Mid Day Talk Host

Job Description

WILK Newsradio-Northeast Pa's #1 Newstalk Station- Entercom Wilkes Barre/Scranton, is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic mid-day newstalk host who is familiar with the Northeast Pa. region and the issues that affect our community. You must have broadcast experience and be able to discuss breaking news stories, as well as identify the compelling topics each weekday that will engage listeners. This is a multi-media position, where you will incorporate an on-air radio program with social media, video, web and audio elements

Qualifications:

Required:
A valid driver's license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of applicant's own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

Required:A passionate, opinionated broadcast experienced professional

Ability to engage in intelligent debate with callers and guests on local, state and national topics.

Enthusiastic team-player

Excellent storyteller with a sense of humor

Social media experience

Knowledge of local history

Extensive knowledge on a variety of topics, including news, politics, lifestyle and general sports

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Audio editing experience necessary

Preferred:

EEO Statement:

Entercom is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Entercom affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Entercom, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Professionals

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6bmnj-3-17-174-239-42 in your application.