On-air Radio DJ - Substitute

Lost Coast Communications

Posted: Nov. 1, 2024

Lost Coast Communications is seeking a substitute DJ for our 4 radio stations!

Founded in 1996, Lost Coast Communications is setting the standard for innovative radio and digital media in a small rural community. We have received the National Association of Broadcasters Service to America Award, an Edward R Murrow Award for best radio documentary, and twice won the Radio Mercury Award.

Our success comes from our superior production and service in combination with our deep commitment to Humboldt County. We are hyper-local, involved throughout the community, and dedicated to serving our listeners, our readers and our advertisers.

Our various properties include local radio stations KHUM, KWPT “The Point”, KSLuG, KLGE “The Lounge” as well as our news blog The Lost Coast Outpost (www.LostCoastOutpost.com) which has the highest web traffic of any website in Humboldt County history.

Big news on the horizon! We are relocating our offices to Old Town Eureka in the recently renovated Carson building on 3rd and F streets. Not only are we moving to the heart of the county, but we are installing all brand new broadcast equipment and building a multi media room. Plus, we’re combining both Lost Coast Outpost and radio into one shared space. As Humboldt County’s media company, innovation is our goal. We’re locally owned, locally operated, and deeply committed to our community.

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.

Candidates that can also curate and create social media content are highly encouraged to apply. Regular weekly hours are available for this added task.

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.

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.