99.5 WKDQ Looking for New Morning Show Co-Host

Our dear Melissa will be leaving the Q Crew Morning Show soon, and the search for the next co-host is on.

It's very bittersweet to have to write this. My Q Crew Morning Show co-host, Melissa, is stepping away from radio to spend more time with her kids. While I hate to see her go, I am happy and proud of her for making that move for her family. We have been working together for a total of eleven years now. The past year and a half, we have had the privilege of being the hosts of the Q Crew Morning Show.

As the old saying goes, "the show must go on." If you have been a loyal listener to 99.5 WKDQ over the years, you know that there have been a few iterations of the Q Crew Morning Show. Now, we begin the search for the newest co-host of the show. So, who thinks that they want to join me, Travis Sams, every morning on the Q Crew Morning Show?

Travis Sams

Are YOU the Next Co-Host of the Q Crew Morning Show?

We are looking for someone to fill the role of the Q Crew Morning Show Co-Host/Digital Content Writer/Promotions Director for 99.5 WKDQ. Here's a little bit about that position:

Townsquare Media has an open opportunity to host our Evansville local brands daily. Along with great on-air skills, we're looking for a strong content creator and someone to be the champion of the station on the streets - you must be a 360 talent to propel the brand to new heights.

Townsquare is a digital-first company, built in tandem with great radio brands that emphasize great local content and community involvement. You must be excited to embrace and prioritize the digital world alongside the terrestrial and be ready to learn and grow with a world-class team.

Applicants must be social media savvy, regularly contribute great local content to the station's website, mobile app, and all social platforms. Digital is not an afterthought here, it is part of our DNA - and what sets us apart.

The successful candidate must be able to connect and engage with the station's target audience on all platforms. You're ready to put down roots, build community relationships and become a part of Evansville, IN - at a driven and inventive company that strongly values our most important asset - our people. We're in it for the long haul, and we're looking for someone that's ready to build and be part of that future.

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Responsibilities

Host daily on-air shows Monday - Friday.
Spend time each day doing daily show prep.
Entertains and informs the listener audience both on the air, via digital content, and social media outlets.
Publish a minimum of 2 original local articles per day on the station website and mobile app.
Write assigned Facebook posts along with other social media platforms.
Conducts on-air interviews, attends and assists in all market cluster live events, and produces commercials on a daily basis.
Conducts Live Remotes and appearances and assists in special promotions and programming activities.
Collaborate with sales to create compelling content and revenue-generating promotional campaigns.
Create and execute promotional events and contests with entertainment venues and other organizations.

Qualifications

History of original written digital content
Knowledge of basic FCC rules and regulations.
Must have superior knowledge of current events and Country
Ability to interact with management and staff at all levels, multi-task, and handle pressures and deadlines.
Skill in operation of control board, remote broadcasting, and other related production equipment.
Quickly become proficient in NexGen and Adobe Audition.
Computer literacy in applicable programs and excellent verbal communication skills.
Public speaking skills and ability to interact with listeners and clients in a public setting.
Problem-solving ability and skill in prioritizing.

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

If this sounds like something that you are interested in pursuing, by all means, apply to be my new co-host! You can learn more and apply for the position right now by clicking here.