[Remote] Sports Talk Host

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cumulus Media is a leading audio-first media company engaging listeners with high-quality local programming and a diverse range of audio content. They are seeking a Sports Radio Talk Show Host responsible for producing engaging radio shows with compelling content, while interacting with listeners and managing the show's dynamics. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for sports and the ability to create an entertaining and informative experience for the audience.

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 - intelligent and self-confident; yet likeable, reasonable, and capable of understanding various viewpoints
• Capable of vivid storytelling - execute compelling teases that keep the audience hooked
• Deliver fact-based opinions in a confident manner with a willingness and capability to professionally support those opinions
• Ability to interview newsmakers with sharp, short, open-ended questions that provoke fascinating answers
• Successfully manage callers and guests keeping the show moving while directing the organic interactivity that surfaces through phone calls, social media, text messaging, and chat
• Be a great orator, but also a terrific listener - understands how to talk WITH the audience, not AT the audience
• Intelligent and self-confident yet likeable, reasonable and capable of understanding various viewpoints
• Read live commercial copy on air Handle emergency/breaking sports news/news or weather live, as needed Willing to work with and respect other hosts
• Team player - open to heavy collaboration with Producers and Executive Director

Skills

• 1-3 years of on-air experience
• Knowledge of current sports headlines, stories, leagues, teams, owners, players, fan bases
• Must have experience with on-air automation systems, Adobe Audition and basic computer software programs
• 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 on air
• Demonstrated creativity and imagination
• Collaborative - work well in a team environment
• Audio demo of monologues, storytelling, on-air interviews, commentary, live commercial reads, etc. must be added to online profile/application
• Network radio and OpX on-air automation system experience preferred
• Candidates will preferably have and - if hired - will continue to maintain a dedicated social media audience that they can engage both on and off the air, as well as during major sporting events

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness
• Employee referral bonus program

Company Overview

• Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.cumulus.com.

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