Part Time On-Air Personality

#26-1237

Business Unit

WKRQ-FM

Employee Classification

Part Time Regular

About Us

Hubbard Cincinnati is a full-service media company with legendary radio stations and cutting-edge digital solutions, provided by our award winning full service digital agency 2060 Digital. We serve the Greater Cincinnati community and offer a menu of marketing services including radio, full-service digital, influencer marketing, creative services, custom content, podcasts and events. At Hubbard, we're looking for the best people in local media to help build dominant brands that connect consumers and advertisers to build better businesses and communities. We succeed by always doing the right thing with focus, urgency, and passion.

Job Overview

WKRQ (Q102), a Hubbard Radio station, is seeking an energetic, creative, and engaging Part-Time On-Air Personality to entertain listeners, create compelling content, and represent the station both on-air and in the community. This role requires a strong passion for contemporary pop culture, music, social media, and connecting with audiences across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate is a team player who is reliable, self-motivated, and understands that today’s radio personality is a content creator, brand ambassador, and community influencer.

Job Responsibilities

• Host live and/or voice-tracked air shifts while delivering an entertaining, authentic, and engaging presentation.

• Prepare compelling on-air content including topical breaks, artist information, lifestyle content, and local community stories.

• Operate broadcast automation systems and studio equipment in accordance with FCC regulations and company policies.

• Record commercial, promotional, and imaging production as assigned.

• Create original digital content for station websites, social media platforms, podcasts, and mobile apps.

• Participate in station promotions, contests, remote broadcasts, and community appearances.

• Maintain a consistent and professional social media presence that supports the Q102 brand.

• Collaborate with programming, promotions, sales, and digital teams on station initiatives.

• Represent station and clients through endorsement and influencer programs.

• Monitor music, entertainment, and pop culture trends to ensure relevant, timely content.

• Maintain accurate program logs and complete required administrative duties.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous on-air radio experience preferred.

• Strong communication, storytelling, and improvisational skills.

• Excellent knowledge of current hit music, entertainment, pop culture, and social media trends.

• Ability to connect with listeners in a genuine and conversational style.

• Experience with radio automation systems and audio editing software is preferred.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and fill-in opportunities.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for station appearances.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Creative thinker with strong content development abilities.

• Comfortable creating audio, video, and social-first content.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Professional appearance and demeanor when representing Hubbard Radio in public.

• Ability to accept coaching and continually develop on-air performance.

• Physical Requirements - Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to multi-task with a variety of duties while producing the show. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and board controls as well as general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.) for extended periods of time. Wear headsets and be confined to a specific space during the course of work. Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

Success in this role means creating meaningful connections with audiences on-air, online, on social media, and in the community while supporting the Q102 brand across all platforms.

Additional Information

This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations. For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/"

Req Affirmative Action Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Req Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.