Production Director & Morning Show Personality/Co-Host

Overview Production Director / Morning Show Personality/Co-Host at KILJ Radio AM/FM, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. KILJ is an independently owned, locally focused radio station serving southeast Iowa since 1970. Learn more about us at . Job Responsibilities Be the on-air morning personality Monday-Friday, including co-hosting a 30-minute morning talk show daily. Serve as morning board operator; ensure the schedule is timely and accurate. Write and create commercials, often working with clients to create these spots; retrieve produced spots from ad agencies; handle large sales packages. Pull weekly shows and edit on-air programs. Schedule and conduct interviews with community organizations, businesses, and elected officials. Serve as the Emergency Alert Director; duties include running weekly tests and completing weekly paperwork. Learn the station’s software and technology; troubleshoot and resolve issues in coordination with the engineer and technical support. Manage our social media content (Facebook, Spotify, Instagram) and learn the inner workings of our website. Update and maintain the community calendar on . Responsible for programming including markets, weather, and special programs. Shifts may include covering breaking news, board operation, engineering programs, live broadcasts, sales remotes, severe weather updates/cancelations, and other duties directed. Maintain EEO Reports as required by FCC. Qualifications Pleasant, well-controlled voice. With a small staff, ability to be a team player. Quality writing and editing skills with proficient grammar. Self-starter, self-motivated, mature, friendly, and responsible. Experience with Adobe Audition and AudioVault is a plus. Knowledge in broadcasting and broadcast technology is a plus. Graphic design skills and video editing are a plus. Knowledge of people, places, and events in Southeast Iowa is beneficial. Strong written and oral communication skills are a must; we are willing to train the right candidate. The position is full-time and includes some night, weekend, and holiday shifts. This position reports to the general manager. Salary is based on experience in broadcasting and audio/visual media production and knowledge of Southeast Iowa. How to Apply Apply by submitting your cover letter, resume, and a voice sample (MP3 preferred) by 5 pm on Friday, August 15, 2025, to Kadie Johannson, General Manager of KILJ, via email at , or in person or by mail to the address below: KILJ Radio2411 Radio DriveMt. Pleasant, IA 52641 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08