On-Air / Commercial Traffic Coordinator

Position:                                            On-Air / Commercial Traffic

Status:                                                           Full-Time / Salary / Mid Level

Reporting Responsibilities:              Reports to the Vice President of Operations & Programming (VPOP) and Program Director (PD)

Date Posted:                                      February 7, 2018

To Apply:                                            Send resume & cover letter with subject line “On-Air/Commercial Traffic” to jobs@lightning100.com

Lightning 100 is Nashville’s Independent Radio Station (WRLT 100.1 FM).  Our mission is to be Nashville’s “lifestyle” AAA music station by connecting listeners with local, national, and emerging artists, events, businesses, non-profits, and concerts. We are not just a radio station–our product offerings include WRLT-FM, events, concerts, Live On The Green Music Festival, adventure club, on-demand video/audio, and much more.

We continue to grow in these areas and wish to fill a full-time On-Air/Commercial Traffic position. We are seeking a creative, technically savvy, hard-working, team oriented person with the skills needed to successfully navigate multiple functions.  The ideal candidate comes from a similar station/company where their unique skills have been successfully utilized across multiple departments.  

Job Requirements

We are seeking someone with at least three years of relevant experience in the following areas:

·         Production Studio – imaging production, commercial production, podcasting, creative writing, and directing voice talent with Pro-tools proficiency for quick turn-around times.  Expectations: One who can remain cool, calm, and collected in high stress studio and on-location recording situations capturing  live performances of some of today’s most talented Triple A acts.

·         On-air Personality – Live & voice tracked; ability to prepare, produce, conduct, and edit meaningful and interesting recorded or live interviews; proven social media competence to  promote your brand as well as the company brand.  Expectations:  AAA music knowledge a must; Pro-Tools proficiency; and ENCO/DADS or equivalent system experience preferred. Knowledge of or a desire to learn the local Nashville music scene.

·         Traffic (Commercial) – Virtual Traffic system (or similar automated broadcast traffic system) Client contract order input, log maintenance/reconciliation, production and affidavit completion.

·         Live Events – On stage host, working the sound and remote broadcast board, as well as general “behind the scenes” event production work.  Expectations: Can enhance our weekly, monthly and flagship events with promotional and brand ambassador presence via personal appearances and social media.

·         Interactive/On-demand audio/video – Creation, production, and distribution of compelling music centric content.

Job Qualifications

·         Must be a professional and a proven team player. Positive “we can do this” attitude.

·         Ability to work independently as well as with a team

·         Able to back up sick or on vacation team-members on critical as well on non-critical tasks required for the operation of the station.

·         Perform other such duties as may be required for the operation of the station with cooperative attitude.

·         Strong attention to detail

·         Knowledge of Nashville’s local music landscape

·         Must be able to work long and/or unusual hours as schedules and events require, including evenings/weekends/holidays

·         Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

·         Must be able to be productive in to an open office environment with ongoing distractions

·         Problem solving skills.  Not dependent on others to troubleshoot solutions to issues (after appropriate training).

To apply, please submit current resume, cover letter, and other additions that highlight your accomplishments in the areas detailed above (air-checks, samples of show production, self-authored/produced commercials & imaging, creative writing samples, social media posts, etc.) to jobs@lightning100.com with subject line “On-Air/Commercial Traffic Postion”.   Tuned In Broadcasting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  For more information on our company, please visit Lightning100.com