Part Time On Air Host for WBEN & WGR Buffalo at Audacy, Inc.

Buffalo, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

50.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Content Creation, Live Broadcasting, Social Media Management, FCC License Protection, Control Board Operation, Production Work, Communication, Creative Skills, Studio Audio Equipment Knowledge, News Sense, On-Air Presence, Quick Thinking, Listener Connection, Show Preparation

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

Overview Job Title: Audacy Buffalo Part-time / Fill-in host positions Department: Programming Reporting To: Brand Manager Employment Type: Part-Time Work Arrangement: Onsite Audacy Buffalo - WGR SportsRadio 550 and NewsRadio 930 WBEN are seeking fill-in, part time hosts. WGR SportsRadio 550, The Voice of the Fans and NewsRadio 930 WBEN Buffalo, Western New York’s trusted news and talk leader, are seeking energetic, engaging, and impactful Part-Time / Fill-In Show Hosts to join our Audacy Buffalo team. As one of the region’s most respected stations, WBEN has built a legacy of delivering timely news, insightful commentary, and meaningful community conversation. If you have a sharp news sense, a dynamic personality, and a love for live radio, we’d love to hear your voice on NewsRadio 930 WBEN. WGR SportsRadio 550 is a cornerstone of Buffalo’s sports culture, serving as a central voice, connecting fans across Western New York while fostering a strong sense of community through live coverage, local discussion, and shared passion for the Bills and Sabres. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator with a strong on-air presence, quick thinking, and a passion for connecting with listeners on a local and national level. This role requires flexibility to fill in across various dayparts, contribute to show preparation, and maintain WBEN and WGR’s high standard of credibility and professionalism. The anticipated starting salary range for New York-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $50.00/Hr.. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity. This is an evergreen posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a roster of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application. Responsibilities What You'll Do: Create original content and performing live broadcasts that are entertaining and informative. Host live broadcasts that are entertaining and informative. Participate and create original content for all social media platforms; managing online personality presence Protect the station’s FCC license Monitor the music and commercial logs for the airshift Ensure that promotions and contests are executed properly Operate the control board and perform production work Other duties as required by management Qualifications More About You: Candidates must exude personality and not be afraid to have strong opinions as well as possess the ability to entertain in person. This unique individual should possess a strong media background and have an interest in local, national and political news and topics of human interest. Required & Preferred: Must be an excellent communicator with strong creative skills. Must have working knowledge of studio audio equipment necessary for on-air execution. Knowledge of the format and audience required. Important Notes: Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding. #LI-SG1 About Us Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. EEO Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

The host will be responsible for creating original, entertaining, and informative content while performing live broadcasts across WBEN and WGR platforms. This includes participating in social media content creation, protecting the station's FCC license, and ensuring proper execution of promotions and contests.