Game Day Host

RadioJobs; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with company match

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Cumulus Media in Buffalo is seeking a part-time Game Host to deliver highlights and entertain audiences. This role requires technical proficiency, creativity, and strong production skills while participating in various promotional events and station programming.

Candidates should possess on-air experience, be socially informed, and demonstrate creativity on air and online. The position offers a competitive pay range of $35.00 - $40.00 per hour and a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce game highlights through creativity, imagination, and good judgment.
• Participate in station programming, promotions, and sales meetings.
• Assist in production and imaging of the station.

Skills

On-Air experience with successful ratings history

Strong production skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Strong knowledge of FCC rules and regulations

Socially informed and perceptive

Demonstrated creativity and imagination on air and online

Ability to thrive in a team environment

Job description

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.

Position Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA | Buffalo is looking for a part-time Game Host that can deliver game highlights, 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 works in a state-of-the-art facility, take pride in our community and value teamwork. 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

• Produce game highlights through creativity, imagination and good judgment in writing, producing, and interviewing
• Participate in station programming, promotions, and sales meetings
• Available to assist in production and imaging of the station

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

Pay Range

USD $35.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, “what if” and try innovative solutions
• 401K with company match

EEO Statement

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