WVMT, Burlington Seeks PD/Talk Host
Sison Broadcasting’s news/talk WVMT-AM/W242BK in Burlington, Vermont is looking for a program director/talk host. The company says, “Do you have a passion for compelling conversation? Do you live and
breathe talk radio? We’re looking for a program director to lead our talk radio stations to the next level.
This position requires the talent to host a conservative talk show while overseeing all aspects of programming, talent development, and content strategy for both our news/talk and sports stations. You’ll drive ratings growth, strengthen audience engagement, and ensure our stations remains trusted and influential voices in the community.
Our candidate will have some level of talk radio experience, strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt to Vermont and Upstate New York. You’ll need to be a quick study and learn the politics of our market while maintaining an understanding of current events nationally. Experience with digital content strategy including podcasts, streaming and social media is a must. Experience and knowledge of VT/NY is a big plus but not an absolute necessity.
This position offers a decent starting salary for the market, a nice benefits package and a four-season lifestyle in a beautiful area of New England. This is an in-market position.
Please send a copy of your resume along with applicable aircheck to operations manager Ted Richards at ted@star929.com.
AM FM Digital-owned news/talk WVMT, Burlington on May 30. Wright told his audience, “I’ve made the decision to move on… I’m going to miss it. But I’ve never been a morning person and getting up at 4:00 am is a bear for me… once I get here the adrenaline gets me going but my wife and I want to travel. We haven’t seen nearly enough of this country. When you have a health event like I had a couple months ago, it puts things into focus for you.” Wright says it will have been six-and-a-half years that he’s been hosting the program on WVMT.