What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Network Announcer position at Cumulus Media?
CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One, Denver is looking for a dynamic Part-time Network Announcer. Shifts can vary each weekend and are all voice tracked in advance. If you can deliver lifestyle headlines, be focused, creative and multi-task and most of all…love radio, we should talk. Board work and production are all a part of what we do, so show us what you’ve got.
Who We Are:
Westwood One is a national radio network serving hundreds of affiliate radio stations and millions of listeners in all 50 states. We program over a dozen 24-hour radio formats with shows originating from numerous locations, primarily Denver and Dallas.
Responsibilities for the Part-time Network Announcer include hosting shows that generate ratings by being entertaining and informative. 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 is required. 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
- Read live commercial copy on air
- Commercial Production (PDQ) voice and produce ads for clients (full time announcers only)
- Plays music as specified by music director and music log
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
- 2 years of On-Air experience with successful ratings history required
- Knowledge of current and classic country artist and music preferred
- Must have experience with on-air automation systems, Adobe Audition and basic computer software programs
- Network radio and OpX on-air automation system experience preferred
- Must have suitable wifi connection and speed as announcer will be producing shows from home on provided company equipment
- 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 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 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
- Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc. must be added to online profile/application
- 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 “what if” and try innovative solutions
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).