On-Air Talent Atlanta GA
iHeart
About this job
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver newscasts; announces radio playlist of musical selections; gives weather and traffic conditions; delivers sport scores, statistics and upcoming game information.
- Comment on music and other matters of interest to audience (e.g. time, weather, traffic conditions) and may interview musical personalities and members of listening audience.
- Typically specializes in one type of music (e.g. classical, pop, rock, country and western, etc.).
- Write, review and/or edit news copy, introductions, public service announcements, commercials, pre-recorded reports, contests, etc.
- Participate in promotional events.
- May be responsible for operating control board for studios and remote programming.
- May directly sell advertising space to advertisers.
- Regulate program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials.
- Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room.
- Protect station’s license by censoring live programs.
- Process time-out programming for accurate play back.
- Check studio equipment for proper functioning.
- Handle emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.).
What You’ll Need:
- Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events 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.
- 1-2 years’ experience as an announcer in smaller market or college station environment.
- 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism.
What You’ll Bring:
Location:
Atlanta, GA: 1255 Makers Way, Suite A, 30318
Position Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Type:
Hourly
Benefits:
iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:
- 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, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
- A 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!
We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.
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Hours
Full Time
Location
Atlanta,
GA