Job Summary:

Responsibilities

• Exemplary preparation for an air shift with use of creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting of on-air material.
• Follow designated show format.
• Personality must be upbeat, informative and entertaining and be able to relate to station audience.
• Must be current with relevant daily material that is appropriate for the given station.
• Go on client calls as needed.
• Work an approved and previously agreed upon air shift.
• Maintain a website personality page with active participation related to station on social media sites.
• Participate in regular listening/aircheck sessions for critique with the Program Director.
• Participate in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events.
• Make regular approved appearances at paid, and non-paid, station events.
• Execute only Program Director approved interviews and events on air during the regularly assigned shift.
• Air all songs, commercials, promos and liners as scheduled.
• Assist with the voice over and production of paid, and non paid, spots required to run on the station.
• Be an ambassador for the radio station when out in public.
• Maintain a positive and approachable attitude when around listeners and clients.
• Interviews guests, moderates debates, converses with callers, and hosts live events.
• Adheres to all guidelines, policies and procedures of the station, iHeatMedia, the FCC and all other federal, state and local laws, including policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity.
• Executes only the interviews and events on air that are approved by Program Director
• Researches and gains knowledge of subject matter that facilitates speaking extemporaneously and providing immediate non-scripted analysis/commentary.
• 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

• Knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations.
• Must have advanced knowledge of NexGen Digital studio.
• Valid drivers license.
• Drive to events/remotes and other special occasions as needed.
• Ability to be flexible and work under short deadlines.
• Ability to perform as On-Air Announcer.
• Please upload a demo MP3 along with your resume.

Work Experience

2+ 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

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