JOBS: NEWS ANCHOR - CUMULUS MEDIA Inc. Dallas, TX (Onsite) Full-Time
NEWS ANCHOR
CUMULUS MEDIA Inc. Dallas, TX (Onsite) Full-Time
Job Details
CUMULUS | Dallas, TX is looking for a morning weekday News Anchor to join “DFW’s Morning News” on 570 AM KLIF. You’ll work each day with the award-winning anchor, Dave Williams. Candidates must be able to relate to a 35-64 yr. old adult and know how to play the “hits of the day” that resonate with them! Our ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic, have a history of rating’s success, and be highly organized with the ability to work exceptionally well in a team environment. Are you a news junkie? Then this job could be for you. The position requires extreme reliability and flexibility. Women are encouraged to apply!
Who We Are: CUMULUS | Dallas, TX currently features 6 stations in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metro area: KTCK 1310/96.7 The Ticket, KPLX 99.5 The Wolf, New Country 96.3 KSCS, News/Talk 820 WBAP, News and Information, 570 AM KLIF, & Hot 93.3 KLIF-FM. At Cumulus Dallas we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who can drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio, to success.
Responsibilities:
• Produce a compelling radio show by using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting on-air content
• Great with phones/interacting with callers, interviewing artists/guests and hosting live events
• Connect with listeners via phones, social, video, web and on-site
• Daily social media engagement; website and digital content generation
• Participates in station Programming, Promotions, and Sales meetings and events
• Assist in production and imaging of the station
• Live Broadcasts and station appearances, whether paid of unpaid
• Commercial Production: create killer endorsement ads – both on air and online – for mutually agreed upon products
• Voice other commercials as assigned
• Handles emergency news/weather in show; on call for weather disasters/breaking news
• Ensures logged commercials, promotions, sweepers and any other programming element essential to the station's operations are aired
• Performs additional duties in small stations, such as production, assisting program director or music director, operating radio transmitter or writing advertising copy.
• Plays music as specified by music director and music log
Job Requirements:
To upload your air-check, please paste the audio file into a Word document and save with name format Lastname.Audio and upload as part of your application by selecting “Include a cover letter”. Instructions are also provided on the application form.
Qualifications:
• 3 + years of Full-Time On-Air experience with successful ratings history required
• Strong production skills and knowledge of Op X, VOX Pro/Adobe Audition and Audacity
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking
• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations
• Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune daily with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to on-air discussions
• Demonstrated upbeat personality, informative, entertaining and engaging on the air; able to relate to station audience
• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
• Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills; proficient in grammar; ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air
• Demonstrated creativity and imagination
• Can work well in a team environment; collaborative
• Familiar with audio mixers and remote monitoring systems for radio transmissions
• Available for emergency wall-to-wall coverage, if necessary.
• Have a keen sense of knowing the stories that appeal to and resonate with Adults 35-64.
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What we offer:
• Competitive pay
• 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 to plan for the long-term
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
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