Find Your Perfect Spot

We’re not your average marketing firm. We’re a little different—okay, we’re a lot different. There aren’t too many firms out there where you can acquire a stock interest, develop your own entrepreneurial niche, and get free concert tickets! Of course, we also have all the standard perks like insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

We also have a team of capable, ambitious people who work hard to build relationships with our clients, listeners, and community. We’re casual yet professional. We work hard, but we play harder. We might drop an occasional swear word. We might have beer in the lunchroom fridge. We’re family!

DISCOVERY CALL! Feel free to reach out to one of the team leaders to schedule a 15-minute chat to see if we fit your style.

Find Your Perfect Spot

We’re not your average marketing firm. We’re a little different—okay, we’re a lot different. There aren’t too many firms out there where you can acquire a stock interest, develop your own entrepreneurial niche, and get free concert tickets! Of course, we also have all the standard perks like insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

We also have a team of capable, ambitious people who work hard to build relationships with our clients, listeners, and community. We’re casual yet professional. We work hard, but we play harder. We might drop an occasional swear word. We might have beer in the lunchroom fridge. We’re family!

DISCOVERY CALL! Feel free to reach out and schedule a 15-minute chat to see if we fit your style.

Check out our open positions, but if you have an idea and think you'll fit a role you don't see listed, reach out, and let's talk. We love innovation and always have an eye toward market expansion.

Open Positions

Account Executive or Brand Ambassador

Mid-West Family is seeking a full-time Account Executive or Brand Ambassador to help shape the future of its ever-changing and evolving organization. If you desire to be part of a team that makes a difference and have fun while you’re doing it – it’s here! 

What’s in it for YOU: (perks of the job)

  • Eligibility for promotion within.
  • Extensive training opportunities—we’re committed to initial and ongoing improvement.
  • Paid annual gym membership at local fitness clubs.
  • Work with a growing, fast-paced, exciting team.
  • Community involvement. With eight live and local, market-leading radio stations as a part of our team, there are many opportunities for you to enjoy local entertainment. 

Examples include:

  • Local county fairs
  • American Family Children’s Hospital Radiothon
  • Storytellers Jam
  • Viva Mexico
  • Veterans Radiothon
  • Ornament Smash
  • Meet & Greet opportunities with various artists
  • Local baseball games
  • Multiple Football Tailgate Parties
  • Tickets to various sporting events

Job Responsibilities:

  • Identify prospects who fit the target account profile.
  • Convert target accounts to key accounts.
  • Cold call prospects.
  • Clearly communicate clients' needs and expectations to internal teams.
  • Direct strategy and proposal building.
  • Demonstrate yourself and your team as a resource to your clients.
  • Collaborate with internal teams with the goal of client success in mind.
  • Customize solutions to solve the needs of your clients and achieve their desired results.
  • Retain knowledge about the inventory, products, events, and services to be able to convey information about them in a clear, concise, compelling, and truthful manner.
  • Other duties as assigned by the management team.

 

Personal Requirements

Our next Account Executive should be a go-getter who is extroverted and engaging, achieves satisfaction by helping clients, and has the determination to exceed the expectations of others. This candidate must be comfortable in a team environment where everybody is a subject matter expert in their own areas. Furthermore, candidates must be self-motivated and goal-driven, strategic, possess a strong desire to build relationships and have a positive influence on others. This person must have the ability to work within deadlines and manage multiple tasks and/or projects while portraying a positive attitude.

 

This role is a Monday through Friday from 8 am-5 pm position.

Salary and Benefits:

  • Salary based on experience.
  • Full benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k with company match 
  • Flexible spending account
  • Vacation time
  • Sick time

Send resume to:

Lyndsey Bishop
Mid-West Family Madison
730 Rayovac Dr.
Madison, WI 53711
lyndsey.bishop@midwestfamilymadison.com

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE

Creative Strategist

You are different, you seek to challenge the status quo, and you are looking for an opportunity to showcase your talent.  You understand that communication, creativity, data analysis, organization, and planning are all necessary components to providing a positive client ROI. 

Mid-West Family Madison is seeking a full-time Creative Strategist to develop strategies and manage marketing campaigns across all platforms.  You will use interview skills, competitive analysis, creative audits, and customer research. You will develop a campaign that targets the ideal audience with a compelling story and increases lead generation for your customers.

If you desire to be part of a team that makes a difference for our clients and has fun while you’re doing it – it’s here! 

Job Responsibilities:

  • High level of analytical skills: Assess data, market trends, customer reviews, and full scope of tactics to make logical decisions and uncover opportunities for clients. Must be able to understand Key Performance Metrics and relay campaign results to both Sales Team and Clients.
  • Ability to communicate clearly: Information will need to be conveyed at multiple levels, internally and client-facing. This role will require the ability to lead meetings and use persuasive skills to educate and engage the room.
  • Creativity will be at the core: Combining creativity with strategy and tactics to help grow client market share. 
  • Working independently and as a team: Must be self-motivated with hitting tight timelines but also collaborate with different members of the team.
  • Research and Proposals: Will need to assist the Sales Team with market research and developing high-level marketing proposals.
  • Organized and driven: Ability to keep all clients moving along in an organized fashion. Familiarity with Monday.com or another Project Management tool is a plus. Will need to make educated marketing decisions and execute strategies and proper tactics while completing projects on time and within budget.
  • Growth: Hold a willingness to train and grow with an evolving mix of marketing products.

Professional Requirements

Our next Creative Strategist should be a go-getter who is proactive, exceptional at independent problem-solving, and skilled at leveraging best practices to gain a positive return on a client’s investment. 

  • High level of experience with client reporting, proposal, and presentation creation
  • Google Suite of products and have knowledge of Google Analytics reporting 
  • Experience with Meta: data and analytically driven 
  • Graphic design is a plus 
  • High level of attention to detail 
  • Confidence in leading team and client meetings 
  • Experience with first-party data and traditional media are strong assets

This role is an in-office, Monday through Friday from 8 am-5 pm position and will report to our Vice President of Business Operations.

What’s in it for YOU: (perks of the job)

  • Creative problem solving
  • Entrepreneurial spirit 
  • Paid Digital Marketer Certification training
  • Health and Wellness benefits with paid annual gym membership
  • We promote a healthy work environment by providing 20 PTO Days per year
  • Work with a growing, fast-paced, exciting team
  • Community involvement. With 8 live and local, market-leading radio stations as a part of our team, there are many opportunities for you to enjoy local entertainment

Salary and Benefits:

  • Full benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k with company match 
  • Flexible spending account
  • Vacation time
  • Sick time

Send resume to:

Lyndsey Bishop
Mid-West Family Madison
730 Rayovac Dr.
Madison, WI 53711
lyndsey.bishop@midwestfamilymadison.com
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE

Digital Project Manager

Mid-West Family Madison is seeking a full-time Digital Project Manager to help shape the future of its ever-changing and evolving organization. If you desire to be part of a team that makes a difference and has fun while doing it – it’s here! 

This position is not only project management but also ongoing account management for our top-tier clients.  You are the organizer who excels with sheer management skills, enjoys leading team meetings,  and brings structure to everything you do.

You possess the ability to manage complex projects from start to finish with precise schedules and costs. You are comfortable working in a highly creative environment, and taking charge isn’t something that scares you. 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage project and ongoing deadlines for clients, campaigns, and team members.
  • Be proactive with and identify potential problems, analyze them, and develop effective solutions. 
  • Manage resources and budgets effectively.
  • Partner with internal team members and external vendors to ensure quality output for client campaigns.
  • Support the Fulfillment Team with project organization and task management.
  • Perform administrative tasks to ensure the functionality of marketing activities.
  • Assign and monitor client and vendor audits monthly/quarterly.
  • Stay up to date with digital trends.
  • Believe in continuously improving the Customer Journey for our clients. 

Professional Requirements

Project and account management encompasses a wide range of activities, including effective planning, thorough communication, a high level of comfort with leading client and internal meetings, task coordination, overseeing projects, and managing the overall well-being of a client account. 

Must have strong computer skills and knowledge of CRM and digital marketing platforms and tools. Experience with Google Suite and Meta is a plus. 

Our next Project Manager should be a proactive go-getter, exceptional at independent problem-solving, and skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously. This candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to multitask and meet strict deadlines.  

This role is Monday through Friday from 8 am-5 pm position and will report to the Vice President of Business Operations. 

What’s in it for YOU:

  • Eligibility for promotion within.
  • Paid Digital Marketer Certification training.
  • Health and Wellness benefits with paid annual gym membership.
  • We promote a healthy work environment by providing 20 PTO days per year.
  • Community involvement. With eight live and local, market-leading radio stations as a part of our team, there are many opportunities for you to enjoy local entertainment. 

Salary and Benefits:

  • Full benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Flexible spending account
  • Vacation time
  • Sick time

Send resume to:

Lyndsey Bishop
Mid-West Family Madison
730 Rayovac Dr.
Madison, WI 53711
lyndsey.bishop@midwestfamilymadison.com 
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE
Production / On-Air Host / Promotions

La Movida Madison, Wisconsin’s only Spanish station, is seeking our next bilingual On-Air Host and Production and Promotions Assistant.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate has on-air experience at a Spanish-speaking radio station and is familiar with all phases of production, sales, and promotions of a Spanish radio station.

As the production and promotions assistant, you will work closely with the Program Director, Production Manager, Sales, and On-Air colleagues in writing, translating, creating, and producing effective marketing, sales, and special events promos, announcements, and other produced elements in Spanish. 

You will act as the primary contact for programming-related production needs of sales, social networks, regional news, weather, and music services.

As an On-Air Host, you will announce and entertain our audience, primarily in Spanish, and oftentimes conduct interviews in English, so you must be fluent in both languages.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform as an on-air personality, as scheduled, and follow your own thought-out and prepared show.
  • Responsible for creating, writing, and delivering creative elements on-air, including attention-grabbing topics/issues for the show.
  • Follow the designated show format.
  • Maintain compliance with FCC regulations at all times, including awareness of prohibited language on-air.
  •  Research information as requested for the show.
  • Create bits and/or stunts to be used during your show, as and when appropriate.
  • Air music as scheduled and as provided by the Programming Director.
  • Air all liners, promos, and commercials as logged.
  • Operate system board efficiently, including making necessary stop breaks and timely announcements, including sponsorships and name mentions.
  • Creative production and editing of commercials (voiceovers) for clients and the station as directed by the Production Director and Programming Director.
  • Create and write copy as assigned.
  • Work with the traffic department to ensure all commercial copy is correct and dates and times of airing are as provided by sales.
  • Meet with clients when necessary to prepare commercials on and off-site.
  • Assist in the development and carrying out of station and on-air promotions.
  • Follow contest rules and station rules in regard to station contests.
  • Greet listeners and attend and assist with special events, remotes, and other company-sponsored events.
  • Participate in remotes and van hits as assigned by the Programming Director/Promotions Supervisor.
  •  Live appearances/broadcasts on location as assigned by the Programming  Director/Supervisor.
  • Responsible for performing Master/Mistress of Ceremonies duties for station promotions, special events, and special appearances, as assigned.
  • Participate in the show as an on-air personality, adding content and entertainment value to the show.
  • Participation and involvement with the community.
  • Drive to events/remotes and other special occasions, as needed.
  • Must be familiar with the station’s format.
  • Must maintain an acceptable driving record.
  • Produce timely, complete, and accurate reports as requested.
  • Special attention to deadlines.
  • Regular, punctual attendance following the work schedule as assigned by the Programming Director.
  • Other duties as deemed necessary.

Minimum Qualifications for Consideration:

  • Special personality creativity for on-air recording and production for the show, as requested by the Programming Director.
  • Requires the ability to work with all levels of management.
  • Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Outlook software packages.
  • Requires knowledge of programming and production software (RCS Selector, Adobe Audition, Console Production, Collateral Hardware, iMedia Touch Log Tools, iMedia Touch Production Suite).
  • Requires excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Enthusiastic, dedicated, and self-motivated.
  • Ability to problem-solve.
  • Must have good organizational skills.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Must have a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, a good driving record, and adequate transportation

Experience and Education:

  •  High School Diploma required.

Necessary Language Skills:

  • Must have excellent ability to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Must be able to drive.

CONTACT (Resume & On-Air Audition):

Attn: Luis Montoto – Programming Director
luis.montoto@lamovidaradio.com
730 Rayovac Drive
Madison, WI 53711

Mid-West Family Madison is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Part-Time Activations Team Member

Do you like going to local events? Are you good at managing details? Then Mid-West Family Madison is looking for you!

We have a part-time opening on our Activations Team for events and activations support staff. You’ll work with one or more of our eight locally-owned radio stations, including top-rated Magic 98.1. Q106FM 94.1 WJJO, 93.1 JAMZ, The Zone, The Farm, The Resistance 106.7, and Madison’s only Spanish station, La Movida.


Qualifications:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel) and/or Google Suite (Docs, Sheets)
  • You have knowledge of all Social Network platforms and the ability to use these tools to their full potential.
  • Photoshop and web design experience is desirable.
  • Possesses a winning attitude and the ability to work well with others, follow directions, and complete work on tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
  • An outgoing personality and have the ability to exceed expectations.
  • A valid driver's license


In this position you must attend various remote appearances—some of which are on the weekends, at night, or a holiday. 

  • Set-up and tear down booths and displays at the events or activations.
  • Drive the station vehicles to events.
  • Possible on-air shifts could be available.
  • As other duties as assigned.

 

What We Offer:

  • More than 50 years of combined experience here to teach you whatever you wish to learn in the field of broadcast radio.
  • State-of-the-art facilities and the ability to learn and grow as a professional broadcaster.

Where you take this opportunity is only limited by what you’re willing to learn.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Interested candidates can email a resume and air check (If applicable) to: ski@wjjo.com

Mid-West Family Madison is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.

We are always looking for great people who want to join our sales team.  If you are interested, please send your resume to lyndsey.bishop@midwestfamilymadison.com

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