On Air Host at Cumulus Media Inc. in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Job Description:

Company Overview




Who We Are:
CUMULUS | Fayetteville NC currently features 4 stations in the Fayetteville area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: Q98 WQSM-FM CHR/Hot Adult Contemporary, 640 WFNC-AM Talk Radio, Magic 106.9 WMGU-FM Magic our Urban Adult Contemporary Station, Rock 103 WRCQ-FM Rock. The cluster of 4 stations reach thousands of listeners on a daily basis.



Position Overview




CUMULUS MEDIA | Fayetteville, NC Q98 (WQSM-FM) Rock 103 (WRCQ-FM) and Magic 106.9 (WMGU-FM) are looking for the next great on-air talent for weekend air shifts and appearances. The ideal candidate will be able to relate to their respective audience, possess an extremely good work ethic, be a self-starter, and be highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


As an influencer for Cumulus, you'll participate in station and client events/appearances, connecting with the community and building relationships with consumers and clients. Candidates must have creativity, and passion for entertainment, digital and social media.


Key Responsibilities & Qualifications




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


• Great with phones/interacting with callers, interviewing artists/guests and hosting live events


• Connect with listeners via phones, social, video, web and on-site


• Daily social media engagement; website and digital content generation


• Participates in station Programming, Promotions, and Sales meetings and events


• Assist in production and imaging of the station


• Live Broadcasts and station appearances, whether paid of unpaid


• Commercial Production; create killer endorsement ads - both on air and online - for mutually agreed upon products


• Voice other commercials as assigned


• Handles emergency news/weather in show; on call for weather disasters/breaking news


• Ensures logged commercials, promotions, sweepers and any other programming element essential to the station's operations are aired


• Performs additional duties in small stations, such as production, assisting program director or music director, operating radio transmitter or writing advertising copy. Plays music as specified by music director and music log

Qualifications:

• 3 + years of On-Air experience with successful ratings history required


• On-air or comparable experience with live performance


• Proficiency in audio editing and Adobe Audition preferred


• Experience operating broadcast equipment and software preferred


• Promptness and reliability


• Knowledgeable of the Fayetteville area (or willingness to learn)


• Social Media Engagement


• People Skills / Team Player


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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/



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