On Air Talent

iHeartMedia Stations Job Summary: Afternoon drive country host Looking for local host for country afternoon show on 101-7 The Bull in Boston. Must be a super-star on and off the air. Must demonstrate exceptional social media, video and digital skills as well as provide an entertaining on-air show. Responsibilities • Performs talk and music program for broadcast entertainment. • Establishes relationship with listeners by providing entertainment and/or information of interest consistent with country format, genre, and targeted demographic audience. • Interviews guests, converses with callers, and hosts live events. • Adheres to all guidelines, policies and procedures of the station, iHeartMedia, the FCC and all other federal, state and local laws, including policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity. • Prepares for an air shift using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting on-air material. • Ensures logged commercials, promotions and any other programming essential to the stations operation are aired. • Maintains a website personality page, social media presence • Participates in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events. • Makes regular approved appearances at paid and non-paid station events; serves as ambassador for the radio station(s) when out in public. • Executes only the interviews and events on air that are approved by Program Director; follows designated show format. • Assists with voice over and production of paid and non-paid spots required to run on the station. • Finalizes content using digital audio editing software. • Prepares written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social media platforms. • Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast. • Handles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.); is on call for possible disasters, breaking news, or acts of nature. Qualifications • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking • Proficient in media production and broadcast systems; familiar with NexGen, Vox Pro, and Pro Tools • 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 • Able to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities • Can work well in a team environment; collaborative • Able to adapt to changes in schedules and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines • May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish Work Experience • 3 years of on-air radio experience required • Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc. Education • 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism Certifications • None required Location Medford, MA: 1 Cabot Road, Suite 320, 02155 Position Type Regular Benefits: iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following: Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options Company provided and supplemental life insurance Paid vacation and sick time Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community A 401K plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more! The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Some positions in certain divisions of the iHeartMedia family of companies are subject to mandatory vaccination requirements as a condition of employment. Candidates who have been offered employment for these positions at iHeartMedia, subject to applicable law, will be required to demonstrate they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation from the vaccination requirement by their start date (which may be extended for such purposes). 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