Job Description

**Radio Host/ Digital Content Writer- WQBK**

at Townsquare Media Albany, NY ***On Air Talent/Digital Contributor & Promotions Director for WQBK***

Townsquare/Albany is looking for their next superstar Content Creator on Classic Rock WQBK and Promotions Director for our 5-station cluster serving Upstate New Yorks Capital Region. This is your opportunity to entertain a passionate classic rock fanbase be creating compelling 360 content to engage our audience on multiple platforms on-air, on our websites and on socials. Youll tap into your classic rock acumen to prepare and perform a compelling midday show on the Capital Regions Classic Rock, Q105-7 and write and create clickable, sharable local content on our digital platforms. You will also be a key driver of local revenue, working collaboratively with our content and sales teams to help our advertising partners meet their marketing goals. Youll receive excellent training in both on-air and digital content creation.

As Promotions Director you will also collaborate with our local brand managers and sales team to develop and execute compelling on-air promotions to drive TSL and sales revenue, while overseeing our street team efforts.

**Responsibilities**

* Create a digital first environment leading in the execution of best-in-market content

* Write and publish at least two (2) original 250-word local articles for each weekday air shift

* Engage daily with your audience via the station mobile app and the stations accounts on social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

* Incorporate content from the stations digital platforms into your on-air show. Digital content creation as part of your show prep ahead of your on-air shift is highly encouraged.

* Produce commercials and other programming items as directed by your brand manager

* Make public appearances for Townsquare and its affiliates and partners

* Attend meetings involving the production, direction, and the creation of ideas for content on air and online, and with station partners.

* Work closely with staff content creators daily pushing towards content goals

* Work actively with sales leadership in creating revenue generating promotional and content opportunities weekly

* Collaborate with station Brand Managers to generate ideas and create promotions proposals

* Oversee station contesting and appearance calendars, and coordinate event execution with Brand Managers

**Qualifications**

* Creative thinker

* Previous digital content creation is required

* On-air experience preferred but not required

* A keen knowledge of the Classic Rock format and what makes our core audience tick

* Community-minded and local focused

* Must be very well organized and manage time well

* Thrives in a team environment

* Has strong computer and graphic art skill (including being proficient at Power Point and other programs), and have solid writing abilities

**Benefits**

* 2 weeks of PTO (+ 9 paid holidays)

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

* Employees Stock Purchase Program

* Casual, high-energy work environment

* Opportunity for upward mobility

* Company provided laptop

* Competitive salary + bonus program

* Company discounts

* Pet Insurance

* Time off for volunteering

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 , a digital marketing services subscription business providing web sites, search engine optimization, social platforms and online reputation management for approximately 21,900 SMBs; , a proprietary digital programmatic advertising technology with an in-house demand and data management platform; and Townsquare Media, our portfolio of 322 local terrestrial radio stations in 67 cities with corresponding local news and entertainment websites and apps including legendary brands such as , , and , along with a network of national music brands including , , and .

**TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S.**

**Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Medias employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.**

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