Who We Are:
KING FM 103.9 is a 100kw station in North Central Nebraska with a large coverage area playing the best mix of country music from the 90s, 2000s and Today. Greatest Hit’s 93.9 & AM 1060 is a 1000-watt AM station and a translator that features the best of the Top 40 hits from the 70’s & 80’s. We are community focused and pride ourselves with the best News, Sports and Weather coverage in the area.
Job Summary:
Operations Manager / Morning Show Host: this position will oversee the daily technical, programming, & administrative functions of our radio stations, ensuring seamless on-air broadcasting, regulatory compliance (FCC) and equipment functionality. The Operations Manager will also host a daily morning show designed to inform, entertain, & accompany listeners during their mourning routine. We need a person with a strong, authentic chemistry to deliver a mix of news, weather, pop culture, interviews and comedy segments, while also being able to do remote broadcasts from businesses in our coverage area. This is a live and local position that requires you to be based in the Ord community.
Key duties include:
· Programming & Content: Managing on-air operations, live & voice-tracking, and creating/producing station imaging and promos.
· Technical Operations: Maintaining audio production equipment, managing automation systems and music scheduling (e.g., Skyla / Music One), and ensuring high-quality, continuous on-air sound.
· Compliance & Licensing: Ensuring all broadcasts meet FCC regulations, including maintaining public files and managing legal identification.
· Staff Management: Scheduling, training, and supporting board operators, on-air talent, and play-by-play announcers.
· Strategic Planning: Collaborating with management on equipment acquisition, and audience growth strategies.
Key Skills & Requirements
· Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of digital audio editing and radio automation software.
· Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with music and station programming.
· Leadership & Communication: Ability to manage employees, resolve conflicts, and work with sales/engineering teams.
Daily Responsibilities
Log Maintenance: Reviewing transmitter and traffic logs to ensure legal compliance as well as building weekly music logs.
System Oversight: Monitoring broadcast plant systems and troubleshooting technical issues.
Collaboration: Working with Sales Promotions to maximize digital assets and station branding.
Morning Show Host:
• Create original and compelling content for Morning Show
• Participate in and develop original content for social media platforms; managing online personality presence
• Collaborate with other employees to develop unique content for show • Engage with audience on air, online and in person • Conduct regularly scheduled meetings. • Make appearances to promote the station, show, and sponsors.
• Keeping up with local and national trends in lifestyle and music
Required & Preferred:
• 5+ years On Air experience preferred • Solid production skills and working knowledge of studio audio equipment, including digital systems such as Skyla, Adobe Audition etc.
• Proficiency in social media/digital content creation
• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.
Location: Ord, NE
Contact Name: Mark Jensen
Send your resume, references and audio to the email address listed below. E-Mail: mwbbroadcasting@hotmail.com