Morning Show Producer|FM Newsradio 100.7 KXLY 920
Morning Show Producer | FM Newsradio 100.7 KXLY 920 | Spokane, WA
About us:
FM Newsradio 100.7 KXLY 920 is part of the KXLY Radio Group, a Morgan Murphy Media company. We are a family-owned, people first business located in Spokane, Washington, and our community is at the core of what we do and who we are.
About this opportunity:
FM Newsradio 100.7 KXLY 920 is Spokane’s News, Traffic and Weather Station. We are looking for a solid Producer for our morning news show that runs Monday – Friday. In addition to time spent in the studio, you will be out in the community at events and client remotes meeting our amazing listeners which can take place outside of your normal work day and be asked to assist in some duties on our Sports station, 700 ESPN. If you can demonstrate superior leadership, on-air, and social media/digital content skills, we want to hear from you.
What you’ll do:
- Gather news from a number of sources and develop ideas for news stories and features
- Research, write, produce and edit news stories, sports store and traffic reports
- Conduct studio, remote, and phone interviews
- Develop topics, secure guests
- Serve as back-up newscaster for news and sports programs
- Participate in station development and promotional functions
- Keep current on issues of importance and interest to listeners
- Manage and integrate social media (e.g. Facebook and Twitter) into talk programming on- and off-air
- Provide program hosts with background material, suggested introductions and questions
- Screen phone calls
- Fill in for other producing staff across our radio group as assigned
· Write and post content to web and various social media sites
What you’ll bring:
· Ability to work independently to complete required assignments, with little or no assistance, under strict deadline pressure
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills; accurate spelling and proper use of grammar is required
- Demonstrated ability to work and problem solve quickly and independently
- Ability to multitask
- Board operation experience
- Strict attention to detail
- Know, practice, and maintain the highest standards of journalistic ethics and excellence
- Familiarity with and practical knowledge of social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter
- Prior experience editing audio of broadcast quality
- Resiliency and good judgment when faced with the unexpected
· On-air reporting, radio newswriting and sports writing experience preferred
- Knowledge of all applicable FCC rules and regulations
· Availability to work graveyard shifts
What KXLY Radio Group offers:
· We’re a dynamic and progressive family-owned business that values our employees, our culture and our community
· We are a team of talented and creative professionals. Who wouldn’t want to work with the best in the business?
· Excellent training to promote success in your role
· Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days and holidays
What’s next? To apply on-line, go to: https://www.kxly.com/station/jobs-with-kxly and be sure to include your resume, cover letter and aircheck!
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