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Production Director & Morning Show Personality / Co-Host Job at Iowa Broadcasters

Production Director & Morning Show Personality / Co-Host Job at Iowa Broadcasters

MediabistroMount Pleasant, IA, United States
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Overview

Production Director / Morning Show Personality / Co-Host at KILJ Radio AM / FM, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. KILJ is an independently owned, locally focused radio station serving southeast Iowa since 1970. Learn more about us at kilj.com.

Job Responsibilities

  • Be the on-air morning personality Monday-Friday, including co-hosting a 30-minute morning talk show daily.
  • Serve as morning board operator; ensure the schedule is timely and accurate.
  • Write and create commercials, often working with clients to create these spots; retrieve produced spots from ad agencies; handle large sales packages.
  • Pull weekly shows and edit on-air programs.
  • Schedule and conduct interviews with community organizations, businesses, and elected officials.
  • Serve as the Emergency Alert Director; duties include running weekly tests and completing weekly paperwork.
  • Learn the station’s software and technology; troubleshoot and resolve issues in coordination with the engineer and technical support.
  • Manage our social media content (Facebook, Spotify, Instagram) and learn the inner workings of our website.
  • Update and maintain the community calendar on kilj.com.
  • Responsible for programming including markets, weather, and special programs.
  • Shifts may include covering breaking news, board operation, engineering programs, live broadcasts, sales remotes, severe weather updates / cancelations, and other duties directed.
  • Maintain EEO Reports as required by FCC.

Qualifications

  • Pleasant, well-controlled voice.
  • With a small staff, ability to be a team player.
  • Quality writing and editing skills with proficient grammar.
  • Self-starter, self-motivated, mature, friendly, and responsible.
  • Experience with Adobe Audition and AudioVault is a plus.
  • Knowledge in broadcasting and broadcast technology is a plus.
  • Graphic design skills and video editing are a plus.
  • Knowledge of people, places, and events in Southeast Iowa is beneficial.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills are a must; we are willing to train the right candidate.
  • The position is full-time and includes some night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • This position reports to the general manager. Salary is based on experience in broadcasting and audio / visual media production and knowledge of Southeast Iowa.

    • How to Apply

    Apply by submitting your cover letter, resume, and a voice sample (MP3 preferred) by 5 pm on Friday, August 15, 2025, to Kadie Johannson, General Manager of KILJ, via email at sales@kilj.com, or in person or by mail to the address below :

    KILJ Radio

    2411 Radio Drive

    Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

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