PT On Air Personality

Cumulus Media Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation/sick/holiday

Parental leave

Job summary

CUMULUS MEDIA | Buffalo, NY is seeking a dynamic Part Time On-Air talent to deliver lifestyle headlines, stay creative, and entertain. The role includes hosting shows, producing daily content, and engaging with the community through events and online platforms.

Responsibilities involve live hosting, production, and contributing to station programming with a focus on local relevance and audience interaction. Join a team that values creativity, reliability, and community connection.

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 with local/national trends.

Responsibilities

• Produce compelling entertainment through creativity, imagination and good judgment in writing, producing, and interviewing.
• Engage with callers, interview artists/guests and host live events.
• Connect with listeners via phone, texting, social media, video and web.
• Participate in station programming, promotions, and sales meetings.
• Assist in production and imaging of the station.
• Handle emergency news/weather in show; on call for weather disasters/breaking news.

Skills

On-Air experience

Strong production skills

Microsoft Office & social media

FCC rules knowledge

Creative on-air & online

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

Company Overview

Cumulus Media 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 377 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainmentprogramming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, and AP News, 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 reachthrough 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 eventexperiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

CUMULUS MEDIA | Buffalo, NY currently features 4 stations in the Buffalo/Niagara Falls area. Our stations include: 97Rock WGRF-FM Classic Rock, 103.3 The Edge WEDG-FM, Classic Hits 104.1 WHTT-FM, ESPN 98.9 & 1120 WBBF-AM.

Position Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA | Buffalo, NY is looking for a dynamic Part Time On-Air 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 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

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.

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 more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

EEO Statement

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