Come Talk To The Twin Cities
• Several weeks ago we first shared the news of the impending retirement of Lori Barghini and Julia Cobbs, the popular original afternoon duo for the past 22 years on Hubbard Talk KTMY (myTalk 107.1)/Minneapolis-St. Paul, who announced that they are unplugging and stepping away from the mic at the end of June.
Now that the word is out, the Marconi, Crystal, Gracie Award-winning myTalk 107.1, described as “THE most unusual, unique and full-on BLAST of a talk radio station,” has formally posted the opening for its next star. Before you apply, a few notes for potential applicants:
DO:
- Be an original. Not looking for typical “radio” bits or talent.
- Be authentic — no puking, no radio cliches, no narrow stereotypes, no lazy, routine-loving hosts.
- Be obsessive in your knowledge and interest in pop culture and entertainment.
- Be truly interested in the welfare of your listeners and the Twin Cities. We do public service… a lot of it.
- Be a good citizen — if you have a massive ego, anger management problems, or treat people like poorly — you need not apply.
DON’T:
- Tell yourself this is a “typical” radio job. It is not. It’s way more fun and more work.
- Be a jerk. Seriously — see above. We have a firm no jerks/tools/bullies policy. Period.
- Be a “punch in/punch out” and live your life kind of host. BRING your life TO the airwaves — this is NOT an “air shift” — it’s a HUMOR-BASED TALK SHOW. Did I write that in enough caps? LOL.
- Rely on prep services, old-style radio conventions/crutches or a ’90s (or ’80s, or ’00s, or 2010s…) sensibility.
Remember: It’s like podcasting — but better. It’s like radio — but more funnier and more different-er.
If this sounds like your dream situation, please check out the posting on the Hubbard Employment portal and apply now. [Ref: #24-1154] EOE.
