On-Air Host / Listener Engagement Coordinator
88.3 WCQR | Johnson City/Tri-Cities, Tennessee
Full-Time Position
At 88.3 WCQR, we believe that media can do more than entertain – it can bring hope, point people to Jesus, strengthen families, and impact communities every single day. As part of Positive Alternative Radio (PAR), WCQR exists to create and deliver experiences that inspire people to live passionately for Jesus Christ.
We’re looking for a passionate, creative, and relational communicator to join our team as an On-Air Host / Listener Engagement Coordinator. This role blends meaningful on-air connection with community engagement, events, storytelling, and listener relationships throughout Northeast Tennessee and the Tri-Cities region.
This is more than an on-air position. It’s an opportunity to become a trusted companion to listeners, represent the mission of the station in the community, and help people feel seen, encouraged, and connected to Christ.
What You’ll Do:
On-Air & Content Creation
- Cohost the Morning Show (6:00 am – 10 am each weekday)
- Create and deliver uplifting, engaging, and authentic on-air content
- Prepare daily show content including stories, conversations, artist connections, faith-based encouragement, and listener interaction
- Connect listeners to music, station initiatives, community impact, and ministry moments
- Assist with contests and promotions
- Help maintain a high-quality listening experience with professionalism and creativity
Listener Engagement & Community Connection
- Build meaningful relationships with listeners both on-air and in-person
- Represent WCQR at concerts, church events, festivals, outreach opportunities, and community gatherings
- Help create engaging listener experiences that deepen connection to the station and mission
- Engage listeners through phone calls, text interaction, email, and event presence
Events, Promotions & Outreach
- Assist with planning and executing station events, giveaways, and promotions
- Support community partnerships with churches, nonprofits, schools, and local organizations
- Help coordinate event logistics, setup, volunteer support, and promotional materials
- Work collaboratively with on-air, promotions, fundraising, and teams across PAR
Fundraising & Mission Support
- Participate in on-air fundraising and donor engagement efforts
- Help communicate the mission and impact of the ministry through storytelling and listener connection
- Encourage listeners to partner financially in changing lives through Christian media
What We’re Looking For
- A growing and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ
- Strong communication and storytelling ability
- Warm, relatable, and engaging personality both on-air and in person
- Passion for Christian radio, ministry, and community impact
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Creative thinking and strong organizational skills
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and station activities
- Experience in radio and board operations, media, promotions, digital content, public speaking, or community engagement is preferred but not required
Why WCQR?
At WCQR, you’ll join a team that values excellence, authenticity, teamwork, encouragement, and ministry impact. You’ll have the opportunity to use your gifts in media, creativity, and relationship-building to serve listeners across the region and help make Christ known.
If you’re energized by meaningful connection, creative communication, and serving others through Christian media, we’d love to hear from you.
To Apply:
Please send your resume, aircheck/demo (if applicable), and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested in joining the WCQR team to Michael@wcqr.org
