News Reporter and Sports Play by Play Announcer

The Spencer Media Group is looking to hire a full-time News Reporter and Sports Play-by-Play Announcer.

We value creativity and the desire to win. We’re looking for someone who has the skills and ability to gather and write local news stories, conduct interviews for audio actualities, anchor local newscasts and post stories on website and social media, etc.

This person will also be responsible for doing play-by-play of regional High School football and basketball games during the season.  Some evenings and weekends will be required.

Previous on-air experience is preferred but not required.  The right person for this position will need to live in Spencer, Iowa (or surrounding area). We need someone who understands small-market, local radio and is willing to be involved in the community.

SMG’s group of 4 stations covers over 9 counties in northwest Iowa, including the Iowa Great Lakes.  Northwest Iowa is a beautiful place to live, work and raise a family.  Learn more about our stations:  www.northwestiowanow.com; www.bigcountry1077.com; www.more1049.com; and www.pureoldiesspencer.com.

The Spencer Media Group is owned and operated by Saga Communications – a company that invests back into their stations and their people! SMG offers great benefits including – health, vision, dental and 401K.

Send us your cover letter, resume, audio demo(s), and references.  No phone calls.  No voicetrack inquiries.  Saga Communications of Iowa, LLC is an EOE.

Kevin Tlam
SMG Operations Manager
P.O. Box 260
Spencer, Iowa  51301
ktlam@spencermediagrp.com