KYGO PT On-Air Host

Bonneville International; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic media company as a part-time on-air host at a leading country station in Denver! This role is perfect for passionate individuals who love radio and country music. You will be responsible for executing live shows, modifying audio, and engaging with listeners while promoting the station's music and values. With a supportive team culture and opportunities for growth, this position offers a chance to make a real impact in the community. If you're ready to share your love for country music and connect with audiences, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

401(k) with Company match

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to financial planners

Charitable contribution matching

Growth and development opportunities

Dynamic team culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a music host in radio.
• Familiarity with FCC rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Modify audio during shows and operate on-air delivery systems.
• Engage callers and creatively promote the station and its content.

Skills

Radio automation systems (Zetta)

Audio software (Vox-Pro, Adobe Audition)

Country music knowledge

Social media savvy

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Zetta

Vox-Pro

Adobe Audition

Brevity

Job description

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

Who We Are

At Bonneville International, our purpose is to build up, connect, inform, and celebrate communities and families in the markets we serve. As an integrated media company, we provide content, advertising, and digital marketing solutions across 23 radio stations in Denver, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Seattle, along with the NBC Affiliate TV station, KSL-TV 5, in Salt Lake.

Bonneville Denver's number one country station, 98.5 KYGO, has an opening for a part-time on-air host. We are looking for people passionate about radio and country music who can execute a show in a PPM world.

Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.

• This position is an onsite role that requires the employee to regularly work at our Denver site.

What You Will Do:

Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Modifying audio during the show as content organically develops
• Operate and monitor on-air delivery automation system (Zetta)
• Good with getting the most from callers and editing within vox-pro
• Can creatively sell the radio station, its music, artists, and promotions
• Open to coaching
• Dependable
• Understand the country lifestyle and country values while executing content within breaks.
• Execution of live remote breaks and contesting.
• Social media savvy across multiple platforms and the ability to multi-task.
• Modifying audio from various sources
• Producing spots in V-Creative
• Focused operation of on-air console
• Monitor and maintain an accurate on-air sound, notify engineering/programming on problems, insure commercials, on-air imaging and production elements run properly on the air
• Double check that audio elements are problem-free, before they air
• Report equipment problems, update discrepancy reports to communicate any occurrence that departs from program log or quality goals
• Cross-training on other shifts in the event of scheduling emergencies

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:

• Two years music host experience
• Working knowledge of radio automation systems such as Zetta
• Working knowledge of audio software such as Vox-Pro and Adobe Audition
• Ability to use Brevity
• Understand and adhere to FCC rules and regulations regarding proper execution of EAS tests and other emergency on air notifications
• Execute country station format as instructed by the Program Director
• Willingness to take other programming duties when needed

Physical Demands

• Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer keys and general office equipment.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Compensation

$15.00 - $30.00 per hour

Hourly rate to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to evaluation of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with market data.

What We Offer You: Check Out Our Bonneville Benefits!

• 401(k) with Company match and employer-funded retirement account, both fully vested from day one
• Paid sick leave (1 hour accrued for every 30 hours worked)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Access to an entire team of free financial planners
• Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration

Bonneville is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.