This page lists available jobs at 3 Cities, Inc./KXXO Mixx 96.1. Click for a list of our recruitment sources. If you know an organization or station that should be receiving recruitment notices that’s not on the list, please email admin@mixx96.com with the name of the recruitment source, address, phone/fax number, contact person, email address, and preferred method of communication.
KXXO Mixx 96.1 is locally owned by 3 Cities Inc., an equal opportunity employer. Our company is committed to fairness and diversity in hiring and promotion and encourages applications from people of any background, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or belief. For the safety or our employees and clients, proof of Covid vaccination is required of all applicants.
NOTE: KXXO does not interview or hire applicants who are not fully vaccinated against Covid.
PROMOTIONS TECHS – On Call (Position for someone who would like to supplement their income)
KXXO Mixx 96.1 is looking for promotion techs to set up/tear down our tent and PA at events, troubleshoot electronics challenges, create social media posts, and engage in a friendly manner with the public. If you have an interest in audio, electronics gear, and events management, this position is a great opportunity for you! Requirements: You must be vaccinated against Covid-19 (& boosted if requested). Must be available Fridays and weekends. Must be able to lift 50 pounds safely. Reliable transportation and up-to-date auto insurance a plus but not required. (In order to drive station vehicles, WA DL and driving record check will be required.) Send a letter or email with your attached resume and where you heard about this opportunity to: KXXO Mixx 96.1, PO Box 7937, Olympia, WA 98507 or admin@mixx96.com.
FILL-IN AIR PERSONALITIES – Experienced
KXXO Mixx 96.1 has a need for air personalities with weekday daytime commercial radio experience to fill in doing morning/afternoons and/or live broadcasts. Olympia-area person or intrepid traveler with flexible schedule preferred to accommodate last-minute and emergency needs. All of our announcers are expected to have distinctive and individual styles that exude warmth and sincerity. Please submit a résumé, three references, and an .mp3 aircheck shorter than three minutes that includes breaks/bits (and production if you have it) to jsf@kxxo.com. Applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid.
FILL-IN ANNOUNCERS – Trainees Considered
KXXO Mixx 96.1 has an ongoing need for on-air, on-call substitutes. Olympia-area person or intrepid traveler with flexible schedule preferred to accommodate last-minute and emergency needs. KXXO Mixx 96.1 can be heard throughout the South Sound at 96.1 FM. All of our announcers are expected to have distinctive and individual styles that exude warmth and sincerity. We are also looking for folks who are computer savvy and comfortable using Facebook and Instagram. An outgoing, confident public persona is a plus. Please submit a resume, three references, and an .mp3 aircheck or audition tape shorter than three minutes that includes announce breaks (no full songs!) and production samples if you have them to jsf@kxxo.com. Simulated airchecks ok for this position – just record yourself as if you were on KXXO Mixx 96.1. No interviews will be granted before an aircheck is received. Applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid.
Filled! MORNING ANNOUNCER/STORYTELLER – Full or Part-Time!
Bring your dynamic personality, creative commercial production (not required but preferred), voice-over expertise, and community events enthusiasm to KXXO Mixx 96.1, co-hosting the weekday morning show with Ty Flint. TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter with where you heard of this opening, a resume, three references, and an .mp3 aircheck that includes stories, bits or breaks that showcase your abilities to program director John Foster, jsf@kxxo.com. Applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid.
THIS POSITION NO LONGER OPEN: BILLING/ACCOUNTS/OFFICE!
KXXO Mixx 96.1 in Olympia is looking for a part-time Billing and A/R coordinator and Office Manager. Are you organized and good with numbers, and people? This position is an intensive clerical position with a fun, interesting company. Workplace is informal.
The job requires extreme attention to detail, good data entry skills, and a basic understanding of billing and accounting procedures. You need the ability to interact with others but still maintain a routine and focus.
Work includes transferring information from written orders to computer database, tracking down missing information, generating logs & bills and reports, and following up on bills. Position also supervises small office staff.
The work of the person in this position is critical to operation of the radio station and will involve working with many areas of station operation. If you enjoy complex problems, tracking down the answers and making everything fit together, this is the job for you!
To apply: Send a letter of interest, resume with references to admin@mixx96.com.
CLOSED TO NEW APPLICANTS: ADMINISTRATIVE ASST/DATA ENTRY
Are you smart, flexible, great at writing and data entry but able to do almost anything? We’re looking for a part-time utility player to fill several roles at the radio station. Primary duties would include entering names & email addresses and NUMBERS into a database with great accuracy, writing public service announcements, and occasionally substituting for our billing manager. Other work will include printing reports, copying, filing, mailing, occasional phone coverage, and other general clerical work. Additional hours could be added by working public events on occasional weekends, mainly Saturday mornings. Work schedule could be somewhat flexible, guaranteed 20 hrs./week minimum. Additional hours would be promotional duties mainly setting up booths and events, staffing a booth at events, or supporting announcers at remote broadcasts.
Qualifications: Speed and accuracy at data entry, good writing and literacy skills, responsible, driver license, clean driving record, 18 years of age or older.
To apply: Send a letter of interest and resume to admin@mixx96.com or KXXO Mixx 96.1, PO Box 7937, Olympia, WA 98507
THIS POSITION NO LONGER OPEN. PART TIME/FLEXIBLE – Radio Station Sales Support (No Selling)
Work behind-the-scenes at KXXO Mixx 96.1! We need an organized person with strong writing and customer-service skills to manage paperwork, verify customer information, enter information, and write ad copy as needed. Though most of the work will be done during the standard workday, hours are flexible and could be scheduled around school and home responsibilities. There is no selling or upselling required in this position. You will largely be gathering, verifying, and organizing information and, if skilled, helping come up with creative ideas and writing copy for radio ads.
Duties of this job include:
- Managing client paperwork
- Entering and checking client information and advertising orders
- Contacting clients and updating copy and other information
- Helping to write client copy for radio advertising as neededRequirements for this position include:
- Good computer skills
- Ability to keep track of information and keep it organized
- Willingness to work with people of differing backgrounds and lifestyles
Notes: Work area for this job is accessible only by stairs. Applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid.
Send letter of interest, questions, and resume, including where you heard of this opening, to KXXO Mixx 96.1, PO Box 7937, Olympia, WA 98507 or admin@mixx96.com
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3 Cities Inc. is committed to fairness and diversity in hiring and promotion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnic origins, genders, orientations, or beliefs.
