Morning Show Co-Host

Jobtailor; Watkinsville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WNGC in North Georgia is seeking a dynamic on-air host to co-host a live morning show featuring storytelling, listener interaction, local content, interviews, and entertainment. You will voice-track shifts, create promo content, and manage show planning with a focus on country music culture and community.

The role requires strong on-air presence, experience with audio editing tools like Adobe Audition and WideOrbit, and the ability to collaborate across Programming, Promotions, Digital, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated on-air radio experience with strong storytelling, audience engagement, and personality-driven content skills.
• Strong on-air presence with relatable, topical, and humorous POV.
• Understanding of audience retention, pacing, teasing, show momentum for Country radio.

Responsibilities

• Co-host a live, personality-driven morning show with storytelling and listener interaction.
• Develop and execute daily content plans across social, video, web, and podcast platforms.
• Voice-track assigned shifts and create commercial and promotional content.
• Represent WNGC at community events, remote broadcasts, and client activities.
• Collaborate across departments to support audience growth and revenue opportunities.
• Operate the control board, automation, and studio equipment; edit interviews and audio.
• Support station strategy for ratings growth, digital engagement, FCC compliance, and professional development.
• Participate in show planning, coaching, airchecks, and content reviews.

Skills

On-Air Experience

Storytelling

Audience Engagement

Content Creation - Digital

Voice Tracking

Show Planning

Commercial Content

FCC Compliance

Remote Broadcast

Team Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Audition

WideOrbit

Radio Automation Systems

Control Board Operation

Social Media Platforms

Job description

• Co-host a live, personality-driven morning show with storytelling, listener interaction, local content, interviews, and entertainment
• Develop and execute daily content plans, recurring features, story arcs, and digital content across social, video, web, and podcast platforms
• Voice-track assigned shifts and create commercial, promotional, and endorsement content
• Represent WNGC at community events, promotions, concerts, remote broadcasts, and client activities
• Collaborate across departments to support audience growth and revenue opportunities
• Operate the control board, radio automation system, phone system, and studio equipment
• Edit interviews, phone content, and other audio
• Execute station strategy supporting ratings growth, digital engagement, FCC compliance, and professional development
• Participate in show planning, coaching, airchecks, and content reviews
• Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and professional judgment in a live, deadline-driven environment

Requirements

• Demonstrated on-air radio experience with strong storytelling, audience engagement, and personality-driven content skills
• Strong on-air presence with a relatable, topical, and occasionally humorous point of view
• Understanding of audience retention, content pacing, teasing, show momentum, and the Country radio audience
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and vocal delivery skills
• Experience with audio editing software, such as Adobe Audition, and radio automation systems, such as WideOrbit
• Proficiency creating social media and video content across multiple digital platforms
• Creative, prepared, coachable, and able to collaborate effectively within a morning show and across Programming, Promotions, Digital, and Sales with a strong work ethic and team-first mindset
• Availability for early mornings, local or regional travel, and occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, events, and remote broadcasts
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet applicable company driving requirements
• Knowledge of Country music, Country lifestyle culture, and relevant pop-culture trends
• Familiarity with the Athens/North Georgia market and local audience interests
• Passion for North Georgia, its communities, and the local audience WNGC serves
• Experience creating podcast, video, interview, or social-first content
• Prior experience with remote broadcasts, promotions, concerts, community events, or client-facing appearances
• Air Check Package required with application

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong on-air radio experience with a focus on storytelling, audience engagement, and personality-driven content. Proficient in audio editing and digital content creation, with a deep understanding of the Country music culture and local audience interests.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• On-Air Radio Experience
• Audio Editing Software Proficiency
• Content Creation Across Digital Platforms
• Strong Storytelling Skills
• Knowledge of Country Music

Hard Skills

• Audio Editing
• Content Development
• Voice Tracking
• Show Planning
• Digital Content Creation
• Audience Engagement
• Story Arcs Development
• Commercial Content Creation
• FCC Compliance
• Remote Broadcast Experience

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Creative Thinking
• Coachable Attitude
• Strong Work Ethic

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Country Radio
• Local Content
• Audience Retention
• Pacing
• Community Events
• Promotions
• Client-Facing Appearances
• North Georgia Market
• Pop-Culture Trends
• Morning Show

Tools & Technologies

• Adobe Audition
• WideOrbit
• Radio Automation Systems
• Control Board Operation
• Social Media Platforms