Responsibilities include hosting or co-hosting shows that generate ratings by being entertaining, informative, community oriented and forwarding the brand. Must have a deep understanding of how to go beyond the latest news, headlines, and events to craft an entertaining and unique product. The candidate should be able to plan and produce a quality show, through creative ideas, segments, celebrity interviews and production elements. Daily commercial production and as needed traffic reporting fill-in is required. As an ambassador for Cumulus, participation in station and client events/remotes, connecting with the community and our listeners, building a relationship with clients through the sales team and networking within the market are paramount. Candidates must have unparalleled passion, worth ethic and drive.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce a compelling radio show by using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting on-air content
Great with phones/interacting with callers, interviewing artists/guests and hosting live events
Connect with listeners via phones, social, video, web and on-site
Daily social media engagement; website and digital content generation
Participates in station Programming, Promotions, and Sales meetings and events
Assist in production and imaging of the station and morning show
Creates topical content for individual and team podcasting
Live Broadcasts and station appearances, whether paid of unpaid
Commercial Production; create killer endorsement ads â both on air and online â for mutually agreed upon products
Performs additional duties writing advertising copy, voicing and producing daily commercial production
Traffic reporting fill-in as needed
Handles emergency news/weather in show; on call for weather disasters/breaking news
Ensures logged commercials, promotions, sweepers and any other programming element essential to the station’s operations are aired
Plays music as specified by Program Director and music log
Qualifications:
3 + years of Full-Time On-Air experience with successful ratings history required
Strong production skills and knowledge of Op X, VOX Pro/Adobe Audition and Audacity
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking
Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations
Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune daily with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to on-air discussions
Demonstrated upbeat personality, informative, entertaining and engaging on the air; able to relate to station audience
Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills; proficient in grammar; ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air
Demonstrated creativity and imagination
Can work well in a team environment; collaborative
All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by date of hire, subject to legally-mandated accommodations
What we offer:
Competitive pay
Professional growth and career path
Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask âwhat ifâ and try innovative solutions
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage â remove if PT role
401K with company match to plan for the long-term
Paid Vacation & Holidaysâ remove if PT role
To upload your air-check, please paste the audio file into a Word document and save with name format Lastname.Audio and upload as part of your application by selecting âInclude a cover letterâ. Instructions are also provided on the application form.
For immediate consideration, please visit https://cumulusmedia.jobs.net/
For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).