R & J Broadcasting, Inc. – Warroad/Thief River Falls/Fosston, MN
R & J Broadcasting, Inc., a privately owned, family-operated company, is seeking a motivated, outgoing, and energetic individual to join our team as a Sales Representative & Sports Announcer in their Northern Minnesota market..
Position Overview
This unique hybrid role blends relationship-driven sales with live sports broadcasting. The ideal candidate enjoys connecting with local businesses, growing revenue, and bringing energy to live sports coverage.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses and advertisers
- Generate new sales opportunities and grow existing accounts
- Create and present advertising and marketing solutions across radio, digital, and social platforms
- Provide live play-by-play (PxP) announcing for radio and live-streamed sports broadcasts
- Coverage may include: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Hockey, Baseball/Softball, and more
- Assist with promotional campaigns and community engagement efforts
- Collaborate with programming and production teams to support client campaigns
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage time and meet goals
- Interest in sales, marketing, and customer service
- Passion for local sports and understanding of play-by-play announcing (experience preferred but not required)
- Basic computer and phone skills
- Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude
Compensation & Benefits
- Base wage plus commission and talent-based pay structure
- Full-time benefits package includes:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan with IRA match
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
Additional Opportunities
- Expanded on-air roles
- Growth within sales leadership
- Increased involvement in sports and community coverage
