On Air Personality

Overview

Job Title: On-Air Personality

 

Department: Programming

 

Reporting To: Brand Manager

 

Employment Type: Full-Time

 

Pay Transparency: $80,000.00/Yr. - $110,000.00/Yr.  

 

Location(s): Washington, D.C. 

 

Work Arrangement: On-Site

 

The anticipated starting salary range for Washington, D.C.-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $80,000.00/Yr. - $110,000.00/Yr.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

 

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Overview:

 

Audacy-DC is looking for an urban, multimedia talent to co-host our morning show at WPGC-FM! Individuals applying for this position must possess a strong work ethic, be a team player, be able to work within format parameters to maximize ratings and revenue success and be able to relate to the Washington, DC, Maryland & Virginia (DMV) lifestyle.  You should be a great storyteller, understand the concept of forward momentum in a PPM world, be immersed in pop-culture, social media content creation, be active and forward thinking with social engagement and video, and can effectively tease and deliver on-air and off.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• On-Air Hosting: Co-host live or pre-recorded radio shows, engaging with the audience, delivering content, and maintaining a lively, entertaining and informative atmosphere. Monitor the music and commercial logs for the airshift. Operate the control board and perform production work.
• Interactive Engagement: Foster audience engagement through phone calls, emails, social media, and other interactive channels, encouraging listener participation and feedback. Participate and create original content for all social media platforms; managing online personality presence.
• Content Creation: Contribute to the development and planning of show content, including selecting topics, conducting research, and preparing scripts or talking points.
• Interviewing: Conduct on-air interviews with guests, celebrities, experts, and community members, ensuring engaging and insightful conversations.
• News and Information: Deliver news updates, weather reports, and relevant information to keep listeners informed and engaged.
• Promotions and Advertisements: Promote station-sponsored events, contests, and advertisements as directed by the station's management. Ensure that promotions and contests are executed properly. Make personal appearances at station events and remote broadcasts.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the show's host, producers, and technical staff to ensure seamless show production and adherence to station policies.
• Research and Preparation: Stay up-to-date with current events, trends, and industry news to inform show content and discussions.
• Professionalism: Maintain a high level of professionalism on and off the air, representing the station positively in public appearances and interactions.
• Adherence to Regulations: Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, station policies, and industry standards for broadcasting.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required & Preferred:

• Previous experience in radio broadcasting, podcasting, or related media roles preferred.
• Must be open to coaching and working closely with station management on content strategy, both as part of a collective on-air show and the brand as a whole. 
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have solid skills in audio production and have a strong working knowledge of using production and on-air studio equipment and software applications like Adobe Audition, Wide Orbit, VoxPro
• Adhere to all company policies and guidelines