WCSG On-Air Host and Digital Media Producer

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Salaried

REPORTS TO: Program Director

DEPT: WCSG

LOCATION: Grand Rapids, MI; WCSG Studio

SUMMARY:

WCSG is looking for an exceptional radio professional who is ready to become an On-Air Host and Digital Media Producer. As part of the programming team, your work is focused on our loyal listeners. Your expertise will seek new ways to deepen listener engagement and delivery of content in a strategic environment. The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Digital Media Producer
  • Grow WCSG’s audience through compelling content and the staff who produce it?
  • Assist the Program Director, in conjunction with the Marketing Director, in the development and execution non-terrestrial content for online presence of:
    • Video recording and production
    • Podcast recording and production
  • Serve as backup and fill-in for:
    • Scheduling music logs and Program logs
  • Liaison with other departments for:
    • Contesting and station promotions (Marketing)
    • Station personality appearances at events, remotes (Marketing)
    • Donor and business development education and solicitation (Development/Business/Marketing)
    • Website content (Marketing/Integration)
    • Station Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, podcast content
• On-Air Host:
  • Host/produce WCSG programming as requested
  • Fill for on-air shifts when called upon, including Drive-Time shifts.
  • Regular prep and follow-up through air checks for on-air shift.
  • Develop a consistent quality and quantity of listener interaction via phone, mail, email, Facebook/other social media as it pertains to on-air shift.
  • Enhance listening rapport/relationships through station associated events and on-site broadcast appearances.
  • Mon-Sun tracked or live depending on specified on-air shift
  • Serve as a front-facing representative of WCSG and Cornerstone University at various events and activities
  • Employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.

• All Cornerstone University employees will regularly interact with students in a variety of projects, activities, and settings. As such all employees are expected to serve as Christian leaders and mentors by effectively living a gospel-centered lifestyle, ministering and discipling through a biblical worldview.

  • Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• 3 -5 years Drive Time on-air work or relatable experience

• 1-3 years of Video and Audio production experience

• Experience within the Christian music non-com radio industry

• Personnel coaching/management

• Collaborative mindset

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.

• A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”

• Four other foundational pillars, along with the university’s mission and confession, form Cornerstone’s Core Commitments.

  • The Cornerstone Christian World View
  • The Cornerstone Academic Vision
  • The Cornerstone Beautiful Christian Community
  • The Marriage and Human Sexuality Position Statement

These core commitments convey who we are, what we believe and how we live and work together in community. Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone’s confession and core commitments.