Radio Syndication Specialist

Are you the kind of person who gets excited about big ideas in media and pro-democracy movements — and actually wants to help build them from the ground up? Beacon Media, a fast-growing North Carolina-based media organization, is looking for a creative, organized, and entrepreneurial contractor to help us launch our new syndication network as part of a Radio + Digital initiative. You’lll be helping us connect independent media outlets, community radio stations, and advertisers who care about reaching audiences across North Carolina — starting in Western North Carolina and moving across the state. You’ll work directly with Beacon’s leadership to research, design, and test a radio syndication initiative that can help sustain high-quality, community-driven journalism and storytelling. Beacon Media strengthens democracy by helping shift the narrative about who matters and whose stories get told and by whom. By focusing on rural, working-class communities and Black and Latino audiences, Beacon challenges the narrow frames that dominate traditional media coverage and elevates new and trusted voices. Free syndication of our radio content (also available in all digital channels and as a podcast) ensures that trusted, local stories get greater reach to underserved audiences across North Carolina. Beacon Media strives to connect people through shared experiences and advancing a broader, inclusive pro-democracy narrative that centers the voices and pro-democracy arguments too often left out of the conversation. What You’ll Do Help design and implement a system and framework to syndicate regular radio content, working in tandem to understand any advertising implications for that content, when applicable. Pursue and design a program for advertising what Beacon Media’s sponsorship network across radio, podcast, and digital platforms should entail. Research local and regional radio stations, identifying partnership opportunities and syndication possibilities. Work with to develop a system for ad placement and tracking. Support outreach to potential advertisers and partners, including preparing materials and presentation decks. Contribute ideas for how Beacon Media can amplify North Carolina voices and build sustainable media models. What You’ll Bring A working knowledge OR curiosity about North Carolina’s radio landscape — from public stations to commercial to local community outlets. Solid communication skills and an ability to manage multiple tasks. A mix of creativity and pragmatism — you like brainstorming but also getting things done. Comfort working independently and remotely while being part of a small, collaborative team. Why Beacon Media? Beacon Media strengthens democracy by helping shift the narrative about who matters and whose stories get told and by whom. By focusing on rural, working-class communities and Black and Latino audiences, Beacon challenges the narrow frames that dominate traditional media coverage and elevates new and trusted voices. We’re scrappy, mission-driven, and growing — which means you’ll have a real voice, real impact, and a front-row seat to the future of local media in North Carolina and, more importantly, to being a part of how a media organization can also be a part of building a stronger democracy. Time Commitment: Expected 3-5 hours/week (or more) with deliverables with opportunity for additional work if skillset applies.