Morning Show Producer/ Digital Content Writer - WKXW

Multimedia Producer & Morning Show Content Contributor

*This is a Full-time in-office position working closely and collaboratively with a Team*

Are you ready to help shape the sound of mornings in New Jersey? New Jersey 101.5 (WKXW-FM), owned and operated by Townsquare Media, is looking for a full-time Multimedia Producer and Content Contributor for our Morning Show (5:00 AM to Noon, Monday through Friday). This is your chance to work behind the scenes of New Jersey's top-rated radio station and website, supporting a dynamic and engaging team.

This in-office role, based in Trenton, New Jersey, is perfect for someone with strong digital skills, creativity, a proactive attitude, and the energy and work ethic needed to thrive in morning show production.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the hosts to generate engaging content for on-air and digital platforms.
• Screen callers for on-air segments, selecting the most compelling calls to enhance the show.
• Coordinate guest appearances, remote broadcasts, and special events tailored for the morning audience.
• Manage listener interactions from platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, and our app, incorporating their voices into the show.
• Act as a liaison between news, digital, promotions, and programming teams to ensure seamless communication.
• Create compelling WordPress posts with images, videos, and embedded content that align with the morning show's themes.
• Use social and search data to inspire fresh programming ideas for on-air and digital audiences.
• Highlight the best moments from the morning show across all platforms, ensuring they reach the widest audience.
• Potential for on-air contributions, adding to the dynamic chemistry of the morning team.
• Digital contributing, including creating web-exclusive content and social media campaigns.

Qualifications

• History of original written digital content
• Knowledge of basic FCC rules and regulations.
• Goal-oriented with a strong work ethic, especially in the early morning hours.
• Knowledge of news, current events, and pop culture relevant to a New Jersey audience.
• Proven ability to ideate and execute daily topics and posts for a morning show format.
• Proficiency with tools like WordPress, Adobe, and Canva.
• Eagerness to learn and grow through coaching and mentorship.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree or partial college degree recommended.
• Previous media experience is a must.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of PTO (+ 9 paid holidays)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Casual, high-energy work environment
• Opportunity for upward mobility
• Company provided laptop
• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Company discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Time off for volunteering

Join us in delivering exceptional morning radio content and engaging with our loyal audience at New Jersey 101.5. If you're ready to bring energy and creativity to the early hours, apply now and help make mornings brighter for New Jersey listeners!

About Us

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 web sites, 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 357 local terrestrial radio stations in 74 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.

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