MLB Show Host/Cumulus Radio [Atlanta, GA]
Nov 11, 2015 21:06:56 GMT
Post by Broadcaster411 on Nov 11, 2015 21:06:56 GMT
Game day and weekly show host for MLB team in one of America’s great cities. Candidates must have at least 5 years radio experience and success in a medium to large market, or equivalent experience in a related sports profession. This unique individual should possess a strong radio background and have an interest in sports, particularly Major League Baseball.
Cumulus owns and operates 460 radio stations in 94 U.S. markets, as well as Westwood One Networks, serving over 10,000 stations worldwide. Over 225 million people per week engage with a Cumulus or Westwood One asset making it an exciting and unique career opportunity! We are constantly creating new windows for success and strive to provide world class tools to help you succeed and reach your full potential as an employee. More recently, Cumulus is the proud creator of NASH- an exciting new lifestyle and entertainment brand targeting over 90 million country music fans nationwide.
Responsibilities:
Hosting pre-, post- in-game/rain delays and weekly team show.
Engages with team management and players to prepare for, create and produce content for game day programming
Can handle fan phone calls and fan interaction on social media professionally and respectfully
Possible sports updates during flagship’s afternoon or morning drive show
Appearances on behalf of team, station or clients
Requirements:
Knowledge of sports, understanding of stats and can communicate in an entertaining and inclusive way.
Outstanding personality, a team player able to work in fast paced, fluid environment.
Knows how to make PPM work in the context of sports related programming.
Must respect relationship with team and politics associated with the partnership, in other words, be objective about the team’s performance but never personal or mean-spirited in your commentary.
Active and strategic with social media
What We Offer:
Cumulus offers an opportunity to embark on a career with the fastest growing media company in the U.S.
Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.
Competitive pay and the ability to increase income.
Benefits, vacation, and paid holidays offered for all full time employees.
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account with company match, 401K with company match, and Life and Disability coverage.
Cumulus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For immediate consideration, please complete the application process at: www.cumulus.com/careers
Cumulus is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)