Sports Talk Host Dallas TX
Westwood One
About this job
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. This is a remote based position.
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
- Network radio and OpX on-air automation system experience preferred Must have suitable Wi-Fi connection and speed as announcer will be producing shows from home on provided company equipment 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 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
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay
- 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
- Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
- Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program
For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs
For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
EEO Statement
Professionals
Hours
Part Time
Location
Dallas,
TX