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Assistant Content Director/On-Air Talent (Part Time)

Alpha Media

Aurora, IL | Part Time

$180k-216k (estimate)

3 Weeks Ago

Assistant Content Director/On-Air Talent (Part Time)

Alpha Media Aurora, IL

$180k-216k (estimate)

Part Time | Print & Book Publishing 3 Weeks Ago

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Alpha Media is Hiring an Assistant Content Director/On-Air Talent (Part Time) Near Aurora, IL

Alpha Media – Aurora, IL is seeking a talented Part-Time Assistant Content Director/On-Air Talent for our mid-day time slot. As an Assistant Content Director, you will help coordinate, create, and distribute audio, photo, and video content for WERV-FM. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to take direction, possess excellent communication and customer service skills, and enjoy working in a team environment that is dynamic and fast-paced. This is a challenging opportunity, to evolve an already-winning brand and engage our users across broadcast, digital, and social channels. As an on-air personality, you must be capable of wearing many hats on the programming team, assist with the promotions department, and have a passion for radio. The right person understands the interaction between the talent, clients, and audience at live remotes, appearances, station events, and on-air are a vital part of the station’s ratings and success.

Responsibilities of this position may include:

Collaborating with sales and promotions to create and program brand-appropriate content to drive listener engagement and grow on-air and digital audiences.
Working with on-air talent to uniquely connect with their on-air and digital audiences.
On-air mid-days between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Analyzing Nielsen and digital metrics to shape strategy to grow the audience base, identify market risks and opportunities in order to improve ratings, and grow brands.
Building and maintaining successful relationships with other industry and community contacts.
Must be “sales-friendly”.
Possess strong leadership skills.
Excellent leadership and coaching skills to train, develop, and inspire on-air and production staff.
Develop broadcast and digital strategies that will strengthen the presence of station brands.
Write, develop, and execute station promotions and imaging.
Schedule programs and music

Job Requirements:

Knowledge and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro).
1 year on-air production including knowledge of audio editing software and systems.
1 year of video editing and video production experience.
Proven track record of creating successful and engaging digital content across all platforms.
Some familiarity with various podcasting hosting services.
Must have a strong interest in covering news, politics, pop culture, and entertainment.
Experience working within the backend of websites to post and create content.

Experience working within a Content Management System.
Strong knowledge of pop culture, music, and current events.
Must be highly organized with very strong communication skills.
The ability to work night and weekend hours to cover station remotes and events.
The ability to utilize both problem-solving and creative thinking skills to determine solutions for programming and sales initiatives.
Must be a self-starter who excels at working independently, with a proven track record of independent judgment and decision-making.
Strong background and fluency in social networking and online marketing are a must.
Strong customer service approach towards listeners.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adhere to strict deadlines.
Excellent coaching and leadership skills to train, develop, and inspire your staff to achieve their greatest potential.
Experience with programming and digital brand management.
Knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations.
Understanding of the market, listeners, and competitors to drive optimum ratings growth.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of all applicable FCC rules and regulations.
Experience in all Google Suite programs.
Proficient in the use of audio editing software and broadcast equipment.
Must be a team player and work well with management and staff at all levels.
Ability to successfully execute station events and remotes.
Able to relate to the audience and have a strong listener interaction.
Excellent problem-solving and prioritizing skills.

Preference may be given to candidates who have the above experience plus the following:

Prior broadcast industry experience.

Benefits:

Alpha Media invests in people who invest in themselves and offers employees a competitive package of health and welfare benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Careers page.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for full-time and part-time employees and all household members at no cost.
401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer matching.
Double Pay when required to work on a holiday.
Sick Leave Pay when required by state law.
Alpha Cares – paid volunteer hours.
Pet adoption subsidy.

Who we are:

Alpha Media is a diverse multimedia company that shares music, sports, and news content across various platforms. Alpha owns and operates over 200 live broadcast radio stations and digital properties across the United States. We believe in hiring top talent who are innovative and vibrant, and we strive to create progressive products and world-class events while building strong relationships in our communities. Additionally, our Alpha Digital division specializes in building custom audiences and implementing digital strategies such as web design, SEO/SEM, mobile, social media, video, OTT/CTV, and more to generate leads for businesses. We are committed to the "Live and Local" philosophy and approach clients' digital needs strategically to expand brand awareness and drive conversions.

Alpha values Integrity, a Can Do Attitude, Passion, Competitiveness, Creativity, and embraces that work can be FUN. If these qualities are important to you and you feel you check off the qualities we are looking for, apply now, and let's talk.

Alpha Media is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at 1-877-459-5750 or alpha.recruitment@alphamediausa.com and include your full name, contact information, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.