On-air personality job description

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

WAQI-AM, a Uforia radio station, is looking for a part-time On-Air talent to join our team!

You must have passion for our brand, inform, entertain, and engage listeners in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area.

In addition to the daily live broadcast, you will be required to engage the audience across UVN's digital platforms and social media.

You will report to the VP, Miami Local Operations.

ABOUT YOU:

You are excited about producing and performing a live broadcast show that is informative and entertaining. You are knowledgeable and well informed on local, national and international politics & news that is relevant to the station's audience.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

+ Select and prepare program content: Gather new stories, audio, and write content for the newscast and show.

+ Contact, book, and interview relevant guests.

+ Prepare and deliver content about current local, national, and international news.

+ Discuss various topics with listeners over the telephone.

+ Provide commentary and conduct interviews during "Live" transmissions, and other events.

+ Establish a strong and effective relationship with the station's Sales team and clients.

+ Broadcast live from remote locations. Act as host and/or make promotional appearances at public or private events representing the Station.

+ Contribute appropriate, in-brand content for our digital platforms.

YOU HAVE:

+ High School Diploma; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

+ At least 3 years of On-Air Radio experience.

+ Proficiency in usage of social media platforms. Computer literate.

+ Excellent public speaking skills and ability to interact with listeners and clients in a public setting.

+ Must possess impeccable diction and excellent pronunciation in Spanish.

OUR BENEFITS:

TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

Univision requires that all U.S. and Puerto Rico employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to submit proof of vaccination. The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and will reasonably accommodate a qualified candidate, who may be unable to be vaccinated, consistent with federal, state, and local law.

Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

CUMULUS MEDIA | KHOP, Modesto-Stockton , has a rare Full-Time opening. We're looking for a PERSONALITY, who loves interacting on phones, is willing to share their personal life on-air and can be relatable with a Top 40 demo. Must have at least 3 years on-air commercial radio experience (preferably CHR format), execute a fun, engaging, interactive show, run a flawless board in a high pressure environment, be a major social media creator & contributor (photos, videos, etc.) and relate on a local level and with pop culture. Interacting with both clients and listeners is also mandatory as station appearances are part of this position.

Who We Are:

CUMULUS | Modesto/Stockton , CA currently features 8 stations in the Modesto/Stockton area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: KATM-FM, KHKK-FM/KDJK-FM, KWIN-FM/KWNN-FM, KHOP-FM, KJOY-FM, and KESP-AM. The cluster of 8 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.

Responsibilities include hosting a show that generates ratings by being entertaining, informative, community oriented and forwarding the brand. 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. Commercial production is required. 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, 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
• 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 of unpaid
• Commercial Production; create killer endorsement ads - both on air and online - for mutually agreed upon products
• Voice other commercials as assigned
• 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 are aired

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 Full-Time On-Air experience with successful ratings history 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
• 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
• 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
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match to plan for the long-term
• Paid Vacation & Holidays

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