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Title: Engagement Director/On-Air Host/KGBI
VP Area: VP - Media
Department: KGBI - Omaha
Position Compensation: $54,900 - $61,000
Location: Life 100.7 - Omaha - Media

Who We Are:
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Position Summary:
Create and execute KGBI Engagement efforts. Develop and nurture relationships with listeners, local ministries, churches and community groups in an effort to increase the visibility and impact of KGBI in the Omaha area. Provide live, on air announcing complementing the ministry of KGBI.

Key Responsibilities:
Engagement:
• Acquire new listeners and strengthen the station’s relationship with current listeners.
• Develop, plan, and coordinate all Engagement efforts including community outreach events, on-air promotion, digital and
• social media efforts, marketing and other station related initiatives.
• Make recommendations and proposals to the Station Manager and Program Director on how to increase community
• awareness of the station.
• Work with the Program Director and administrative staff to collect new names for the station data base at all community
• appearances, contests, concerts and outreach events.
• Secure prizes and premiums.
• Develop Media relationships within the greater Omaha area; provide the Network Marketing team with information for
• press releases.
On-Air Host:
• Host a daily (Mon-Fri), on-air music segment, providing compelling content for the target demographic within station
• format guidelines, as determined by the Program Director. Daily preparation time is required in addition to digital and
• social media contributions.
• Weekend on-air shift (voice track) as assigned by the Program Director.
• Assist with or host podcasts as assigned.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

Qualifications:
Required:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous promotions/event planner experience a minimum of one year; three years strongly preferred
• Previous broadcast experience a plus
Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

Key Skills:
• Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for work-related purposes.
• Financial Oversight: Experience managing budgets and financial resources within assigned responsibilities.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Background Check: Must pass initial and ongoing background checks as a condition of employment.

Work Environment:
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

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