the daily on-air operations of the radio station, ensuring smooth broadcasting and adherence to regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Day-to-day Operations: Managing the overall functionality of the radio station, including on-air programming and technical aspects.

- Programming: Develop and implement programming schedules, ensuring they align with the station’s goals and target audience.

- Technical Management: Coordinate with our engineering staff to address technical issues and plan for upgrades.

- Compliance: Ensuring the station operates within legal and regulatory guidelines.

- Communication: Liaising with other departments (sales, marketing, etc.) to ensure effective collaboration and coordination.

- Strategic Planning: Contributing to the station's long-term goals and initiatives.

- Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving operational issues, troubleshooting technical problems, and handling on-air incidents.

- Maintaining Relationships: Building and maintaining relationships with advertisers, sponsors, and other stakeholders.

- Audience Engagement: Working to build audience engagement and support station revenue goals.

- Promotional Activities: Overseeing the creation and scheduling of promotional spots and imaging for the station.

- Filling in for Other Roles: Required to fill in for Production Manager in their absence.

Skills:

- Leadership and Management: Ability to lead and motivate a team, manage resources effectively, and make sound decisions.

- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, stakeholders, and the public.

- Technical Understanding: Basic understanding of radio broadcasting technology and equipment.

- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve operational and technical issues.

- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

- Knowledge of Wide Orbit and Visual Traffic a plus!

Iroquois County Broadcasting offers paid holiday, paid vacations, paid personal days, IRA, medical, dental and vision insurance to full-time employees.

This position has a starting salary of $40,000 and may increase based on experience. Please submit resumes to Jenny@wgfaradio.com

Company DescriptionIroquois County Broadcasting Co.

50,000 watts locally owned for 60+ years. An upbeat AC plus Classic Rock Weekends station along with a smaller Classic Country station both with emphasis on local (Illiana) news. Agriculture is strong with both of our stations as we are right in the middle of the buckle of the corn belt.Company DescriptionIroquois County Broadcasting Co.\r\n\r\n50,000 watts locally owned for 60+ years. An upbeat AC plus Classic Rock Weekends station along with a smaller Classic Country station both with emphasis on local (Illiana) news. Agriculture is strong with both of our stations as we are right in the middle of the buckle of the corn belt.