Charleston Media Solutions of South Carolina is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. As such, we have an “open application” policy.
About Us:
At Charleston Media Solutions (formerly Charleston Radio Group) we’re a dynamic sales team in Charleston, SC, looking for a motivated Sales Coordinator to join our growing team.
Interested in working for a company that has its finger on the pulse of the Lowcountry? Are you passionate about bringing the best live, local radio and diverse digital services to the local community?
Charleston Media Solutions is currently hiring for the following positions:
- Sales Coordinator
- IT Network Support Specialist
- Sales Account Executive
- Traffic Manager
Job Title: Sales Coordinator
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment? Are you a detail-oriented problem-solver with a passion for communication? If so, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional customer service through inbound and outbound phone calls with clients and employees
- Create and maintain accurate sales records using Microsoft 360 programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Generate sales proposals and contracts, ensuring all details are accurate and complete.
- Support and coordinate with sales team to assist in achieving budgetary goals
- Assist with marketing initiatives and research potential sales opportunities.
- Maintain a positive and professional demeanor while representing the company.
Qualifications:
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 360 (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
- Comfort with making and receiving phone calls is essential.
- A motivated and self-directed individual with a positive attitude.
- Experience within the media industry a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing media company.
- Be part of a fun and collaborative team environment.
- Work in the beautiful city of Charleston, SC.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Terika Redden tredden@charlestonmediasolutions.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Job Title: IT Network Support Specialist
Company Description
Saga Communications, Inc. (dba Charleston Media Solutions) is a broadcast company that acquires, develops, and operates radio stations in 26 markets, including 75 Fm and 33 AM radio stations. Its strategy is to operate top billing radio stations in mid-sized markets with a focus on decentralized local management responsible for day-to-day operations. Saga began operations in 1986 and became a publicly traded company in December 1992.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role in one of America’s most beautiful and fastest growing cities – Charleston, SC – for an IT Network Support Specialist. The IT Network Support Specialist will be responsible for technical support, troubleshooting desktop computers and providing help desk support with a focus on information technology.
Qualifications
- Experience in Technical Support and Troubleshooting
- Knowledge of Desktop Computers and Information Technology
- Experience in Help Desk Support
- Excellent Communication and Customer Service Skills
- Ability to Work in Team Environment
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in information technology or Related Field.
Experience in configuring and maintaining network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points is beneficial. If this sounds like the perfect career for you, please send your resume to jobs@charlestonmediasolutions.com.
Saga Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Title: Sales Account Executive
Description:
Are you looking for great career with the best media company in the business, where success is up to you? Do you have a passion for helping local businesses grow and succeed through integrated radio and digital solutions? If this sounds like you, the Charleston Media Solutions has the perfect career for you. This position is a unique opportunity for a business-to-business sales professional to join our team of highly successful marketing consultants. In this role, you’ll get the flexibility to manage your own time and the ability to grow your income as a result of your efforts. Only self-starters with a great work ethic and the desire to succeed need apply. We have a great office environment, offer full benefits and work in a fun industry – just a few of the reasons why we have a very low turnover rate. If this sounds like the perfect career for you, please send your resume to jobs@charlestonmediasolutions.com. Charleston Media Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
Charleston Media Solutions of South Carolina is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. As such, we have an “open application” policy.
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Job Title: Traffic Manager
Description:
Saga Communications is looking for a full-time dual-role position for our properties in Hilton Head and Charleston to join our talented support staff. We are looking for a hardworking individual that has a working knowledge of the traffic and continuity department and can assist in sales support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Understanding or willing to learn our traffic and continuity system
- Ability to create proposals with sales team
- Ability to talk to clients and handle challenging situations with grace
- Oversee the commercial logs for four stations
- Participates in station Programming, Promotions, and Sales meetings and events
- Other duties as assigned
Charleston Media Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants send resumes to tredden@charlestonmediasolutions.com.
Saga Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Sales Account Executive
Traffic Manager
Visit the Charleston Media Solutions site to contact us and learn more about who we are and what we do.
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2024 ANNUAL EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT
CHARLESTON MEDIA SOLUTIONS
| Stations: | WAVF(FM), Hanahan, SC WCKN(FM), Moncks Corner, SC WXST(FM), Hollywood, SC |
| WSPO (AM), Charleston, SC WMXZ (FM), Isle of Palms, SC |
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| Reporting Period: | August 1, 2023 – July 31st, 2024 |
| No. of Full-time Employees: | More than 10 |
During the Reporting Period, a total of 2 full-time positions were filled. The information required by FCC Rule 73.2080(c)(5) is provided in the charts that follow.
INITIATIVES
The employment unit engaged in the following broad outreach initiatives in accordance with various elements of FCC Rule 73.2080(c)(2):
| Participated in job fairs by station personnel who have substantial responsibility in making hiring decisions. | 3.09.24 – Our stations participated in the 2024 Charleston Black Expo. The mission of the Black Expo is to promote economic development through increased exposure for minority-owned businesses. CRG’S radio stations WXST, WXST-HD2, and WSPO had booths set-up at the Event. Personalities from each of the 3 stations engaged with Expo attendees providing them with employment opportunities with Charleston Media Solutions.
4.17.24 – SC Broadcasting Association Job Fair in Columbia, SC. It was attended by Special Project Director and Office Manager. Open positions job descriptions were handed out to candidates. |
| Established an internship program designed to assist members of the community to acquire skills needed for broadcasting employment. | 1 intern for the Summer of 2023. She attends North Carolina A&T. |
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Participated in scholarship programs designed to assist students interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting. |
Academic All-Stars is an annual program hosted by WXST personality Geno Jones. Each weekday during the school year, once the first set of report cards are released, family’s nominate children who either have received straight A’s or have had perfect attendance. Each weekday, a new child is recognized and honored as an “Academic All-Star”. |
| Sponsored at least 2 events in the community designed to inform and educate the public as to employment opportunities in broadcasting. | 8/26/23 Boyz to Men Conference held at West Ashley High School. This event was hosted by Palmetto Hope Network. WXST-FM/Star 99.7’s Geno Jones was a featured afternoon speaker at this conference. As part of his presentation, Geno spoke of the importance of employment and having a job. He also shared his experiences and career opportunities in the broadcasting industry.
10/15/23 Town of Mount Pleasant Children’s Day Festival. WCKN-FM was a partner in the annual Town of Mount Pleasant Children’s Day Festival. At the station booth at the festival, WCKN personality Brian Cleary recorded voices of festival Goers to give to those in attendance to let them see What it would be like to be “on the air”. Those Recordings were played back so the individuals could hear their recorded voice. He also showed Them how audio affects could be placed on there Voice to better showcase their broadcasting skills. |
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LIST OF POSITIONS FILLED
| Date of Hire | Job Title | Recruitment Source Referring Hiree |
| 03/11/2024
06/17/2024 |
Account Executive
Account Executive |
Employee Referral
Employee Referral |
INTERVIEWEE REFERRAL SOURCE SUMMARY
Total Number of Persons Interviewed during the Reporting Period: 5
| Recruitment Sources Used in Preceding Year | Number of Persons
Interviewed that the Source Referred |
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| Stations’ Websites | 02 | |
| Referral | 03 |
| Business/Agency | Address | City, State, Zip | Phone | |
| N | BWC Products, Inc. | 9516 Hamburg Rd. | Ladson, SC. 29456 | 843.873.0474 |
| N | Berkeley Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 968 | Moncks Corner, SC 29461 | 843-761-8238 |
| N | Carousel Early Childhood Center, Inc | 1083 Jenkins Rd. | Charleston, SC. 29407 | 843.763.2378 |
| N | Charleston Southern University/Student Employment Office | 9200 University Blvd. | Charleston, SC. 29406 | 843.863.8019 |
| N | Chronicle | 1111 King Street | Charleston, SC 29403 | 843-723-2785 |
| N | Claflin University | 400 Magnolia Street | Orangeburg, SC 29115 | 803-535-5000 |
| N | College of Charleston/Univ. of Charleston | 66 George Street, | Charleston, SC 29424 | 843.953.5692 |
| N | Governor’s Office of Small & Minority Business Enterprise | 1205 Pendleton Street RM 437 | Columbia, SC 29201 | 803-734-0564 |
| N | Golden Girls Management DBA TC’s Soul Café | P.O. Box 60673 | N. Charleston, SC. 29405 | 843.745.6242 |
| N | James L. Dooley & Associates | 266 Coleman Blvd., Ste 102 | Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 | 843-856-0544 |
| N | Limestone College | 1115 College Drive | Gaffney, SC. 29340 | 800.795.7151 |
| N | LowCountry Panorama | P.O. Box 11205 | Columbia, SC 29211-1205 | 843-548-7776 |
| N | Medical University of SC | 171 Ashley Ave. | Charleston, SC. 29425 | 843.792.2300 |
| N | Phlegar & Associates | 566 Flambeau Retreat | Mt. Pleasant, SC. 29464 | 843.971.0510 |
| N | SC State University | 300 College Street, NE | Orangeburg, SC 29115 | 203-536-7000 |
| N | South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Dept. | 4360 Dorchester Rd. | N. Charleston, SC. 29405 | 843.740.1610 |
| N | The Post and Courier | 134 Columbus St. | Charleston, SC. 29403-4800 | 843-577-1111 |
| Y | Thomas Halasz University of South Carolina | Close Bldg., 6th Floor | Columbia, SC 29201 | 803-777-7280 |
| Y | Trident One Stop Career Center | 1930 Hanahan Rd. | N. Charleston, SC. 29406 | 843.574.1826 |
| Y | Trident Urban League Inc. | PO Box 20249 | Charleston, SC 29413 | 843-965-4037 |
| Y | WXST Website | www.star997.com | Charleston, SC 29492 | 843-972-1100 |
| Y | WCKN Website | www.925kickincountry.com | Charleston, SC 29492 | 843-972-1100 |
| Y | WAVF Website | www.1017chuckfm.com | Charleston, SC 29492 | 843-972-1100 |
| Y | WSPO Website | www.heavenradiofm.com | Charleston, SC 29492 | 843-972-1100 |
| Y | WMXZ Website | www.mix959.com | Charleston, SC 29492 | 843-972-00 |
