Radio Host / Multimedia Content Creator & Brand Influencer - WKXW-FM

Trenton, NJ (On-site)

$34K/yr – $60K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-platform community engagement for a local radio brand, balancing on-air hosting, original online content, and revenue-driving partnerships with a focus on listener connection and local presence.

  • On-air & audience: own live show segments, audience interaction, and authentic on-camera connections across radio and digital channels.
  • Content engine: publish 2+ local articles daily, plus cross-platform digital content (WordPress, video, social) to grow reach and engagement.
  • Revenue & partnerships: build endorsements with local businesses, manage guest and remote segments, and drive promotions that translate into revenue while representing the brand in the community.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support live, engaging on-air shows Monday through Friday, with potential for on-air contributions based on skill set and opportunity
  • Prepare compelling daily show content that entertains, informs, and connects with the target audience
  • Creating and publishing a minimum of two original local articles per day for the station website and mobile app
  • Create, edit, and publish digital content across platforms, including WordPress articles, videos, galleries, and short-form social content (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)
  • Write, schedule, and actively engage with audiences across social media, station app, and digital platforms
  • Screen calls, manage listener interaction, and enhance audience engagement during on-air segments
  • Coordinate guests, interviews, remote broadcasts, and station events
  • Connect with listeners through interviews, live appearances, remotes, and community events
  • Represent the station at promotions, live broadcasts, and special programming initiatives
  • Produce commercials and support market-wide programming and content needs

Requirements

  • Proven, active track record creating original written digital content AND video content across social platforms (show us your pages)
  • Strong on-air presence AND on-camera comfort, with the ability to connect authentically with listeners and viewers across every platform
  • Knowledge of basic FCC rules and regulations
  • Solid understanding of current events and various formats
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Comfort multitasking, meeting deadlines, and working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to operate control boards, remote broadcast equipment, and related production tools
  • Willingness to quickly learn and become proficient in NexGen and Adobe Audition
  • Exceptional public speaking, presentation, and networking skills with the confidence to walk into a business, build a relationship, and close an endorsement deal
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize effectively
  • Active video creator with a current, maintained presence on at least one short-form video platform (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) and demonstrated comfort on camera
  • Entrepreneurial, sales-minded instincts: you think about your personal brand as a business , proactively seek out partnership and endorsement opportunities, and are motivated by revenue tied to your influence
  • Experience with or strong interest in influencer marketing, brand endorsements, or sponsored content creation, including the ability to pitch yourself compellingly to local advertisers
  • High School Diploma (required)
  • Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and vehicle (required)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + bonus program + endorsement revenue opportunities (your influence = your upside)
  • 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…
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Townsquare is a community-focused digital media, digital marketing solutions, and radio company focused outside the Top 50 markets in the U.S. Our assets include Townsquare Interactive, a digital marketing services subscription business providing websites, search engine optimization, social platforms, and online reputation management for approximately 21,900 SMBs; Townsquare IGNITE, a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology with an in-house demand and data management platform; and Townsquare Media, our portfolio of 322 local terrestrial radio stations in 67 cities with corresponding local news and entertainment websites and apps including legendary brands such as WYRK.com, WJON.com, and NJ101.5.com, along with a network of national music brands including XXLmag.com, TasteofCountry.com, UltimateClassicRock.com, and Loudwire.com.

Founded in 2010
Purchase, New York, US
2K employees (922 in marketing)
57% recommend to a friend
68% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
18.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.5%
Direct
58.9%
Referral
11.6%
Social
3.3%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.9K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
828 (43% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
8.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
13

Funding

Last Raise
Post IPO Equity, 10 years ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2016
    Post IPO Equity

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