Part-time Network Announcer
Cumulus Media

Job Description

CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One, Dallas, TX is looking for a dynamic Part-time Network Announcer on the AC/Lite AC format with 24/7 Formats. Shifts can vary each weekend and some can be 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 on the AC/Lite AC format with 24/7 Formats 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
• Possible social media engagement and digital content generation from affiliates
• Read live commercial copy on air
• Handles emergency news/weather in show; on call for weather disasters/breaking news
• Plays music as specified by music director and music log

Job Requirements
Qualifications:

• 2 + years of Full-Time 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

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CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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