Career Opportunities
Radio On-Air Announcer & Sports Play-by-Play
Job description
On-Air Announcer/Production Manager
KDSN Radio
Announces and plans on-air radio shows to inform, entertain, and engage local listening audiences. Also performs additional duties such as production, assisting program/music/promotions managers, operating transmitter, writing & producing spots and digital ads.
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in related field or equivalent from two-year College or technical school.
- Two years of on-air & technical experience
- Equivalent combo of education and experience will be considered
Skills and Abilities:
- Outgoing personality with a clear and distinct speaking voice
- Sharp wit and the ability to think quickly on one’s feet
- Excellent reading and ad-libbing skills
- Clear & concise writing skills
- Well versed in multi-platform content development
- Excellent skills with computer, editing equipment, and other broadcast-related devices
- Great with Social Media
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepares and creates a topical show by gathering info from wire copy, periodicals, computer, and other media.
- Reads news flash to keep audience informed of important events.
- Records & edits interviews of guests, musicians, or other guests/personalities
- Interviews guest, and moderates panel or discussion show to entertain audience.
- Play-by-Play sporting events and writing short sporting reports for air on the radio.
- Answers phone lines, interviews audience members who telephone musical requests.
- Airs contests to the specs of the program or promotions directors.
- Plans and stages community events, including hosting/assisting at charity and community functions. Attends live, in-person appearances as requested by the station or clients.
- Provides live reports from site of event. Sets up equipment for remotes/events.
- Maintains and builds a positive cooperative attitude within the station and the local community.
- Ensures logged commercials, promotions, sweepers and all programming elements essential to the station's operations are aired.
- Operates control console.
- Performs commercial production.
- Follows and enforces FCC regulations, station & company policies, including implementing station's / state's EAS procedures.
- Writes script, contests, and interview questions.
- Memorizes script, reads, or ad-libs to identify station, introduce and close shows, and announce station breaks, commercials, or PSA's.
- Performs additional duties such as production, website & social media updates, assisting program/music/promotions managers, operating radio transmitter, or writing advertising copy. Plays music as specified by ops director and music log.
- Maintains flexibility to pick up/change shifts as necessary. Must be available to work weekends, holidays, etc. on a regular basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Denison, IA 51442: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Journalism: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Equal Opportunity Employer
Crawford County Broadcasting Corp. and KDSN Radio is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, retaliation, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
If you would like assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 712.263.3141.
Area Career Opportunities
Follow link to explore local opportunities:
Local Opportunities
Account Manager- Radio & Digital Sales & Marketing
KDSN Radio – Denison, IA
Job description
We are seeking a high-energy Account Manager to join our sales and marketing team! If you are motivated by the opportunity to be quickly rewarded for outstanding personal performance, this may be a great job for you.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school.
- Two years of direct sales or marketing experience that included cold-calling and lead generation.
- An equivalent combo of education and experience will be considered
You will be responsible for managing an active list of on-air clients. You will be required to develop partnerships with existing and new clients to create innovative marketing, sales, and media plans to help them meet their sales and business objectives. You will provide superior customer service making sure their advertising programs are fresh, unique, and effective. You will help them write compelling scripts to highlight their products, services, and benefits. If you are interested in the broadcast side of radio, you may also enjoy the opportunity to develop or hone your on-air broadcast skills, technical abilities, sports play-by-play, and knowledge of how local radio serves its communities.
Responsibilities:
Present and sell company products and services to new and existing clients
Partner with clients to develop effective copy, scripts, and annual marketing plans.
Specific duties include:
* Prospect and contact potential and existing customers in person and virtually during normal business hours from 8 am-5 pm.
* Reach agreed upon sales and client acquisition targets
* Resolve client and/or customer inquiries, complaints, and collections.
* Set follow-up appointments to keep clients aware of program and sponsorship opportunities, and refresh copy and ads.
* Create sales material to present to Clients
* Manage simple digital ad integration tasks for your clients on social media and website.
Job Requirements:
* Above-average verbal and written communication skills. You must have the marketing and business acumen to develop advertising copy and marketing presentations. During the interview process you will be asked to demonstrate these skills in person.
* Understanding of basic marketing and business principles and the willingness to learn and evolve into a skilled omni-channel marketer.
* Fearless cold caller with strong negotiation skills- our clients don't walk in the front door, we go to them
* Experienced in Microsoft Office software
* Ability to build rapport with clients and represent KDSN Radio at community events
* Well-versed in digital/social media
* Deadline and detail-oriented
* Organized and skilled in time management- a self-starter who relishes the opportunity to quickly grow income by increasing sales and commissions.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.
Other Helpful Skills or Experience:
* Experience in sales, customer service, or other related fields is very helpful.
* Bi-Lingual welcome
* Prior media, marketing, or copy-writing experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Multiple positions are available.
Follow the link for more information and applications.
The Boyer Valley Company is looking for motivated individuals to fill positions on our 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift production teams. We offer competitive wages, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K opportunities, paid time off, and various other insurance opportunities. The 2nd shift team works Monday - Friday 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The 3rd Shift team works Monday - Friday 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM. Both shifts include occasional Saturday work.
Please apply online at www.boyervalley.com by clicking on the employment opportunities tab, or call Alec at (515) 635-6754.
Essentia Protein Solutions in Lytton is currently looking to our local communities for safe, dependable, and self-motivated employees who are ready to be part of their team.
We offer 3 weeks of prorated paid vacation your first year, excellent benefits after 60 days, and one of the highest entry-level wages for operators in the area. Benefits also include 401(k), Dependent Care, an Employee Life Assistance Program, and more. We are currently seeking a variety of shift positions.
If this sounds like the company for you, or someone you know and want to learn more, click the careers tab at www.essentiaproteins.com
Employment Opportunities at Monogram Foods in Denison-
Warehouse Supervisor
1st Shift Production Team Member
2nd Shift Production Team Member
Human Resources Assistant
2nd Shift Maintenance Technician
Click Here for more information on employment opportunities & applications.
We have immediate openings in Denison for CDL A Drivers with 2 years
of experience to transport Dry Ice. No endorsements are needed!
Drive for us and be home on weekends! We offer competitive pay, Retention and
Monthly Safety Bonus and Full Benefits and 401(k).
For information or to apply, call Nancy at 515-305-1847 or email at
ndorwart@mathesongas.com.
Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion,
national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability
INTERN PROGRAM
KDSN Radio Stations have an internship program designed for those interested in exploring a career in the broadcast industry. As an intern at KDSN, you will rotate through the different departments- broadcast, digital, sales, and administrative. If selected as our Intern, you will have the opportunity to "shadow" current KDSN Staff with the potential to participate in regular daily or weekly responsibilities. If you're a high school or college student with an interest in KDSN's Intern Program, contact KDSN via email @ smp.kdsnradio.com or with a letter or postcard indicating your interest. Send to: Intern Program, c/o KDSN Radio, Box 670, Denison, Iowa 51442. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.