WCSG On-Air Host

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Salaried

REPORTS TO: WCSG Program Director

DEPT: Radio

LOCATION: WCSG – Grand Rapids, MI

SUMMARY:

This person is responsible to grow the listening audience for WCSG and its [Name of show] Show through the execution of communicating compelling content on WCSG, on the station’s website and social media platforms, and through remote/event appearances. This person also assists with the production of WCSG’s sponsor announcements and assists with on-air imaging production (liners, sweeps, spots, etc.) The core of Cornerstone University is defined and driven by its Christ-centered mission and Biblical confession.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Host/produce WCSG Show (Morning, Mid-day, or Evening, as assigned)
  • Regular prep and follow-up through air checks
  • Develop a consistent quality and quantity of listener interaction via phone, mail, email, FaceBook/other social media
  • Enhance listening rapport/relationships through station associated events and on-site broadcast appearances
  • Mon-Fri live/Sat tracked
• Assist the WCSG Program Director with writing and producing:
  • Sponsor announcements
  • Liners, sweepers, and imaging pieces
  • Spots for WCSG events, promotional activities
• Fill-in, as needed, for vacationing/ill on-air personalities
• Serve as a representative of Radio 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.
• Other duties may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Experience in the Christian music non-com radio field.
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience drive-time on air work.
• Highest standard of personal and professional integrity.
• Ministry/service orientation; team player.

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.