Digital & Radio Content Leader - Utica

Digital & Radio Content Leader – WFRG & WLZW

*This position requires you to work 5-days a week in-office. * 

Take Your Content Leadership Career to the Next Level:

Are you a visionary content leader with a passion for building brands, growing audiences, and developing high-performing talent? At Townsquare Media Group, we’re looking for a dynamic Digital & Radio Content Leader who thrives at the intersection of on-air creativity, digital storytelling, and team leadership.

This full-time, in-office role, is perfect for a dynamic, ambitious, and proven talent with experience in radio and digital content. We’re looking for a true 360-degree creator—someone who can entertain, inform, and inspire across radio, digital, social, and live events—while driving audience growth and revenue impact. You’ll work closely with a collaborative local team and have the opportunity to grow with a digital-first media company built on strong local brands.

This position reports to the Director of Content and holds full brand ownership of one station, including on-air performance and digital content creation.

 

Why Townsquare Media?

Townsquare is a media, entertainment, and digital marketing solutions company dedicated to serving small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. We own and operate 354 radio stations and more than 400 local websites across 74 markets—including trusted Utica/Rome stations.

We combine the power of local media with best-in-class digital solutions to help businesses grow—offering everything from broadcast and digital advertising to SEO, web design, and programmatic marketing.

What You’ll Do:

As the Digital & Radio Content Leader for WFRG & WLZW, you’ll be responsible for driving the vision, performance, and growth of the brand across on-air, digital, social, and live experiences. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will:

• Provide vision, leadership, and day-to-day management for one station brand
• Perform an engaging, entertaining daily on-air show
• Write and publish a minimum of two original articles per weekday air shift on the station website
• Collaborate with the Director of Content on initiatives to elevate brand quality, programming, and events
• Partner with the Market President and leadership team to build and maintain a positive, professional, high-performing culture
• Conduct regular strategy and coaching sessions with air talent, along with brainstorming sessions involving programming, leadership, and sales teams
• Work closely with sales leadership to generate revenue through programming, features, promotions, endorsements, digital platforms, and events
• Recruit, develop, and retain top on-air and digital talent
• Engage audiences daily across the station website, mobile app, and social media platforms including Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram
• Integrate digital and social content seamlessly into on-air programming
• Represent the station at live events, promotions, and partner appearances
• Communicate clearly and effectively across departments and with key stakeholders

 

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of full-time radio experience
• Demonstrated leadership ability with a track record of building successful brands or teams
• Proven, measurable success in audience growth and digital content performance
• Strong understanding of FCC rules and regulations
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills
• Comfort interacting with listeners, clients, and community partners in public settings
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure
• Technical proficiency operating control boards, remote broadcast equipment, and related production tools
• High School Diploma (required)

• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and vehicle (required)

 

What’s In It for You?

We know leadership roles demand a lot—so we offer rewards that matter:

• Competitive salary + bonus program
• 3 weeks PTO + 9 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company-provided laptop
• Casual, high-energy work environment
• Opportunities for upward mobility within a growing media organization
• Company discounts
• Volunteer Time Off—give back to your community
• And much more…

Think You Have What It Takes? Apply Today!

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. 

Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.