Substitute DJ

The Substitute DJ’s primary role is to fill in for the regularly scheduled on-air staff when they need time off. This is an ad hoc job position and does not have a regular schedule. Open availability is a highly desirable qualification.  

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Responsibilities and Duties:

●Host the special features and shows.

●Inform listeners of local, national, and global current affairs.

●Engage professionally with fans both in and out of the studio.

●Monitor and control station functions.

●Know and understand the station basics to cover shifts of other DJs.

●Answer the request lines.

● Make social media posts if requires executing a show’s feature while covering a              shift.

●Work to further the station’s goals and the company’s mission.

●Available for nights and weekends for remote broadcasts or special events on ad hoc       basis.

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Qualifications:

●Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred.

●Knowledge of radio broadcasting.

●Knowledge of the local community, Humboldt County and surrounding areas.

●Knowledge of major social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

●Reliable transportation.

●Strong desire to strengthen our local community. 

●Strong computer skills.

●Self-starter, comfortable working alone or within a group.

●Excellent listening, organization and time management skills.

●Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, orally and in writing.

●Able to take constructive criticism.

●Maintain professionalism in all aspects of the job, including dealing with the public.

●Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

●Ability to use hands for operating the studio board.

●Ability to speak English fluently.

● Able to lift 50 lbs.

 

Wage: $16.25-$18.00 per hour

 

How to Apply:

To be considered for the job send resume, cover letter, and an air-check to Hiring@lostcoastcommunications.com.

Candidates that do not have an air-check will not be considered. 

 

 

Lost Coast Communications, Inc is an E.O.E.