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02/09/2021

New/Sports Director

Raccoon Valley Radio

Company Raccoon Valley Radio
Position New/Sports Director
Jobdescription Raccoon Valley Radio is currently looking for a news/sports position for its Stuart station.

Join a three-station, small market radio station that focuses on the local news with local angles. The coverage area is Guthrie-Adair County. This individual must be a team player and work within a three-person news department. We are an award-winning company and prides itself on being part of the community. Full-Service radio isn’t a typical 8 am-5 pm job, you must be flexible and available to work some weekends and holidays. This position will also include fill-in play by play broadcasting of area sports teams.

If you are the kind of person that is positive, motivated to work in a community, and wants to deliver local news, then please apply to be a part of our team. We will work with the right individual that shows passion, dedication, and can produce high-quality work.

Responsibilities:

Cover meetings and events (including evenings)

Write a minimum of 5 stories daily with one seven-minute interview

Report breaking news/severe weather

Work occasional weekends/holidays

Develop working relationships with community officials and sources

Play-by-play broadcast of football, basketball & baseball games, as well as daily sports stories and weekly Coaches Corner Show

Requirements:

College degree preferred

At least one-year of radio experience preferred

Working knowledge of Adobe Audition or equivalent audio editing software

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Have good written and verbal communication skills

Possess good time management skills

Apply Interested candidates can apply by emailing their resume and cover letter to johnmcgee@raccoonvalleyradio.com. Questions can be directed to John McGee at (515) 465-5357. Raccoon Valley Radio is an equal opportunity employer.

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