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 (OTC: 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 399 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 9,400 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) has an immediate, full-time opening for a part-time Sports Radio Talk Show Producer, reporting to the Executive Director. In this role, you’re responsible for the daily technical operation of the show as well as keeping the show’s social platforms relevant with current, compelling, and interesting audio and video clips that highlight the show’s entertainment value and ongoing creativity. You’ll partner with the Show Hosts and Board Operator to organize, develop, and suggest topics, features, and guests for daily, timely, topical, interactive sports talk programs.

The ideal candidate is passionate about audio, video and social media and is a driven, resourceful problem solver who thrives in the evolving, diverse culture of the entertainment industry. Successful candidates take pride in the creativity and success of the overall content.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications:

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
Screen incoming text messages, instant messages, video chat messages and phone calls for content and engagement for interactive segments with consumers of the program
Coordinate logistics for remote and special broadcasts
Work collaboratively with the show’s board operator on the audio accoutrements, sound bites, and sound effects to elevate the overall production of the program.
Manage organization/ archiving of audio and digital show content, listener information, etc.
Monitors listener emails, inquiries and responses related to shows

Qualifications:

2-3+ years of radio/podcast production experience required
Successful track record as a Content Producer and/or Assistant in a small to mid-sized radio market or college radio station
Strong social and digital media 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 sports, music, pop culture and current events
Proficient computer skills
Strong production skills and knowledge of VOX Pro/Adobe Audition and Audacity/Enco & OpX highly preferred
Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations helpful
Must be flexible with work hours including nights, weekends and holidays
Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record

What We Offer:

Competitive Pay
Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
401K with company match

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).

Sports Talk Producer (Part Time)

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