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MEL WHEELER, Inc. in Roanoke and Lynchburg, VA requests your assistance in identifying and locating individuals who may be interested in the following position(s) now available with our company.

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Qualified candidates can mail or email their resumes:

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To email:
cskinner@wheelerbroadcasting.com

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To mail:
Attn: HR Dept.
Mel Wheeler, Inc.
3934 Electric Road
Roanoke, Virginia 24018

Your credentials will be reviewed and we will contact you if there is an appropriate match with an open position. Due to the volume of applications received for each job posting a personal response to each applicant is not possible. Your application and/or resume will be maintained in our files for at least one year and you will be considered for any future openings. Mel Wheeler, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring, training or promotion of employees by reason of race, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap.  We are engaged in a continuing affirmative action effort to seek our prospective applicants for employment with our company.  We earnestly solicit your assistance in obtaining employees and request that you refer prospective applications to our EEO Coordinator at the address above.

Mel Wheeler Inc. has a rare opening for the combination of a Promotions Director and on-air personality for WSLQ “Q99” in Roanoke, Virginia.

Successful candidates will be extremely organized, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and know how to prioritize.  Experience in event marketing is ideal. People skills are key - the position requires constant interaction with programming and sales.  The Promotions Director will interact with clients and listeners and must be able to meet the very different needs of each “customer.”  The Promotions Director will supervise promotion team members and interns.  The Promotions Director reports to the Program Director and works closely with sales.

Regular duties include:

• Planning and executing “major” radio promotions

• Writing regular promotional proposals

• Writing regular promotional recaps

• Creating contest pages for Website

• Writing copy for Email blasts

• Understanding FCC rules and regulations when executing promotions

• Maintaining accurate and detailed calendars of upcoming appearances, contests, concerts, and events

• Obtaining prizes for contests on a consistent basis

• Planning for station events

Nights and weekends are occasionally required.  Candidate should have a proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and HTML.

Candidates should have prior on-air/promotions experience, strong social media skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent is required; some college preferred.

Candidates must be highly motivated; have the utmost in integrity and a strong work ethic; work well with staff, consultants, GM, and all other departments.  In addition to the skills and talents to do the job, candidates should contribute to making the company and station a positive place to work for all staff members.

To apply:

Email to cskinner@wheelerbroadcasting.com

Visit our website at http://melwheelerinc.com/

Are you the best of the best? Are you looking for an environment where you can put your proactive problem-solving skills to work for clients in all categories and help them achieve their advertising goals, then we’re looking for you!

Mel Wheeler Inc. (WSLC 94.9 Star Country) has a rare opening for a Sales Representative.  Nobody in the market can offer their clients more than Mel Wheeler, Inc.  Come join our team!

We are seeking a candidate who excels at new business development while serving existing advertisers and helping them exceed their goals. If you are highly motivated with a strong work ethic and integrity, let’s talk!

The ideal candidates will:

• Excel at proactively prospecting, new business development and relationship building

• Meet or exceed quarterly revenue targets

• Engage and strategize with executives to demonstrate how Star Country and Wheeler Digital can help meet their objectives

• Prepare proposals and respond to RFPs

• Stay current with online advertising trends and innovations

Qualifications and General Skills:

• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects

• Demonstrated presentation skills to large and small groups

• Strong negotiation, time management, prioritization and organization skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Positive and infectious outlook and attitude

• Works well within a team

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If you think you’ve got what it takes, email your resume and cover letter to cskinner@wheelerbroadcasting.com

Mel Wheeler, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

WFIR Radio is seeking the right candidate for an entry-level opportunity.  This position requires being available 5-9 a.m. Monday through Friday on an as-needed basis to run the board for our morning news. 

On-air and board operator experience is necessary.  Ideal candidates must be dependable and possess a demonstrated work ethic.

If this opportunity interests you, please email your resume and air check to:

Cheryl Skinner, HR Director

cskinner@wheelerbroadcasting.com.

WFIR Radio is seeking candidates for an entry-level opportunity running the board for broadcast sports. Must be available weekends along with some weeknights.

Ideal candidates must be dependable and possess a demonstrated work ethic.

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If this opportunity interests you, please email your resume to:

Cheryl Skinner, HR Director
cskinner@wheelerbroadcasting.com. 

We need outgoing, energetic individuals who truly enjoy working with the public. 

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Promotions Assistants will represent our stations at upcoming client remotes and events; therefore, the candidate must be dependable, neat in appearance, and possess a positive attitude. 

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The candidate must be able to drive and supply a satisfactory driving record from the DMV.  Hours will vary depending on the remote/event schedules.

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If interested, stop by the station and fill out an application.