Afternoon Show Host/Podcast Host

 

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Afternoon Show Host/Podcast Host

DEPARTMENT: Broadcast Engagement

REPORTS TO:   Chief Broadcast Engagement Officer

FLSA STATUS: Full-time- Exempt  

SALARY: Very Competitive

RELOCATION:  – Yes

LOCATION: Tucson, AZ 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Afternoon Show Host/Podcast Host encourages and connects interactively with the listener while communicating the centric message of ILM’s mission to affirm faith, provide hope, and encourage growth in Christ.  Develops and presents an engaging afternoon drive program; produces digital content, including podcasting, video messaging, and social media interaction; and makes personal appearances to promote the program and the ministry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and present a daily, five-hour, listener-focused, Christ-centered Afternoon drive program that effectively communicates a personal relationship with Christ within the context of ILM’s Statement of Faith and presents a Biblical worldview in the language of our target audience.
• Hosts a weekly and possibly a daily podcast on specific topics that help people live an intentional life in Christ.
• 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 the “top of mind” of our target audience.
• Demonstrates the ability to run the board and interact with the technical environment, including pre-show prep of recorded elements, e.g., spots, bits, and promos.
• Creates and presents digital content such as podcasts, video messaging, and social media interaction.
• Makes personal appearances.
• Voice tracks weekend program.
• Assists with other announcer functions including, but not limited to, working on-air shifts during ILM’s Fund Drives (includes late afternoons and weekend work)
• Oversees the operations of the network, maximizing our on-air quality.
• Builds relationships with the listener on the air and in digital platforms utilizing consistent interactive feedback from listeners.
• Encourages and equips the on-air ministry team, including participating in recruitment, selection, training, development, performance evaluation, documentation, and discipline of all Programming Department staff in accordance with Ministry policy and procedure and compliance with applicable federal, state, and municipal law. This includes regular analysis of air checks of all networks and local announcers.
• Maintains 100% compliance with all legal, regulatory, and financial requirements, including ensuring the on-air product follows all applicable FCC regulations.

EDUCATION &  EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcasting or related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Five years directing music and programming at Christian music-formatted radio stations.
• Five years of radio station (or network) hosting of music shift.
• Five years of increasing management responsibility.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• On-air announcing ability to perform the Preeminent Standard of Interactive Broadcast Ministry.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:   

• Ability to communicate a Christian worldview in the target audience’s language.
• Must consistently project high energy and effectively connect with the listener.
• Ability to professionally represent ILM 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.
• Strong knowledge of FCC rules and regulations concerning radio broadcasting.
• Proven to be a creative “out of the box” thinker.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to identify what is “top of mind” of our target audience.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact with the technical environment of the station or network.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact on the digital platform, including audio and video outlets.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate a biblical worldview to our target audience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and objectives.
• Ability to create and maintain a team atmosphere with all program team members.
• Ability to lead and manage a team to accomplish ministry objectives.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Written and verbal communication skills, including writing, editing, and proofing business documents.
• Proficient in (internet) research and database use: RCS (scheduling), RRC (Arbitron).

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

• Seek to be a role model in attitude, speech, and actions in a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• Integrate Biblical principles and a Christian worldview into all organizational objectives and goals.
• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Agree to uphold Intentional Life Media Statement of Faith.
• Be willing to submit to and honor the standards outlined in the Employee Handbook and Ethical Positions Statement.

We offer an exceptional benefits plan including Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Personal Days, 401K——Company Match, Paid Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision Benefits, and Company-Paid STD and LTD.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

 We care about our team and provide competitive compensation with opportunities for advancement.  If interested, please complete the application with a cover letter and resume to hr@flc.org