Seattle On-Call Talk Show Host - Entertaining & Engaging

RadioJobs; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

EAP services

Financial planners

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Bonneville Seattle is seeking fill-in (on-call) talk show host talent for KIRO FM. You will prepare and deliver entertaining, informative content for fast-paced local Seattle talk shows, with a strong digital presence across platforms.

You will collaborate with a producer, grow the audience, and showcase an engaging on-air presence while promoting shows via social media and other channels. On-site work in Seattle is required.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to prepare entertaining, informative content for daily talk shows.
• Strong background in digital content and promotion across platforms.
• Submit a full hour of a recent talk show or demo illustrating abilities.
• On-site, Seattle-based on-call host role; ability to work with a producer and team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, produce and deliver content for a daily talk show.
• Collaborate with a show producer to create performance ideas and audio opportunities.
• Capture audience attention with a unique, informed perspective.
• Develop on-air presence and professional demeanor.
• Discuss current events in a conversational manner.
• Present live, unscripted content with continuity and clarity.

Skills

Audience growth

Engaging content

Multi-platform broadcasting

Under pressure

Written and verbal communication

Creative idea development

Team collaboration

FCC rules knowledge

Independent work

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism/related field

Tools

Broadcast equipment operation

Job description

Bonneville Seattle is seeking fill-in (on-call) talk show host talent for KIRO FM. You will prepare and deliver entertaining, informative content for fast-paced local Seattle talk shows, with a strong digital presence across platforms.

You will collaborate with a producer, grow the audience, and showcase an engaging on-air presence while promoting shows via social media and other channels. On-site work in Seattle is required.