Part-Time On-Air Personality – Manchester Media Group

Manchester Media Group is looking for a talented, engaging and dependable Part-Time On-Air Personality to join our team.

The ideal candidate is comfortable behind the microphone, understands how to connect with a local audience and can deliver entertaining, relevant content while maintaining the sound and standards of our stations.

This position may include live and recorded air shifts, fill-in opportunities, production work, digital and social content, and appearances at station and community events. We are looking for someone who understands that today’s on-air personality connects with listeners both on the radio and beyond the broadcast.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Host live and/or recorded on-air shifts as assigned.
• Deliver entertaining, informative and relevant content appropriate for the station’s format and audience.
• Prepare for each air shift by staying current on local events, entertainment, music, news and topics of interest to our listeners.
• Operate the studio control board and automation systems as required.
• Follow station clocks, program logs and established format guidelines.
• Accurately execute commercials, promotional announcements, contests, station imaging and other scheduled programming elements.
• Interact with listeners through phone calls, text, social media and other station platforms.
• Create and contribute content for station websites, social media and other digital platforms as needed.
• Record and edit audio, promotional material and other production elements when assigned.
• Represent Manchester Media Group and its stations at promotional appearances, community events, client events and station functions.
• Monitor the technical quality of the broadcast and report problems to the appropriate staff.
• Follow all company policies, FCC regulations and established broadcast standards.
• Properly handle EAS activations, severe weather information, breaking news and other situations requiring immediate on-air attention.
• Work collaboratively with Programming, Promotions, Sales and other departments.
• Perform additional programming and station duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a confident, conversational on-air delivery.
• Ability to connect with listeners and communicate in an engaging and relatable way.
• Knowledge of and interest in the station’s format, audience and local community.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow station clocks, logs and programming instructions accurately.
• Basic audio production and editing skills preferred.
• Familiarity with broadcast automation, studio equipment and digital audio systems preferred.
• Comfortable using social media and creating digital content.
• Previous radio, podcasting, broadcasting or related experience is preferred, but talented candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Must be dependable, punctual and able to perform in a live broadcast environment.

Schedule & Availability

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule based on station needs. Candidates should be available for a combination of weekday, evening, weekend and holiday shifts.

Part-time on-air personalities may also be asked to provide vacation or emergency fill-in coverage for regularly scheduled air shifts.

Please send cover letter and resume to careers@manchestermediagroup.com

Manchester Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.