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About the Role

iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in America, reaching 90% of Americans monthly. We are seeking individuals passionate about audio to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing diverse programming that reflects the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Delivers newscasts; announces radio playlist of musical selections; gives weather and traffic conditions; delivers sport scores, statistics and upcoming game information.
• Comments on music and other matters of interest to audience and may interview musical personalities and members of the listening audience.
• Typically specializes in one type of music.
• Writes, reviews and/or edits news copy, introductions, public service announcements, commercials, pre-recorded reports, contests, etc.
• Participates in promotional events.
• May be responsible for operating control board for studios and remote programming.
• May directly sell advertising space to advertisers.
• Regulates program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials.
• Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room.
• Protects station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air.
• Processes time-out programming for accurate play back.
• 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.).

Requirements

• 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 suite and social networking.
• May require selling skills.
• May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish.
• 1-2 years’ experience as an announcer in smaller market or college station environment.

Skills

• On Air skill
• Social skills
• Board skills
• Editing
• Vox Pro
• NexGen

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

• Part time
• Hourly

Experience Level

• 1-2 years

Education Level

• 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism

Salary/Compensations

• $45.98 - $57.48

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement)
• 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!

About the Company

• iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in America, reaching 90% of Americans monthly.
• We are the largest podcast publisher.
• We create and produce popular branded live music events.
• iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America.
• We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry.
• Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

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.
• Our organization participates in E-Verify.