Dj/announcer - Part Time - Washington, United States - iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia, Inc.

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Part time

Description

iHeartMedia Markets

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-supported 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 wellknown branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry 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 We Need:
WWDC DC101, DC's Alternative Rock Radio Station, is looking to add to a DJ/Announcer to our on-air team. The position is On-Site (Washington DC) Part-Time with a weekend shift and fill-in responsibilities.

This person will create, produce, and announce topics on the radio, including music, entertainment, politics, news, weather, sports, traffic, and other topics of interest.

What You'll Do:

Deliver newscasts; announce radio playlists of musical selections; give weather and traffic conditions; deliver sports scores, statistics, and upcoming game information.
Comment on music and other matters of interest to the audience (e.g. time, weather, traffic conditions) and may interview musical personalities and members of the listening audience.
Specialize in one type of music (e.g. Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Country, etc.).
Write, review and/or edit news copy, introductions, public service announcements, commercials, prerecorded reports, contests, etc.
Participate in promotional events.
May be responsible for operating the control board for studios and remote programming.
May directly sell advertising space to advertisers.
Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials.
Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing onair programming from the master control room.
Protect the station's license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air.
Process timeout programming for accurate playback.
Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notify Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting the quality of the broadcast.
Handle emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.).

What You'll Need:

Socially informed and perceptive; uptodate and in tune with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to onair discussions.
Pleasant, charismatic, and wellcontrolled voice; excellent pronunciation.
Wellrounded 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. 12 years experience as an announcer in a smaller market or college station environment 4year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism.

What You'll Bring:

Location:

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

Position Type:
Regular