101.7 The Truth Part-Time On-Air Talk Show Host
(Milwaukee, WI)
101.7 The Truth and Good Karma Brands is looking for top talent who is passionate about the local Milwaukee community and relates and appeals to the interests and ideas of our diverse listener base. This On-Air Talk Show Host will speak their opinion on issues and matters raised by diverse and passionate voices around our country. The ideal candidate will be open-minded, yet an opinionated force on-air, helping lead the way to a better understanding of our community.
We are 101.7 The Truth, a radio platform that reflects Milwaukee’s black community. 101.7 The Truth will feature local shows with authentic conversations about news and current events, a celebration of Black culture, and information created by and for the Black community with an emphasis on empowerment, family, faith, and community. This is home for Milwaukee’s realest conversation, and we are looking for On-Air Talk Show Hosts to lead the way.
The Role of an On-Air Talk Show Host:
The primary role of an On-Air Talk Show Host is to create compelling content by telling stories that are relatable with the ability to connect with our audience. As an On-Air Talk Show Host, you will be responsible for entertaining our listeners with real-time updates and stories, sharing your personal opinions and experiences, and serving as the voice of 101.7 The Truth.
Daily Responsibilities Include:
- Stay up to date with daily stories, social issues, breaking news, current events, etc.
- Create daily show sheet rundown
- Have an active presence on social media, engage with audience and collaborate on station social media post.
- Ability to summarize information in an easy-to-understand component and relate to the audience
- Listen back and self-evaluate show
- Attend Weekly Show Meetings with team
- Watch and participate in monthly content calls
- Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide stories in a timely fashion
- Participate in brainstorming/planning meetings for show concepts, ideas, events, endorsements, segments, partners, etc.
- Sourcing potential contributors and interviewees
- Social media proficiency in posting about the show, including bulletins and links
- Utilize social media platform to promote show and station
- Endorse advertising partners, mutually agreed upon between you, WGKB, and advertising partner
- Attend partner meetings upon request
- Voice commercials, liners, promotional announcements, etc.
- Availability to serve as fill in host for station
- Appear at station and public events when applicable
- Review and respond to emails daily
- Participate in brainstorming/planning meetings for show concepts, ideas, events, endorsements, segments, partners, etc.
- Be a Good Karma Brands ambassador by adhering to GKB’s core values: Listen, Be Honest, Work Hard, Over Deliver, Teamwork and Follow Through
Preferred knowledge, skills and qualifications:
- Previous experience as an on-air radio host/podcast host/TV anchor/emcee/etc.
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Must be a self-starter, with the ability to take direction
- Solution oriented/problem solver
- Passion to be a part of a team and the ability to work independently
- Personal sense of responsibility and accountability
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment - a multi-tasker.
- Willingness to accept and provide feedback
- With this career, you are required to have a valid driver’s license
Hours/Salary/Benefits:
Good Karma Brands part-time teammates are paid hourly with opportunity for increased pay with increased skills and responsibilities. The role of a part-time On-Air Host will require teammates to work evenings & weekends.
Opportunity for Growth:
Teammates have the opportunity to continuously learn and grow within Good Karma Brands and are responsible to represent GKB, our story, and our core values inside and outside the workplace. Teammates are encouraged to take a proactive role in building relationships and seeking opportunities throughout the company.
How to Apply:
Apply by submitting resume to www.goodkarmabrands.com/careers. All are encouraged to apply
ABOUT 101.7 THE TRUTH
101.7 The Truth is an award-winning radio platform that embraces Milwaukee’s Black community and shares stories, ideas, and experiences from the local community to the airwaves. 101.7 The Truth is owned and operated by Good Karma Brands, which is a media and marketing company with expertise in leveraging the power of sports and local news to build brands through audio, digital, events, and TV. GKB’s other news-talk audio assets include Newsradio 620 WTMJ in Milwaukee and 95.3 WBEV in Beaver Dam.
GKB is a proud partner of ESPN and represents the ESPN Radio Network and Podcasts, the full portfolio of ESPN Digital Products, ESPN Events and local ESPN affiliated radio stations in seven other markets aside from Madison, including Beaver Dam, Chicago, Cleveland, Milwaukee, New York, Los Angeles, and West Palm Beach.
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Good Karma Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consistently renew our commitment to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace for all. We foster integrity, respect within the workplace, and believe that the foundation of our success is our collective differences and diversity of thought. We welcome all to help us continue to build a community that embodies and promotes diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all.
