Description

CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One, Washington, DC has an immediate opening for a full time Producer to support the America at Night with Rich Valdes show.  The Producer is an integral part of our programming team.  The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of news events and passion for radio, be able to multitask and handle a fast-paced working environment, be detail-oriented, prompt and reliable and must be able to work with the host as part of a team and respond well to direction.
Who We Are:
Westwood One, the national-facing arm of CUMULUS MEDIA, offers iconic, nationally syndicated sports, news, and entertainment content to more than 250 million monthly listeners across an audio network of nearly 7,300 affiliated broadcast radio stations and media partners. Westwood One is the largest audio network in America, home to premium content that defines the culture, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, the AP, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and Westwood One Backstage. The rapidly growing Cumulus Podcast Network delivers popular network and industry personalities and programs. Westwood One connects listeners with their passions through programs and platforms that have everyone listening.
Key Responsibilities:
Running a broadcast board for a live syndicated radio program within the show clock
Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming
Monitor news sources and pull audio clips
Book guests
Show prep including researching guests and creating a daily briefing for the host
Regulate timing of the program
Operate the delay system to ensure that inappropriate language does not get on the air
Screening calls from listeners, choosing which calls get on the air
Intensive content prep, audio editing, production, and other duties related to the show
Update audio for automation, and save shows to the archive
Must be able to multitask

Requirements

Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
At least 1 year experience in the same / similar position in a mid- to major radio market
Available to work afternoons and evenings
Familiarity with automation systems and show formats and clocks
Proficient in audio editing software like Adobe Audition
Excellent writing and storytelling skills
Time management and attention to detail
Dependability and reliability a must
Must be able to run a broadcast audio console
All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by date of hire, subject to legally mandated accommodations

Benefits & Perks

What we offer:
Professional growth and career path
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

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A leader in the radio broadcasting industry, CUMULUS MEDIA (NASDAQ: CMLS) combines high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices to the 245 million people reached each week through its 434 owned-and-operated stations broadcasting in 89 U.S. media markets (including eight of the top 10), approximately 8,000 broadcast radio stations affiliated with its Westwood One network and numerous digital channels. Together, the Cumulus Radio Station Group and Westwood One platforms make CUMULUS MEDIA one of the few media companies that can provide advertisers with national reach and local impact. The Cumulus Radio Station Group and Westwood One are the exclusive radio broadcast partners to some of the largest brands in sports, entertainment, news, and talk, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, the Olympics, the GRAMMYs, the Academy of Country Music Awards, the American Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, and more. Additionally, it is the nation's leading provider of country music and lifestyle content through its NASH brand, which serves country fans nationwide through radio programming, exclusive digital content, and live events. For more information, visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Job Details

Posted on Feb 20

Washington, DC, USA

Full time

Mid