PM Drive/Assistant PD – WMZQ/WPOC

About the role

iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in America, reaching 90% of Americans every month. We have a strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech, and provide powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations.

Responsibilities

• Performs news, talk, music, comedic or other format shows or program for broadcast entertainment.
• Establishes relationship with listeners by providing entertainment and/or information of interest consistent with format, genre, and targeted demographic audience.
• Interviews guests, moderates debates, converses with callers, and hosts live events.
• Adheres to all guidelines, policies and procedures of the station, iHeartMedia, the FCC and all other federal, state and local laws, including policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity.
• Prepares for an air shift using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting on-air material.
• Maintains a website personality page and participates in social media.
• Participates in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events.
• Makes regular approved appearances at station events; serves as ambassador for the radio station(s) when out in public.
• Executes only the interviews and events on air that are approved by Program Director; follows designated show format.
• Affords assistance with voice over and production of paid and non-paid spots required to run on the station.
• Serves as primary creative voice and directs support staff of show/station.
• Researches and gains knowledge of subject matter that facilitates speaking extemporaneously and providing immediate non-scripted analysis/commentary.
• Finalizes content using digital audio editing software.
• Prepares written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social media platforms.
• Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast.
• Handles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.); is on call for possible disasters, breaking news, or acts of nature.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking.
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems; familiar with NexGen, Vox Pro, and Pro Tools.
• 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.
• Able to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities.
• Can work well in a team environment; collaborative.
• Able to adapt to changes in schedules and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines.
• May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish.

Requirements

• 3+ years of on-air radio experience required.
• Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc.
• 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism.
• Certifications not required.

Skills

• Proficient in GSelector, NexGen and Sound+.
• Communicate with record community.
• Attend country concerts in the area.
• Participate in social media.
• Work with sales to help generate revenue.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options.
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid company holidays.
• Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community.
• 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!