Company Overview
Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month - wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 394 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, AP News, and the Academy of Country Music Awards, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for 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. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.
Position Overview
CUMULUS MEDIA | Knoxville-Sports Animal, WNML is looking for a dynamic Weekdays 3-7pm Host that can deliver lifestyle headlines, be focused, creative, compelling and loves to entertain. Technical proficiency, constant social media connection, live public appearances and production are all part of what we do. Our talent work in a state-of-the-art facility, take pride in our community and value teamwork.
Responsibilities include hosting or co-hosting shows that provide entertaining information and local, community-driven content. Daily commercial production is required.
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 compelling entertainment through creativity, imagination and good judgment in writing, producing, and interviewing
- Engaging with callers, interviewing artists/guests and hosting live events
- Connect with listeners via phone, texting, social media, video, and web
- Participate in station programming, promotions, and sales meetings
- Available to assist in production and imaging of the station
- Handle emergency news/weather in show; on call for weather disasters/breaking news
Qualifications:
- On-Air experience with successful ratings history preferred
- Strong production skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking
- Strong knowledge of 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 creativity and imagination on air and on-line
- Thrives in a team environment
- Demo of show, interviews, commentary, social media and any video work should be added to online profile/application
USD $45,000.00 - USD $50,000.00 /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/careers
For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
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