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12/13/23

Event Coordinator/Sales Assistant

Are you that person everyone turns to when they are in need of throwing a successful party?  They come to you because you’re fun, creative, energetic, well-organized, AND have the unique ability to get volunteers to assist you?  River Radio is looking for an Event & Marketing Coordinator that will be tasked with assisting our six radio stations in being everywhere possible throughout Southern Illinois.

Organize and execute our annual Elegance Expo, HerrinFesta Italiana, DuQuoin State Fair, St. Jude Radiothon, Charitable Fundraiser Events, Station Live Broadcasts, and a whole lot more!  You will also be assisting our Sales & Marketing Department with developing new & exciting ways to get results for our client partners.  You must be proficient with computer graphics and have thorough hands on experience with Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office software.

If it sounds like I just described YOU, then what are you waiting for?  Put together your resume and include a cover letter explaining why you feel I described YOU and why YOU should be our next Event & Marketing Coordinator.  Send it to clark@riverradio.net.  No phone calls please.  River Radio is an equal opportunity employer.


12/12/23

Creative Services Director / Afternoon Drive. Strong production skills & desire to represent the region’s country leader at remotes, events, concerts. You will be joining a stable, cohesive team of passionate pros at a locally programmed station. This is the first opening in a decade for the reigning Illinois Broadcasters Station of the Year.

     This position requires knowledge and ability of creative thinking, commercial writing, producing and managing talent and producers. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are a must. Proficient in audio editing software and computer skills (Adobe Audition / WideOrbit / Windows 10 PC / Microsoft Office / more), Must be a team player and ability to solve problems creatively and proficiently and be a liaison between Sales, Traffic and Programming Depts.

Regular social media and website updates, live broadcasts, and voice tracking a
shift on another station is required.

If you love local radio, having fun, working hard and are a team player, this gig could be what you’re looking for. Cover letter, resume, commercial writing examples, production/editing examples & air-check to tracym@riverradio.net. No phone calls, please.

River Radio of Southern Illinois, a division of Max Media, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


12/4/23

On-air pro for New Country Z100 Afternoon Drive.

Strong production skills and desire to represent the region’s country leader at remotes, events, concerts. You will be joining a stable, cohesive team of passionate pros at a locally programmed station. This is the first opening in a decade for the reigning Illinois Broadcasters Station of the Year. Additional responsibilities will include: regular social media and website updates, commercial production, live broadcasts, and voice tracking a shift on one of our other stations. If you love local radio, having fun, working hard and are a team player, this gig could be what you’re looking for. Cover letter, resume, and air-check to tracym@riverradio.net. No phone calls, please. River Radio of Southern Illinois, a division of Max Media, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


11/15/23

6 station cluster in Marion-Carbondale area is looking to hire a talented, motivated salesperson to grow existing accounts and secure new business. This is a full-time account executive opportunity. Experience helpful, but not required. Working knowledge of digital advertising and social media marketing is a huge plus. Send cover letter and resume to clark@riverradio.net. No calls please. River Radio is an equal opportunity employer.


7/1/23

River Radio of southern Illinois is now taking applications for Part-Time Entry Level Programming Positions for our group of 6 Radio Stations. We are looking for individuals to work as Board Operators and Announcers for our music stations as well as for our Sports and News stations. Prior radio experience is preferred but not required. If you are interested, please send an e-mail with resume and air check to tomm@riverradio.net, No Phone Calls Please. River Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


12/5/2

RIVER RADIO of Southern Illinois seeks Digital Media Manager
River Radio of Southern Illinois seeks a Digital Media Manager to lead our
website and digital media division. Responsibilities include keeping digital
platforms up -to-date, implementing digital promotion elements, contesting, posting
video and audio clips and identifying sales opportunities while assisting account
executives with digital sales efforts.
You MUST be a self-starter, have excellent judgment, superb communication
skills and great writing abilities while being a team player. Applicant must have
knowledge of and ability to use social media as well as a background in website
management. Experience with web publishing software, and Photoshop is required.
Basic HTML skills and video editing experience are preferred.
Email your resume along with a cover letter explaining why your abilities match
what we are looking for and why we should consider you for this position to
clark@riverradio.net.
No phone calls will be accepted. River Radio is an equal opportunity employer.


9/23/22

River Radio of Southern Illinois (Max Media) has an immediate opening for a Creative Services Director.   Successful candidates will have experience in creative writing, script writing, radio broadcast style writing and digital production.   River Radio is looking for a Creative Services Director that will be tasked with working with our Sales Department to craft creative and effective radio advertisements for our six radio stations broadcasting throughout southern Illinois.  If you believe you have what it takes to be a successful part of our team email a cover letter and resume to clark@riverradio.net.

No phone calls accepted.  River Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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