KFYO Now Hiring! Join the Team and Apply Today

Are YOU interested in being involved with the longest running radio station in Lubbock’s history? KFYO continues to leave its mark in West Texas, even after 97 years on the air! This is your opportunity to be a part of such a historic and influential broadcast team.

KFYO isn’t just a typical radio station. As the News and Talk of West Texas, we are a driving voice in keeping Texans informed on what’s going on in local, state, and federal government. Programming we carry ranges from the exciting world of car talk and all things digital to in-depth political analysis on what’s going on in Austin and The White House. 

This position isn’t just about being involved in a radio station from West Texas. Being a part of KFYO means being connected with local business owners, politicians, and the biggest names in real estate, finance, education, and more!

Whether you are an experienced and seasoned warrior in the broadcast radio field or just starting out as an interested and motivated individual, our family at KFYO is the one for you. 

95.1 FM and 790 AM KFYO is one of six radio stations in Lubbock, TX, owned by Townsquare Media. Working at one of these stations automatically includes you in the Townsquare Lubbock family which means you always have someone to talk to, whether they’re on the phone or down the hall. 

KFYO Open Position Details

This is a PART TIME position that offers extensive involvement in commercial radio, from board operation and news anchoring to audio editing and full-scale production on syndicated programs. 

Pay for this position is to be determined based on qualification and other considerations of applicants.

Applicants must be over the age of 18 and must have received a high school diploma or a GED equivalent. A degree in journalism and/or communication is preferred. 

Key duties of this position include the following:

• Gathering local/statewide news stories that impact Lubbock and the State of Texas to write and record on-air news segments
• Assisting with KFYO’s social media team in crafting timely and effective alerts/stories/posts
• Producing local live programs from the KFYO studio weekdays and/or weekends
• Assist with production during severe weather (Maintaining contact with local meteorologist, ensuring severe weather updates air, consistently monitoring local weather maps/radars)
• Board operation during high school sports games AND station remote broadcasts
• Get to know the on-air talent on KFYO and collaborate with idea generation to further improve quality and maintain reliability as the News and Talk of West Texas

These are just some of the things that you can expect when joining the KFYO team. Radio, just like other forms of broadcast media, is constantly shifting and evolving. This is your chance to join the ride with one of West Texas’ most dependable stations!

Help us spread the word!

If being a part of Lubbock’s longest running radio station is something that interests you or someone you know, we invite interested parties to send an email to KFYO's Brand Manager, Nicholas Tauschek (nicholas.tauschek@townsquaremedia.com), and we’ll be happy to discuss further!