[Remote] Sports Talk Host (Part Time)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cumulus Media is one of the country’s largest audio companies, delivering premium content to millions of listeners. They are seeking a part-time Sports Radio Talk Show Host responsible for producing engaging radio shows with entertaining and informative content while interacting with the audience in real-time. 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 - intelligent and self-confident; yet likeable, reasonable, and capable of understanding various viewpoints • Capable of vivid storytelling - execute compelling teases that keep the audience hooked • Deliver fact-based opinions in a confident manner with a willingness and capability to professionally support those opinions • Ability to interview newsmakers with sharp, short, open-ended questions that provoke fascinating answers • Successfully manage callers and guests keeping the show moving while directing the organic interactivity that surfaces through phone calls, social media, text messaging, and chat • Be a great orator, but also a terrific listener - understands how to talk WITH the audience, not AT the audience • Intelligent and self-confident yet likeable, reasonable and capable of understanding various viewpoints • Read live commercial copy on air • Handle emergency/breaking sports news/news or weather live, as needed • Willing to work with and respect other hosts • Team player - open to heavy collaboration with Producers and Executive Director Skills • 1-3 years of on-air experience • Knowledge of current sports headlines, stories, leagues, teams, owners, players, fan bases • Must have experience with on-air automation systems, Adobe Audition and basic computer software programs • Must have suitable Wi-Fi connection and speed as announcer will be producing shows from home on provided company equipment • 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 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 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 on air • Demonstrated creativity and imagination • Collaborative - work well in a team environment • Audio demo of monologues, storytelling, on-air interviews, commentary, live commercial reads, etc. must be added to online profile/application • Network radio and OpX on-air automation system experience preferred Benefits • Competitive Pay • 401K with company match Company Overview • Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job