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

Trenton, NJ (On-site)

$34K/yr – $60K/yrMid LevelFull time

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Job Summary

Own and drive on-air shows and digital content from concept to publication, including live hosting, audience engagement, guest coordination, multi-platform video and social content, and revenue-focused partnerships.

  • Own on-air and digital content strategies across radio and online platforms
  • Collaborate with programming, promotions, digital, and sales to execute integrated campaigns

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

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)