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LAZER 103.3 PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR / AFTERNOON RADIO HOST

Interviewed an artist you’ve had to bleep? Done a stage announcement for thousands of crowed-out fans? Do you have major daypart air experience AND programming knowledge? Saga Communications’ Des Moines Media Group wants YOU to be the next leader at THE BEST ROCK STATION IN AMERICA – LAZER 103.3. Meet the locals. Hype up crowds. Play Metallica. You’ll program and DO LIVE RADIO (yes, REALLY!)

Send your information to Leigh McNabb,  with “LAZER GIG” in the subject line.

Saga Communications is an equal opportunity employer.


ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE / BILLING / TRAFFIC SPECIALIST  

The Des Moines Media Group is looking for an Accounts Receivable/Billing/Traffic Specialist for our nine, local and community-driven radio stations, including STAR 102.5, LAZER 103.3, 93.3 KIOA, 104.1 EZ FM, HITS 99.9, HOPE 940, 102.1 FM/1350 AM ESPN, 93.7 The Outlaw, Pure Oldies 104.5, as well as our digital service options. This person needs strong communication and customer service skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. All candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and previous experience working with accounting, sales, and billing software preferred.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

  • Generate timely and accurate customer invoices and monthly statements
  • Maintain accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date
  • Verify invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
  • Prepare daily bank deposits and cash report
  • Post payments to customers’ accounts ensuring accuracy
  • Resolve discrepancies between customer payments and billing
  • Handle customer inquiries regarding invoices or payments
  • Reconcile accounts receivable ledger with the general ledger
  • Develop reports related to accounts receivable activity
  • Oversee reconciliation and resolution of customer issues
  • Process, research and approve credit applications and establish credit limits for new customers
  • Assist in collection process of delinquent accounts, turn over to collections when necessary
  • Oversee commercial traffic and complete commercial logs as necessary
  • Work closely with sales team to ensure orders are entered correctly
  • Responsible for inventory control, oversee and assist with the entering of all orders and/or contracts
  • Ensure all broadcast advertising spots and copy are accounted for daily before close of business
  • Enter copy into Marketron our traffic and billing software system
  • Process barter affidavits and submit to interested parties and networks
  • Process proof of performance reports as required
  • Generate various reports for sales and management

Please send your resume to Stephanie Heide at sheide@desmoinesmediagroup.com.

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Please send the information specified above to the following person:

Stephanie HeideVice President/General ManagerDes Moines Media Group1416 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
hoberender@desmoinesmediagroup.com


The Des Moines Media Group is a subsidiary of Saga Communications, Inc. and is comprised of STAR 102.5, LAZER 103.3, 93.3 KIOA, 104.1 EZ FM, HITS 99.9, ESPN 1350, HOPE 940, Pure Oldies 104.5, and 93.7 The Outlaw in Des Moines, Iowa. Saga Communications, Inc. is a media company whose business is devoted to acquiring, developing, and operating broadcast properties with a growing focus on opportunities complimentary to our core radio business including digital, e-commerce and non-traditional revenue initiatives. Saga owns or operates broadcast properties in 27 markets with more than 100 brands across the United States.

Our positions offer excellent benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 401K plan. Saga Communications is an equal opportunity employer.