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CCB iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc. | MPG
Sports Broadcaster
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What they do
A DJ or Announcer hosts and programs music for radio shows. Creates playlists, introduces music or songs, provides commentary on music and artists. Interviews guest artists, takes listener requests, and runs contests or promotions on a show. May use audio production skills to play recordings at clubs or parties.
$60,106 / year median in West Virginia
+17% projected growth
Job Description
iHeartMedia Markets Current employees and contingent workers click here to apply and search by the Job Posting Title. The audio revolution is here
- and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America , reaches 90% of Americans every month
- a monthly audience that's twice the size of any other audio company
- almost three times the size of the largest TV network
- and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have: More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined; We're the largest podcast publisher , with more monthly downloads than the second
- and third-largest podcast publishers combined.
- and our company reflects that same kind of diversity.
What We Need:
Creates, produces and announces topics on the radio, including music, entertainment, politics, news, weather, sports, traffic and other topics of interest including high school sports such as football in the Wheeling, WV market.What You'll Do:
Responsibilities Deliver newscasts; announces radio playlist of musical selections; gives weather and traffic conditions; delivers sport scores, statistics and upcoming game information. Comment on music and other matters of interest to audience (e.g. time, weather, traffic conditions) and may interview musical personalities and members of listening audience. Typically specializes 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. May be responsible for operating control board for studios and remote programming. May directly sell advertising space to advertisers. Regulate program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials. Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room. Protect station's license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air. Process time-out programming for accurate play back. Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast. Handle emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.).What You'll Need:
Qualifications 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 Work Experience 1-2 years' experience as an announcer in smaller market or college station environment Education 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism Certifications None requiredWhat You'll Bring:
Location:
Wheeling, WV:
1015 Main St, 26003Position Type:
Seasonal Time Type:
Part timePay Type:
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!