CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One has an immediate opening for a part time, weekend Announcer to support the 24/7 Country Format for LIVE shows. The Announcer is an integral part of on-air operations. This position will be responsible for hosting shows that generate ratings by being entertaining and informative. The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of how to go beyond the latest news, headlines, and events to craft an entertaining and unique product, be able to plan and produce a quality show, through creative ideas, segments, and production elements and have unparalleled passion, worth ethic and drive. This is a remote based position.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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
• Read live commercial copy on air
• Handle emergency news/weather in show
• Plays music as specified by music director and music log

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of On-Air experience
• Knowledge of current and classic country artist and music preferred
• Must have experience with on-air automation systems and basic computer software programs
• Network radio and OpX on-air automation system experience preferred
• Must have suitable wifi connection and speed as announcer will be producing shows from home on provided company equipment
• 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
• Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc. must be added to online profile/application

What we offer:

• Professional growth and career path
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
• 401K with company match