On Air Talent

Department: Programming

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: McAllen - Onsite

Description

The Role & YouLatino Media Network is seeking a talented and experienced Spanish-speaking Radio Announcer to host dynamic and entertaining shows for our Regional Mexican format in the McAllen market! If you have a passion for creating engaging content that resonates with our audience, this is an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills. This is a part time role, and you will be expected to work up to 28 hours per week, depending on company needs.  
As the ideal candidate, you’ll bring creativity and energy to the airwaves, producing and delivering content that captivates listeners on-air, at live events, and across digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and present informative and entertaining content for the station in a style that is consistent with the appropriate station format.
• Record or present live news updates, traffic reports, commercials, and station promotions.
• Operate all mechanical functions of preparing and delivering an on-air show, including editing listener telephone calls, executing recorded "bits" and other show elements, and operating the control room console and digital studio equipment. Zetta experience is a plus!
• Conduct interviews with celebrities, clients, and community leaders.
• Engage with listeners through on-air discussions, social media, and other digital platforms.
• Promote the station at appearances such as community events, including hosting and assisting charity functions and remote broadcasts.
• Attend station remotes, events and community activities as needed / requested. These could be during the week and/or weekend.
• Perform necessary technical functions of the assigned air shift, including ensuring that commercials or programs air as scheduled, reporting all discrepancies, logging engineering readings, and ensuring that content and promotions comply with FCC regulations.
• Maintain and build a positive, cooperative attitude within the station. Build working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors, and the general public.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required.
• Report to work on time, ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned, or required.

You Have These

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a radio announcer or related role in a PPM market.
• Strong on-air presence and ability to engage with listeners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in audio editing software such as Adobe Audition.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems.

We’d Love If You Also Have These

• Excellent social media skills.
• Video editing skills and graphic design/photoshop skills are a plus!
• Music live mixing skills are desired, but optional for consideration.
• A 2-year college degree is preferred.

How to Apply

How To ApplyTo be considered for this role please submit your resume and cover letter below. We understand that you are much more than your resume and we want to get to know you. Without telling us something we’ve already read in your resume, please send us your cover letter in answering the following 3 questions: 

1. What makes you the ideal candidate for this position and why?
2. What excites you about LMN and this position?
3. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? 

  We strive to attract diverse top talent who are inspired by our mission, aligned to our values and are motivated to grow and make an impact, rather than candidates who check all the boxes, but aren’t committed. We encourage you to apply and show us how your unique experiences, strengths and capabilities can best be utilized at LMN!
CompensationAn employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs.
 
The hourly rate for this position is $18 per hour with the potential of additional compensation based on personal appearances or endorsement talent fees and on factors above. Our Commitment to an Inclusive WorkplaceLatino Media