Job Description
CUMULUS | Atlanta, GA (WWWQ-FM, WKHX-FM, WNNX-FM, WWWQ-HD2 and WWWQ-HD3) strives to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who have the ability to drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio to success. We are radio and are home to some of the industry’s top talent. Q997 Atlanta’s Hit Music, is home of The Bert Show…Atlanta’s #1 Morning Show. New Country 101-Five, Atlanta’s #1 for New Country and The Original 99X.
Responsibilities include hosting a weekday and/or weekend show that generates ratings by being entertaining, informative, community oriented and forwarding the brand. Must have a deep understanding of Alternative Rock music and be able to deliver 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. As an ambassador for Cumulus, participation in station and client events/remotes, connecting with the community and our listeners, building a relationship with clients through the sales team and networking within the market are paramount. Candidates must have unparalleled passion, work ethic, drive, and be available for weekday live on-air shift.
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
- Great with phones/interacting with callers, interviewing artists/guests and hosting live events
- Connect with listeners via phones, social, video, web and on-site
- Daily social media engagement; website and digital content generation
- Participates in station Programming, Promotions, and Sales meetings and events
- Assist in production and imaging of the station
- Live Broadcasts and station appearances, whether paid or unpaid
- Commercial Production; create killer endorsement ads – both on air and online – for mutually agreed upon products
- Handles emergency news/weather in show; on call for weather disasters/breaking news
- Ensures logged commercials, promotions, sweepers and any other programming element essential to the station's operations air as required
- Performs additional duties as requested
Job Requirements:
To upload your air-check, please paste the audio file into a Word document and save with name format Lastname.Audio and upload as part of your application by selecting “Include a cover letter”. Instructions are also provided on the application form.
Qualifications:
- 3 + years of On-Air experience required
- Strong production skills and knowledge of Op X, VOX Pro/Adobe Audition and Audacity
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking
- Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations
- Knowledge of, and passion for Alternative, Classic & Active Rock music.
- 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
- Can work well in a team environment; collaborative
- Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc. must be added to online profile/application
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
- 401K with company match to plan for the long-term
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).
Job Snapshot
Employee Type
Part-TimeLocation
Atlanta, GA (Onsite)Job Type
Media - Journalism - Newspaper, OtherExperience
Not SpecifiedDate Posted
08/31/2024Recommended Jobs
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