Jobs – Charleston Radio Group

Charleston Radio Group 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 Radio Group 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@charlestonrg.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 Radio Group) 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@charlestonradiogroup.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 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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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 Radio Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants send resumes to mailto:tredden@charlestonradiogroup.com.

Saga Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Sales Account Executive

Traffic Manager

Visit the Charleston Radio Group site to contact us and learn more about who we are and what we do.

2023 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

Reporting Period:	August 1, 2022 – July 31^st, 2023
No. of Full-time Employees:	More than 10

During the Reporting Period, a total 1 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.*	3.11.23 – Our stations participated in the 2023 Charleston Black Expo. It is a family-oriented event that exposes the community to business opportunities and resources for the African-American community. CRG provided information on broadcasting employment opportunities, and management members were available to speak with interested candidates. 1.19.23 – We had a in house Job Fair at our office at 2294 Clements Ferry Road. We accepted applications and resume for fulltime, part-time and internship.
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 The University of North Carolina A&T.
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.*	8/13/22 Cool to Be in School Event. Presented By the City of North Charleston and North Charleston Police Department. Chef from WSPO-AM, Heaven 100.1 was invited to help in handing out school supplies, and speaking to students on hand. He spoke out about the importance of education, of staying in school and graduating, and the opportunities a high school diploma presents. His conversation included information about potential Broadcasting careers. 8/13/2022 Every 1 Voice Matters. This student focused non-profit assists children in tackling the barriers that may keep them from success. As part of this back to school/school supply distribution event, WXST-FM/Star 99.7 personality Savannah J was invited to assist in handing out the donated supplies, but also spoke to students on hand. Along with providing words of encouragement to the students, Savannah J shared her story of entering Broadcasting as a career, and the opportunities that a good education provides. 10/16/22 Town of Mount Pleasant Children’s Day Festival. As part of the annual Town of Mount Pleasant Children’s Day festival in the Park West Complex, WCKN set up a festival Booth. Brian Cleary a WCKN personality recorded voices of festival goers. Those recordings were played back so individuals could hear their recorded voices. Additionally, those individuals were shown how audio affects could be placed on their voice to better showcase broadcasting skills that can be learned. 04/22/23 Lights & Love with Just Bee. WCKN Personality Brian Cleary hosted the “Lights & Love” event at the Mount Pleasant Towne Center. The two-hour event was to provide information and entertainment for those on the “spectrum” dealing with autism. As part of the event, parents and individuals were provided the opportunity to gain information on many levels, including employment opportunities and ideas for employers on dealing with autism. Mr. Cleary was made available to discuss these challenges for those interested in Broadcasting. 5.16.23 Radio Advertising Bureau Invited Charleston Radio Group President Paul O’Malley to do a two-hour presentation at the Talent Institute on Radio Sales. It was held at the University of Georgia designed to get young people excited about our industry.

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LIST OF POSITIONS FILLED

Date of Hire	Job Title	Recruitment Source Referring Hiree
01/09/2023	Account Executive	Employee Referral

INTERVIEWEE REFERRAL SOURCE SUMMARY

Total Number of Persons Interviewed during the Reporting Period: 3

Recruitment Sources Used in Preceding Year

Number of Persons

Interviewed that the

Source Referred

Stations’ Websites

Referral

	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.KICKIN925.COM	Charleston, SC 29492	843-972-1100
Y	WAVF Website	WWW.1017CHUCKFM.COM	Charleston, SC 29492	843-972-1100
Y	WSPO Website	NO WEBSITE	Charleston, SC 29492	843-972-1100
Y	WMXZ Website	WWW.MIX96LIVE.COM	Charleston, SC 29492	843-972-00