Sports Play-By-Play Announcer

iHeartMedia; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary benefits and fringe programs

Job summary

iHeartMedia in Mansfield, OH seeks an energetic announcer for seasonal, part-time work. You will deliver sport scores, announce topics, and participate in promotional events while writing and editing copy for on-air use.

Experience with live shows, control-room operations, and basic ad sales is a plus. The role requires a personable, clear voice, strong interviewing skills and the ability to adapt to fast-paced sports and entertainment coverage in a local market.

Qualifications

• Socially informed and perceptive with knowledge of local/national trends.
• Pleasant, charismatic voice with clear pronunciation.
• Strong interviewing and writing/editing skills.
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems.
• May require Spanish language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Delivers sport scores, statistics and upcoming game information.
• Writes, reviews and edits news copy, PSAs, commercials, pre-recorded reports, contests, etc.
• Participates in promotional events.
• May operate control board for studios and remote programming.
• May directly sell advertising space to advertisers.
• Regulates program timing, monitors quality of on-air programming.

Skills

Social awareness

Charismatic voice

Interviewing

Writing & editing

Media production

MS Office

Spanish language

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social networking

Broadcast systems

Job description

Company Overview

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! 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.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

• Delivers sport scores, statistics and upcoming game information.
• Writes, reviews and/or edits news copy, introductions, public service announcements, commercials, pre-recorded reports, contests, etc.
• Participates in promotional events.
• May be responsible for operating control board for studios and remote programming.
• May directly sell advertising space to advertisers.
• Regulates program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials.
• Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room or remote site.
• Protects station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air.
• Processes time-out programming for accurate play back.
• Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast.
• Handles 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, I.E. Sports
• 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

Certifications

• None required

What You'll Need

Ability to describe and comment on live sporting events.

Location

Location: Mansfield, OH: 1400 Radio Lane, 44906

Position Type

Position Type: Seasonal

Time Type

Time Type: Part time

Pay Type

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!

Other Requirements

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

Company Commitment

Our organization participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity

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.