Radio Host/ Digital Content Writer

Radio Host / Digital Content Writer – Odessa/Midland

*This is a full-time, in-office opportunity. *

 

AN OPPORTUNITY AS BIG AS THE WEST TEXAS SKY.
Townsquare Media in Odessa/Midland is looking for a content superstar—a storyteller, a connector, a person who knows how to entertain all of the Permian Basin with personality, purpose, and fun.

This isn’t just any opening – we have four great stations with different music and different audiences and we’re looking for the best available talent to join one, or more, of them!  Our market-leading stations include LoneStar 92-3 (Country), B-93 (Rhythm), MIX 97-9 (Hot AC), and K-Bat (Classic Rock).

 

Why Townsquare Media?

Townsquare is a media, entertainment, and digital marketing solutions company dedicated to serving small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. We own and operate 354 radio stations and more than 400 local websites across 74 markets—including trusted Odessa/Midland stations.

We combine the power of local media with best-in-class digital solutions to help businesses grow—offering everything from broadcast and digital advertising to SEO, web design, and programmatic marketing.

 

What You’ll Do:

As a Radio Host / Digital Content Writer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the daily sound and digital presence of our local stations. You’ll engage audiences across on-air, online, social, and in the community by:

• Host and help shape a highly relatable, locally focused, fun-loving on-air show Monday – Friday (daypart & station TBD!)
• Spend time each day doing daily show and digital preparation
• Entertain and inform listener audiences both on air, via digital content, and social media outlets
• Publish a minimum of two local articles daily about life and happenings in the Permian Basin on the station website and mobile app
• Write assigned Facebook posts along with other social media platforms
• Conduct on-air interviews, attend and assist in all market cluster live events, and produce commercials on a daily basis
• Conduct Live Remotes and appearances, and assist in special promotions and programming activities
• Write and produce light cluster imaging
• Write and produce station customization and local touchpoints for cluster stations
• Check and edit station logs for accuracy and precision
• Assist Director of Content and Market President on various content and revenue-generating priorities

 

What You’ll Bring:

• A big ol’ personality with a love for local radio and its fans
• Knowledge of basic FCC rules and regulations
• Superior knowledge of current events
• Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels, multi-task, and handle pressures and deadlines
• Skill in operation of control board, remote broadcasting, and other related production equipment
• Quickly become proficient in Zetta and Adobe Audition
• Computer literacy in applicable programs and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Public speaking skills and the ability to interact with listeners and clients in a public setting
• Problem-solving ability and skill in prioritizing

 

Live Your Best Life in the West Texas Sunshine
Picture this: you wrap up your on-air and digital content, grab a brisket taco, enjoy some time by the pool, then host a live broadcast at one of the many local businesses or music venues in the area.   

The Permian Basin has plenty of places to go and activities to do, but it is also close to college football games (like Texas Tech), the Ft. Davis Mountains, and even the ‘big city’ if you just love traffic!

This is a rare opportunity to take a legendary seat, on a legendary station, in a legendary place, and make it home!

If you’ve got the heart and a drive to succeed, West Texas is calling.

 

What’s In It for You?

We offer a supportive environment where talent is developed and growth is encouraged:

• Competitive salary + bonus program
• 3 weeks PTO + 9 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company-provided laptop
• Casual, high-energy work environment
• Opportunities for upward mobility within a growing media organization
• Company discounts
• Volunteer Time Off—give back to your community
• And much more…

 

Think You Have What It Takes? Apply Today!

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. 

Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.