What are the responsibilities and job description for the Podcast Host, 2400 Sports position at Audacy, Inc.?
Overview
The host will break down the top storylines, rumors, and subplots happening in and around a specific sport or sports team and translate how league-wide storylines impact teams, players and fans. We are looking for somebody with organization, drive, accountability, and unbridled passion. The host will be counted on to provide their unique, engaged, and thoughtful perspective during each show. The host will work with co-hosts and producers to develop show rundowns, come prepared with original and informed opinions, and help deliver top-level content on a weekly or daily basis.
This is a pipeline posting. We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our dynamic team. While we may not have an immediate opening, we are continuously building a pipeline of talented individuals who are interested in becoming a part of our organization when opportunities arise. By submitting your application, you will become part of our talent pool. When we have a hiring need that matches your profile, we will reach out to you directly to discuss the opportunity. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
- Work collaboratively with the 2400Sports podcast team
- Create chemistry with a co-host counterpart and producer
- Prepare, research, and record up to, but not limited to, three (3) shows/week
- Leverage personal social outlets/following to help promote the show
- Participate in advertiser “host-read” recording sessions on a recurring basis
- Continued commitment to maximize skills/assets
- Collaborate with Audacy's sports markets to develop and integrate the podcast to grow total audience
Qualifications
More About You:
Required & Preferred:
- Must be 18
- Must have a borderline scary knowledge and passion for sports
- A willingness to be coached to develop a unique voice for the podcast
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Willingness to participate in advertiser “host-read” recording sessions on a recurring basis
- Experience in broadcast/podcasting is welcome but not necessary
Important Notes:
Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.
About Us
Audacy, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company that connects with 200 million consumers. Powered by its exclusive, premium audio content that includes unrivaled leadership positions in news and sports radio, Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups, a rapidly growing direct-to-consumer digital audio platform, multiple audio networks, a major event business and a leading, award-winning podcast studio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO
Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/ gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
