About the Role
iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in America, reaching 90% of Americans monthly. We are seeking individuals passionate about media, entertainment, and storytelling to join our team. We value collaboration, curiosity, and respect for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Delivers newscasts, announces music playlists, and provides weather, traffic, and sports updates.
- Comments on music and other topics of interest, and may interview guests.
- Writes, reviews, and edits various broadcast content, including news copy, PSAs, and commercials.
- Participates in promotional events.
- Operates control boards for studios and remote programming.
- Regulates program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials.
- Monitors the technical quality of on-air programming.
- Censors live programs to ensure compliance with broadcast regulations.
- Processes time-out programming for accurate playback.
- Checks studio equipment and reports technical malfunctions.
- Handles emergency inserts and updates.
Requirements
- Socially informed and perceptive, with up-to-date knowledge of local and national trends.
- Possesses a pleasant, charismatic, and well-controlled voice with excellent pronunciation.
- Demonstrates well-rounded communication skills for conducting interviews.
- Ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air.
- Excellent writing and editing skills with proficient grammar.
- Proficient in media production and broadcast systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking.
- May require selling skills.
- May require proficiency in other languages, such as Spanish.
- Must have flexible availability on weekends, overnights, and holidays.
Skills
- Announcing
- News delivery
- Music programming
- Interviewing
- Writing
- Editing
- Media production
- Broadcast systems operation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Social networking
- Sales (potential)
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Part time
- Hourly
Experience Level
- 1-2 years’ experience as an announcer in a smaller market or college station environment
Education Level
- 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism
Salary/Compensations
- $39.05 - $48.816 per hour
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision with a variety of coverage options
- 401K plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering telephonic counseling, legal and financial consultations, and emotional well-being support
- Voluntary programs including spending accounts, student loan refinancing, and accident insurance
About the Company
- iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in America, reaching 90% of Americans monthly.
- We are the largest podcast publisher and have the #1 streaming radio digital service.
- Our social media footprint is significantly larger than other audio services.
- We possess the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry.
- Our company values collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes, and respect for everyone.
- We are committed to providing diverse programming that reflects the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Our organization participates in E-Verify.
