Associate Producer

Company Overview

The audio industry is on fire - from podcasting and streaming to smart speakers and live radio - and it’s never been a more exciting time to join and grow with one of the country’s largest and most sophisticated audio companies!

Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to over a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 401 owned-and-operated radio stations across 85 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of original podcasts that are smart, entertaining and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Position Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One is looking for a dynamic, full-time Associate Producer for our Content Show team with at least three years’ experience. Applicants must have a dedicated work ethic with a strong background in executing a live in-studio show and audio production. You’ll be collaborating with our team to execute the on-air production of a daily show and features/projects for on-air, web, social media content and video postings.

The Associate Producer organizes, conceptualizes, and develops topics, features, and guests that represents the lifestyle and interests of the show’s listeners. They also partner with the show’s host, the programming team, and others to create

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Daily Show Execution: Assist with the daily live radio show and podcast production, listener engagement, and production elements. Includes board operator duties.
• Content Research and Creation: Research trending topics and prepare content for various platforms.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the host, producer and the content/programming team to develop engaging content and increase listenership.
• Guest Coordination: Provide support to guests for on-air and digital platforms. Prepare technical interview setup for guests for in-studio and recorded radio broadcast and podcast interviews.
• Brand Management: Grow the show's brand through strategic content creation and social media engagement.
• Revenue Opportunities: Identify and maximize revenue opportunities through content and advertising integration.
• Console/Technical Operations: Operate console/board for national radio broadcast. Facilitate camera setup and lighting for podcast and streaming video.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in audio, radio, or video production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Audition, OpX, and social media platforms. Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience, with a preference for a bachelor's degree.
• In-depth understanding of conservative talk radio and FCC regulations.
• Ability to work on holidays.
  
  

Pay Range

USD $42,400.00 - USD $53,000.00 /Yr.

What We Offer

• 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).