What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talk Show Producer position at Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc.?
Company Overview:
Position Overview:
The Producer will partner with the show hosts and WMAL Brand & Content Leader (Program Director) to organize, develop, and suggest topics, features, and guests for our on-air shows. The Producer is also responsible for the daily technical operation of the show as well as keeping the show’s social platforms relevant.
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications:
Qualifications:
For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs
For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
EEO Statement:
CUMULUS | WASHINGTON DC is currently home to two active news/talk brands broadcasting to the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area: WMAL 105.9 FM – Where Washington Comes To Talk, and WSBN-AM – ESPN 630 DC – The Sports Capitol. At CUMULUS WASHINGTON DC we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who can drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio to success.
Position Overview:
CUMULUS MEDIA | WASHINGTON DC is searching for an experienced Talk Show Producer for WMAL. We hire people who are passionate about audio, video and social media and are driven, resourceful problem solvers who thrive in the evolving, diverse culture of the entertainment business. The successful candidate takes pride in their creativity and success of the overall content.
The Producer will partner with the show hosts and WMAL Brand & Content Leader (Program Director) to organize, develop, and suggest topics, features, and guests for our on-air shows. The Producer is also responsible for the daily technical operation of the show as well as keeping the show’s social platforms relevant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Live management and production of the show’s daily moment to moment content, sound and presentation
- Creation and updating of all ‘in show’ and ‘out of show’ imaging, produced teases/promos and production elements that support the show
- Managing the show’s daily digital content for relevance and creativity across multiple platforms
- Book and pre-interview guests
- Organize meetings with the station’s Brand & Content Leader to ensure tactical plans and image are consistent with the station’s strategy
- Coordinate logistics for remote and special broadcasts
- Manage a system for archiving audio, show content, digital content
- Monitors listener emails, inquiries and responses related to shows
Qualifications:
- Preferred track record of success as a Content Producer and/or Assistant in a smaller market or college station
- Strong social and digital experience
- Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, multi-task and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with creative individuals as part of a team
- Deep knowledge of music, pop culture and current events
- Proficient computer skills
- Strong production skills and knowledge of VOX Pro/Adobe Audition and Audacity
- Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations
- Must be flexible with work hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Competitive Pay
- Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
- 401K with company match
- Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
- Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program
For immediate consideration, please visit https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/jobs
For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
EEO Statement:
CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000
