KD Country 94 & Z-96.3 The Lake Hiring!

Are you creative, reliable, and interested in being involved with your community?  KD Country 94 & Z-96.3 The Lake in Glen Elder, Kansas is seeking a motivated, creative, reliable individual to join our staff.  This position can be tailored to meet your skills and experience and would involve all aspects of day-to-day radio station operations. Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills are important. Any previous experience or background in sales and marketing would be helpful.

If you’re the right candidate for this position, reach out with your resume today. This is an immediate opportunity! We can discuss part-time or full-time employment based on your experience. Flexibility to meet your needs is a benefit, as well as the opportunity to be involved in a fun, fast paced environment.

Radio’s more than just announcing! Apply today by emailing your resume to kdnskzdy@nckcn.com or call 785-545-3220. Dierking communications is an equal opportunity employer.

Derek Nester
Derek Nesterhttp://www.sunflowerstateradio.com
Derek Nester was born and raised in Blue Rapids and graduated from Valley Heights High School in 2000. He attended Cowley College in Arkansas City and Johnson County Community College in Overland Park studying Journalism & Media Communications. In 2002 Derek joined Taylor Communications, Inc. in Salina, Kansas working in digital media for 550 AM KFRM and 100.9 FM KCLY. Following that stop, he joined Dierking Communications, Inc. stations KNDY AM & FM as a board operator and fill-in sports play-by-play announcer. Starting in 2005 Derek joined the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network as a Studio Coordinator at 101 The Fox in Kansas City, a role he would serve for 15 years culminating in the Super Bowl LIV Championship game broadcast. In 2020 he moved to Audacy, formerly known as Entercom Communications, Inc. and 106.5 The Wolf and 610 Sports Radio, the new flagship stations of the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network, the largest radio network in the NFL. Through all of this, Derek continues to serve as the Digital Media Director for Sunflower State Radio, the digital and social media operations of Dierking Communications, Inc. and the 6 radio stations it owns and operates across Kansas.

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