What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dj position at iHeartMedia?
What We Need :
Creates, produces and announces topics on the radio, including music, entertainment, politics, news, weather, sports, traffic and other topics of interest.
What You'll Do :
Deliver newscasts; announce radio playlists of musical selections; give weather and traffic conditions; deliver sports scores, statistics, and upcoming game information.
Comment on music and other matters of interest to the audience (e.g. time, weather, traffic conditions) and may interview musical personalities and members of the listening audience.
Specialize in one type of music (e.g. classical, pop, rock, country and western, etc.).
Write, review, and / or edit news copy, introductions, public service announcements, commercials, pre-recorded reports, contests, etc.
Participate in promotional events.
Execute promotions such as remotes, events, van appearances, and other marketing and promotions team activities
Coordinate contest prize inventory, prize sheets, prize fulfillment, and release forms
Set up and break down audio equipment, promotional tents, hang banners, and other staging elements
Activate promotional events with games and music
Interact with attendees at promotional events
Capture and recap promotional events via photos, video, audio, social media, etc
Drive promotional vehicles
May be responsible for operating control board for studios and remote programming.
May directly sell advertising space to advertisers.
Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials.
Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from the master control room.
Protect the station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words / phrases not permitted on air.
Process time-out programming for accurate playback.
Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notify Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting the quality of the broadcast.
Handle emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.).
What You'll Need :
Excellent driving record, valid driver’s license and proof of insurability
Physical ability to stand for multiple hours and lift or move 40-pound objects
Organizational skills; ability to prioritize and effectively manage time
Previous experience in outdoor promotions and / or marketing / customer service is a plus
Interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with others and maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune with the local and national trends and / or specialized knowledge of topics / events related to on-air discussions
Pleasant, charismatic, and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
Well-rounded communication skills for conducting interviews
Ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air
Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar
Proficient in media production and broadcast systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office and social networking
May require selling skills
May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish
1-2 years experience as an announcer in a smaller market or college station environment
What You'll Bring : Location :
Location :
Norfolk, VA : 555 Belaire Ave, 23320
Position Type : Regular
Regular
Time Type : Part time
Part time
Pay Type : Hourly
Hourly
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 (employees meeting ACA measurement)
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!
We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
Last updated : 2024-05-09