On-AIr Announcer Part-Time

iHeartMedia; Harrisburg (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

A 401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employer sponsored medical, dental and

Job summary

iHeartMedia in Harrisburg, PA is seeking an on-air host for part-time duties. You will deliver newscasts, announce the radio playlist, provide weather and traffic updates, and share sports scores. Responsibilities include interviewing guests, writing and editing copy, and supporting promotional events.

You may operate the studio control board and assist with advertising sales as needed. The role emphasizes clear pronunciation, strong voice, and engaging audience connections.

Qualifications

• Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date with local/national trends and topics related to on-air discussions.
• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
• Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems
• May require selling skills
• May require Spanish language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Deliver newscasts; announces radio playlist of musical selections; weather and traffic conditions; sports scores and game information.
• Comment on music and other topics; may interview musical personalities and listeners.
• Typically specializes in one type of music (e.g. classical, pop, rock, country).
• Write, review and/or edit news copy, intros, PSAs, commercials, pre-recorded reports, contests.
• Participate in promotional events.
• Operate control board for studios and remote programming.
• May sell advertising space to advertisers.
• Regulate program timing; operate syndicated programming; play commercials.
• Monitor quality/accuracy of on-air programming from master control.
• Check studio equipment and notify Engineering of malfunctions.

Skills

On-air hosting

Interview skills

Pronunciation

Writing/editing

Education

4-year degree in Communications or Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social networking

Job description

The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company – almost three times the size of the largest TV network – and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. In fact, we have:

• More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined;
• We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix;
• iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America;
• We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour;
• iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America;
• Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service; and
• We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

What We Need:

Creates, produces and announces topics on the radio, including music, entertainment, politics, news, weather, sports, traffic and other topics of interest.

What You’ll Do:

Responsibilities

• Deliver newscasts; announces radio playlist of musical selections; gives weather and traffic conditions; delivers sport scores, statistics and upcoming game information.
• Comment on music and other matters of interest to audience (e.g. time, weather, traffic conditions) and may interview musical personalities and members of listening audience.
• Typically specializes in one type of music (e.g. classical, pop, rock, country and western, etc.).
• Write, review and/or edit news copy, introductions, public service announcements, commercials, pre-recorded reports, contests, etc.
• Participate in promotional events.
• May be responsible for operating control board for studios and remote programming.
• May directly sell advertising space to advertisers.
• Regulate program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials.
• Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room.
• Protect station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air.
• Process time-out programming for accurate play back.
• Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast.
• Handle emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.).

Qualifications

• Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to on-air discussions
• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
• Well-rounded communication skills for conducting interviews
• Ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air
• Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and social networking
• May require selling skills
• May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish

Work Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience as an announcer in smaller market or college station environment

Education

• 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism

Certifications

• None required

What You’ll Need:

On-air hosting

What You’ll Bring:

Location:

Harrisburg, PA: 600 Corporate Circle, Suite 100 and 200, 17110

Position Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Type:

Hourly

Benefits:

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement)
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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