Producer/On Air Host (PT) at Cumulus Media Inc. in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Company Overview




CUMULUS | Columbia, SC currently features 5 stations in the Columbia area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: 107.5 WNKT-FM The Game - Home of Gamecock Sports, B106.7 WTCB-FM Adult Contemporary, KISS 103.1 WLXC Urban Adult Contemporary, 98.5 WOMG Columbia's Classic Hits, and ESPN - WISW 1320 Sports Talk. The cluster of 5 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.



Position Overview




CUMULUS MEDIA | Columbia, SC is searching for a part time Producer/Host for WKNT. Ideal candidates would have to able to produce sports talk shows and also be prepared to co-host and/or be on the mic with the host. 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 WKNT Brand & Content Leader (Program Director) to organize, develop, and suggest topics, features, and guests for 107.5 The Game. The Producer/Host is also responsible for the daily technical operation of the show (including video streaming, setting up and hosting live broadcasts on-site, as well as keeping the show's social platforms relevant.


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


• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly 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).

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