Sactown Sports Talk Host

Ready to Make Noise?

If you're passionate about sports, storytelling, and connecting with your community - we want to hear from you.

Sactown Sports is on the hunt for a bold, engaging, and digitally-savvy Talk Show Hostwho's ready to energize our audience across radio, web, and social platforms. If you live and breathe sports, know how to connect with listeners, and thrive in a fast-paced media environment, this is your moment.

We're looking for someone who can deliver compelling content with personality and purpose, both over the air and online. You'll be a key player in shaping our sound, growing our digital footprint, and building a loyal community of fans.

Apply now and bring your voice to Sactown Sports!

Overview

Sactown Sports is looking for a dynamic personality who can engage with our audiences and support our mission by contributing daily on-air, off-air and online content. A successful candidate will deliver remarkable content in an interesting, compelling and entertaining style that attracts the targeted audience, building ratings and digital users. You will be charged with creating exclusive content and regularly contributing to the various digital platforms including, but not limited to regular blogs, podcasts and/or videos, online listener chats and use of other social media platforms in addition to emerging digital technologies.

Note: On-air positions within Bonneville are generally considered onsite roles that require employees to regularly work in our offices/studios with occasional live events and remote broadcasts. Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion.

What You Will Do:

Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Host and deliver informative, entertaining, and engaging content through a daily talk show that connects with the target audience.

• Create exclusive digital content - blogs, articles, podcasts, videos, listeners chats, and more.

• Stay sharp on local and national stories, topics, trends and culture.

• Represent the brands at live events and promotional appearances.

• Operate studio eqipment and manage show elements like call-ins, recorded bits, and live interviews.

• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with producers and team members to develop fresh show ideas.

• Build strong relationshiops with listeners, clients, and colleagues.

• Understand and adhere to FCC regulations and company policies with professionalism and integrity.

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:

• 3+ years of on-air hosting experience (sports format preferred).
• A standout personality that aligns with our mission to build up, connect, celebrate, and inform.
• Deep understanding of audience engagement in a PPM-rated market.
• Technical know-how with studio equipment and audio production tools.
• Strong sports knowledge and the ability to deliver content that's both informative and entertaining.
• Confidence in live settings - interviews, call-ins, and public events.
• Comfort with using digital platforms and emerging media technologies.
• A collaborative spirit and openness to coaching and feedback.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Able to build audience by connecting with listeners / users and generating engagement and loyalty.
• Able to consistently work hours required and flexibility to work outside of regular show hours when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.

• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer keys, radio console, and general office equipment. Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.

• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

• May require a valid driver license

• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

COMPENSATION:

• $72,400 - $90,000 annually. Salary will be determined by an evaluation of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant along with internal and external benchmarks.

• This role is eligible to earn quarterly bonuses based on performance and hitting established metrics.

What We Offer You: Check Out Our Bonneville Benefits!

Employees at Bonneville can enjoy a broad offering of benefits, including:

• Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment

• 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one

• Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one

• Paid leave for new parents under our Medical Maternity and Parental Leave policies

• Opportunities to apply for tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave in addition to paid company holidays

• Paid time off for volunteering

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services

• Access to an entire team of free financial planners

• Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service

• Continuous growth and development opportunities

• Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration