Morning Show Co Host at Cumulus Media Inc. in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Company Overview




Cumulus Media|Allentown, PA currently features 5 stations and 4 strong brands in the Lehigh Valley and Pocono area of northeast Pennsylvania. Our stations include: : WCTO-WWYY-FM Country, WODE-FM Classic Rock WLEV Adult Contemporary, WEEX-AM Sports. The cluster of stations and streams reaches more than a half million listeners each week.



Position Overview




Cumulus Media | Allentown is searching for a dynamic Morning Show Co-Host with full-time on- air experience. Why would someone wake up to you in the morning? Do your stories entertain and make people laugh? Do you live your life on-air and on social media? Do you plan/prep/work until your show is locked? Do you develop positive relationships with co-hosts, station teammates, clients and community? If you do, we want to talk to you!


Responsibilities include co-hosting shows that generate ratings by being entertaining, informative, community oriented and forwarding the brand. Must have a deep understanding of how to go beyond the latest news, headlines, and events to craft an entertaining and unique product. The candidate should be able to plan and produce a quality show, through creative ideas, segments, celebrity interviews and production elements. Daily commercial production is required. As an ambassador for Cumulus, participation in station and client events/remotes, connecting with the community and our listeners, building a relationship with clients through the sales team and networking within the market are paramount. Candidates must have unparalleled passion, worth ethic and drive.


Key Responsibilities & Qualifications




Key Responsibilities:

• Co-produce a compelling morning show by using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting on-air content as well as all social media content across all station platforms


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


• Demonstrated ability to develop, build and engage social media following across station platforms. Daily social media engagement; website and digital content generation


• Participate in station Programming, Promotions, Sales Meetings, Live Broadcasts and Station events/appearances


• Assist in production, podcasting and imaging of the station plus create killer endorsement ads - both on air and online - for mutually agreed upon products


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

Qualifications:

• Full-Time On-Air experience with successful ratings history required Adults/Women 25-54


• Strong production skills and knowledge of Op X, VOX Pro/Adobe Audition and Audacity


• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking


• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations
  Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune daily with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to on-air discussions


• Demonstrated upbeat personality, informative, entertaining and engaging on the air; able to relate to station audience


• Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills; proficient in grammar; ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air


• Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc. must be added to online profile/application

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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