On-Air Host

Detroit, MI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $33,067.00 - $41,870.19

Benefits

Employer sponsored medical insurance

Dental Insurance

vision coverage

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program with telephonic counseling and legal/financial consultations

Voluntary programs including spending accounts and student loan refinancing

accident insurance

Job Description

iHeartMedia is the leading audio company in America, renowned for its expansive reach and influential presence in the audio entertainment industry. With a monthly audience that covers 90 percent of Americans, iHeartMedia's vast influence surpasses any other audio company, reaching nearly twice as many listeners as the next largest competitor, and outpacing the largest TV network by nearly three times. The company's services include a wide array of audio content such as broadcast radio, digital streaming, and podcasting, making it a powerhouse in the auditory media space.

iHeartMedia boasts more number one rated markets than its two closest radio compan... Show More

Job Requirements

1-2 years experience as an announcer in smaller market or college station environment
4-year college degree preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism
ability to work part time
strong verbal communication skills
ability to work flexible hours
comfortable with live broadcasts
willingness to participate in promotional events

Job Qualifications

Socially informed and perceptive
up-to-date and in tune with local and national trends or specialized knowledge of topics 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 proficiency in additional languages such as Spanish

Job Duties

Deliver newscasts
announce radio playlists of musical selections
provide weather and traffic conditions
deliver sports scores, statistics, and upcoming game information
comment on music and topical matters relevant to the audience
interview musical personalities and members of the listening audience
write, review, and/or edit news copy, introductions, Public Service Announcements, commercials, pre-recorded reports, contests
participate in promotional events
operate control board for studios and remote programming
sell advertising space directly to advertisers
regulate program timing and operate syndicated programming
play commercials
monitor technical quality and accuracy of on-air programming
censor live programs to protect station license
process time-out programming for accurate playback
check studio equipment functionality and notify engineering of malfunctions
handle emergency inserts such as news updates and alert system tests

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