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About Us:
Charleston Media Solutions (formerly Charleston Radio Group) gives businesses the ability to merge on-air, digital and on-site brand attribution with exclusive access to interact with potential customers.
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:
- Radio Program Director & Brand Manager (Morning Drive Cohost)
- Sales Account Executive
Job Title: Radio Program Director & Brand Manager (Morning Drive Cohost)
Charleston Media Solutions, a division of Saga Communications, Charleston’s leading radio group, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Director and Morning Personality with a passion for on-air performance to join our top-rated radio station, Mix 95.9.
The Opportunity:
This is a rare opportunity to join a winning team and make your mark on Charleston radio! As Program Director, you’ll wear two hats: cohosting the hugely successful “2 Girls and a Guy” morning show alongside the talented Brooke Ryan and Tanya Brown AND leading our entire radio station to even greater heights.
Responsibilities:
- Co-Host “2 Girls and a Guy” Morning Drive Show (6 AM-10 AM):
- Deliver engaging, informative, and entertaining content with a strong sense of humor.
- Develop compelling on-air banter and chemistry with co-hosts.
- Conduct interviews with guests and participate in listener interaction.
- Blend into the already successful talent.
- Program Director:
- Develop and execute a strategic program guide to maximize audience engagement and ratings.
- Supervise and mentor on-air talent, ensuring content quality and consistency.
- Manage station budget and resources effectively.
- Create and maintain a strong brand identity for the station across all platforms.
- Leverage social media and website marketing expertise to build a loyal following.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activity to identify strategic opportunities.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of experience as a Program Director in a medium to large market.
- Minimum 7 years of experience hosting or co-hosting a morning show (or other shifts) with a proven ability to adapt to mornings.
- Strong on-air presence with excellent communication, improv, and storytelling skills.
- Deep understanding of radio broadcasting principles and FCC regulations.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Expertise in social media and website marketing to build brand awareness.
- Passionate about radio, music, and the Charleston community.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
What We Offer:
- Be part of a winning team at Charleston’s most treasured radio group!
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to cohost a top-rated radio show and make a significant impact.
- Work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Ready to join the team?
Please submit your resume to Operations Manager: Stephen Crumbley at jobs@charlestonmediasolutions.com
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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 Radio Group 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@charlestonradiogroup.com. Charleston Radio Group is an equal opportunity employer.
Charleston Radio Group of South Carolina is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. As such, we have an “open application” policy.
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2024 ANNUAL EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT
CHARLESTON RADIO GROUP
| 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 Radio Group.
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 |
