Sports Broadcaster

iHeartMedia; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored medical, dental and

Vision with a variety of coverage

A 401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional voluntary programs

Job summary

iHeartMedia in Wheeling, WV is seeking a part-time radio announcer for seasonal duties. You will deliver news, weather, and traffic updates, read scripts, and announce the music playlists while engaging listeners with a confident voice.

The role involves on-air interviews and tight control of program timing. Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years of announcer experience in smaller markets, a 4-year degree in communications or broadcast journalism, and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Must have 4-year college degree in Communications or Broadcast Journalism.
• 1-2 years’ announcer experience in smaller market or college station environment.
• Strong writing and editing skills; clear on-air pronunciation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver newscasts and announce radio playlist.
• Provide weather, traffic updates and sports scores.
• Interviews with guests and music personalities as needed.
• Write/edit news copy and public service announcements.
• Operate control board and assist in promotional events.
• Regulate timing, monitor broadcast quality, and handle live inserts.

Skills

Socially informed

Trends knowledge

Charismatic voice

Interviews

Clear writing

Grammar

Media production

Microsoft Office

Selling skills

Spanish (optional)

Experience as announcer

Education

4-year college degree

Job description

iHeartMedia Markets current employees and contingent workers

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! If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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:

Creates, produces and announces topics on the radio, including music, entertainment, politics, news, weather, sports, traffic and other topics of interest including high school sports such as football in the Wheeling, WV market.

What You´ll Do:

• Deliver newscasts
• Announce radio playlist of musical selections
• Give weather and traffic conditions
• Deliver 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
• Specialize 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
• Be responsible for operating control board for studios and remote programming
• Optionally sell advertising space to advertisers
• Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials
• Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room
• Censor live programs and delete words/phrases not permitted on air to protect station’s license
• Process time-out programming for accurate playback
• Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notify Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast
• Handle emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.)

What You´ll Need:

• 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 Bring:

Location: Wheeling, WV: 1015 Main St, 26003

Position Type: Seasonal

Time Type: Part time

Pay Type: Hourly

Benefits:

• 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. Our organization participates in E-Verify.