Show Co-Host - Afternoon

Department:  Programming

Reports to:  Programming Director

Location:  Tucson, Arizona

Hours:  Full-time, Exempt

Required as part of the application process:  Send aircheck or demo by mp3 or CD.

Job Summary:   The Afternoon Show Co-Host encourages and connects interactively with the listener while communicating the centric message of FLC’s mission to affirming faith, providing hope and equipping growth in Christ.  Develops and presents an engaging afternoon drive program; makes personal appearances in order to promote the program and the ministry. 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Meets the Preeminent Standard of Interactive Broadcasting (PSIB) effectively relating to on-air elements, using personal experience, language and content that relates well to the target listener as a friend
• Works with the program host to develop and present a daily, five-hour, listener-focused, Christ-centered afternoon drive program; effectively communicates a personal relationship with Christ within the context of FLC’s Statement of Faith; presents a Biblical worldview in the language of our target audience
• Speaks with a voice that connects well with our target audience; demonstrates the ability to create memorable moments causing the listener to become emotionally attached to the on-air product; and identifies what is the “top of mind” of our target audience
• Demonstrates the ability to share on the air from a growing personal relationship with Christ, within the context of the FLC doctrinal statement
• Demonstrates a capability of running the board and interacting with the technical environment; including pre-show prep of recorded elements e.g. spots, bits and promos
• Makes personal appearances; serves as a liaison between the residents of the station’s community of license and Family Life Communications, builds personal relationships with the listener on the air utilizing regular feedback from listeners
• Voice tracks weekend program
• Assists with other announcer functions including, but not limited to, working on-air shifts during FLC’s Fundraising Drives (includes early mornings and weekend work)
• Maintains 100% compliance with all legal, regulatory and financial requirements including ensuring on-air product is in compliance with all applicable FCC regulations

 NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Assists in cultivating donor relations through personal phone calls and written communications
• Creates and manages written content for FLR blogging sites

• Two (2) to three (3) years on-air experience as a show host
• Experience using audio editing software such as Adobe Audition
• Basic experience working with the web and social media platforms
• General knowledge & experience using automation systems (i.e. Enco DAD)

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:  

• Proven creative, “out-of-the-box” thinker
• Ability to communicate a Christian worldview in the language of the target audience
• Must consistently project a high-level of energy and effectively connect with the listener
• Ability to professionally represent FLC both on-air and in person; requires maturity, poise, and professionalism (includes presenting a professional appearance)
• Ability to quickly (and accurately) record, edit and air listener interactions & commentary
• Ability to work within an on-air team and in the community, seeing through each campaign or assignment
• Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations having to do with radio broadcasting
• PC skills that include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Some production and editing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 OTHER: 

*No submissions will be considered without a completed/signed employment application.  

Family Life Communications Incorporated
Attn: Human Resources Department
PO Box 35300
Tucson, AZ 85740

Fax Number: 520-469-7314
E-mail: hr@flc.org