Westwood One

On Air Host – Morning Show

Westwood One Modesto-Merced Area
No longer accepting applications

CUMULUS MEDIA | Stockton/Modesto is looking for a dynamic Morning Show On-Air (Co)Host. Our people work in a state-of-the-art facility, take pride in our community and value teamwork. If you can deliver lifestyle headlines, be focused, creative and multi-task and most of all…love radio, we should talk. Board work, remotes and production are all a part of what we do, so show us what you’ve got.

Who We Are

CUMULUS | Modesto/Stockton, CA currently features 8 stations in the Modesto/Stockton area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: KATM-FM, KHKK-FM/KDJK-FM, KWIN-FM/KWNN-FM, KHOP-FM, KJOY-FM, and KESP-AM. The cluster of 8 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.

Responsibilities include hosting or 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

  • 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
  • Participate in station Programming, Promotions, and Sales meetings and events
  • Assist in production and imaging of the station
  • Live Broadcasts and station appearances
  • Commercial Production; create killer endorsement ads – both on air and online – for mutually agreed upon products
  • Voice other commercials as assigned
  • Handle emergency news/weather in show; on call for weather disasters/breaking news
  • Ensure logged commercials, promotions, sweepers and any other programming element essential to the station's operations are aired

Job Requirements

To upload your air-check, please paste the audio file into a Word document and save with name format Lastname.Audio and upload as part of your application by selecting “Include a cover letter”. Instructions are also provided on the application form.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of Full-Time On-Air experience with successful ratings history required
  • 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
  • Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills; proficient in grammar; ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air
  • Demonstrated creativity and imagination
  • Can work well in a team environment; collaborative
  • Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc. must be added to online profile/application

What We Offer

  • Annual Salary of $39,000-43,000
  • Professional growth and career path
  • 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 to plan for the long-term
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays

For immediate consideration, please visit

https://cumulusmedia.jobs.net/

For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at:

https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Modesto/Stockton, CA (Onsite)

Job Type

Other

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

07/06/2024
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
  • Industries

    Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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