CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Announcer to support the 24/7 Formats. The Full-Time Announcer is an integral part of the programming. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of on-air local and/or network radio experience and be able to fully produce a 5-hour on-air show.
Who We Are:
Westwood One, the national-facing arm of CUMULUS MEDIA, offers iconic, nationally syndicated sports, news, and entertainment content to more than 250 million monthly listeners across an audio network of nearly 7,300 affiliated broadcast radio stations and media partners. Westwood One is the largest audio network in America, home to premium content that defines the culture, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, the AP, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and Westwood One Backstage. The rapidly growing Cumulus Podcast Network delivers popular network and industry personalities and programs. Westwood One connects listeners with their passions through programs and platforms that have everyone listening.
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
- Commercial Production (PDQ) voice and produce ads for clients
- Handles emergency news/weather in show; on call for weather disasters/breaking news
- Plays music as specified by music director and music log
- Schedule a daily music log
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of on-air local and/or network radio experience.
- Be able to work six days a week, with either a Saturday or Sunday live shift.
- Knowledge of current and re-current artists and music preferred
- Be able to research and organize entertaining topical show prep content.
- Be able to execute and record all the elements necessary to produce a 5-hour show.
- Must have experience with audio mixers, voice track programs, computer functions, and the internet.
- Network radio and OpX on-air automation system experience preferred
- Must have suitable Wi-Fi 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
What we offer:
- An expected salary in the range of $38,400 to $48,000
- Professional growth and career path
- Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
- Medical, Dental & VisionInsurance coverage
- 401K with company match
- Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
- Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program
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CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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