WMZQ - part time talent needed

iHeartMedia; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary programs

Job summary

iHeartMedia in Rockville, MD is seeking part-time on-air talent for WMZQ and related duties. You will deliver newscasts, announce playlists, report weather and traffic, and provide sports scores while engaging listeners with a polished, radio-ready voice.

You will write and edit copy, participate in promotions, and may operate the control board. The role requires 1–2 years in a similar announcer position, a 4-year degree in Communications or Broadcast Journalism, and proficiency in office

Qualifications

• Socially informed and in tune with local/national trends related to on-air topics.
• Pleasant, charismatic voice; clear pronunciation.
• Strong interviewing and communication skills.
• Ability to make guests comfortable on air.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; grammar proficiency.
• Proficient with media production and broadcast systems.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office and social media.
• Spanish language skills may be required.
• 1–2 years’ announcer experience in smaller market or college station.

Responsibilities

• Weekend and fill-in talent for WMZQ in Washington DC.
• Delivers newscasts; announces playlist; provides weather/traffic; reports sports scores.
• Comment on music and matters of interest; may interview personalities.
• Specializes in one type of music (e.g., country, pop, etc.).
• Writes/edits news copy, PSAs, promos, contests.
• Participates in promotional events.
• May operate control board and sell advertising space.
• Regulates timing; monitors syndicated programming; plays commercials.
• Censors live programs to protect the license.
• Handles time-out programming; notifies engineering of issues.

Skills

Voice quality

Interviewing

Writing

Editing

Broadcast systems

Microsoft Office

Social media

Sales

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Broadcast production

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-sponsored 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 iHeartRadio Country 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 You'll Do:

• Weekend and fill-in talent needed for iHeart Country's WMZQ in Washington DC.
• Delivers newscasts; announces radio playlist of musical selections; gives weather and traffic conditions; delivers sport scores, statistics and upcoming game information.
• Comments 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.).
• 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.
• 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.).

What You'll Need:

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 suite 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

Compensation

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data. $24.80 - $31.00

Location

Rockville, MD: 1801 Rockville Pike, 4th Floor, 20852

Position Type

Regular 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!

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.

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