Producer - Sports play-by-play

iHeartMedia, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Spending accounts

Job summary

iHeartMedia Markets is seeking a part-time Broadcast Producer to plan and produce live and pre-recorded radio segments across news, music, talk, and sports. You will generate ideas, research topics, and coordinate guests while guiding presenters and crew to deliver high-quality content.

You will manage budgets, secure permissions for recordings and music usage, and ensure compliance with broadcasting regulations. Strong writing, organization, and radio studio experience are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills; ability to tailor content for different audiences

Responsibilities

• Generate original ideas and research for live and pre-recorded radio shows
• Coordinate guests and material, contact and scheduling
• Direct presenters and crew to meet production standards
• Manage budgets and resources
• Obtain licenses for recording or broadcasting and music usage
• Monitor listener feedback and respond to inquiries
• Collaborate with program contributors to ensure quality and compliance
• Operate soundboards and editing/production software
• Schedule and monitor radio stream during live recordings
• Assist with archiving, post-production, and file management

Skills

Storytelling

Writing

Broadcast production

Research

Budget awareness

Organization

Tools

Recording equipment

Sound editing software

MS Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

iHeartMedia Markets

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!

At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:

We're seeking a Broadcast Producer assist with the planning and production of live and pre-recorded radio shows featuring news, music, talk, sports, traffic and feature productions

What You'll Do:

• Generate original ideas, encourage ideation from others, and carry out thorough research
• Research information, obtain materials and assist with contacting and scheduling guests
• Give direction to presenters, content providers, assistants and other crew members
• Manage budgets and ensure the efficient use of resources
• Obtain permission or licenses for recording or broadcasting on location, and for the use of music, sound effects and audio archive material
• Monitor listener emails, inquiries and responses related to shows
• Work in collaboration with presenters, performers or other program contributors, in order to perform quality assurance to meet established production standards, rules and regulations
• Use various broadcasting technologies such as soundboards and editing/production software
• Schedule and monitors the radio stream during live recordings
• Assist with time-keeping, saving show recordings, archiving show files and post-production editing as directed

What You’ll Need:

• Creative mindset with the ability to formulate and communicate original ideas
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills; ability to tailor and adapt content for different audiences and platforms
• Knowledge of the radio market, different station/program styles, audience demographics
• Experience using a variety of recording equipment and operating a radio studio
• Ability to build rapport and draw information from people
• Confidence and tenacity to pursue information, overcome obstacles and pitch ideas to senior colleagues
• Stress tolerance with ability to work calmly and effectively under pression, and to react quickly to changes
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Full knowledge of the law, rules and industry regulations around radio productions; know when it necessary to acquire relevant clearances and licenses
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint as well as social media platforms

What You’ll Bring:

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Ability to work within standardized procedures and an understanding of when to elevate
• Skills to solve straightforward problems using established procedures
• Close attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved
• Common courtesy when communicating with coworkers and outside contacts

Location:

Bala Cynwyd, PA: 2 Bala Plaza, Suite PL-41 & PL-50, 19004

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!

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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