Morning Host on WHTT-FM, Classic Hits job

company building Cumulus Media location Buffalo, NY

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Company Description

A leader in the radio broadcasting industry, Cumulus Media (NASDAQ:CMLS) combines high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices to the 245 million people reached each week through its 447 owned-and-operated stations broadcasting in 90 US media markets (including eight of the top 10), 8,000 broadcast radio stations affiliated with its Westwood One network and numerous digital channels.

Job Description

Job Description

CUMULUS MEDIA | Buffalo, NY is seeking a dynamic on air personality to host the morning show on Classic Hits 104.1. This is a unique opportunity to join one of Buffalo's most loved brands in a key daypart. We're looking for an authentic, contemporary approach to bring fresh ideas to a heritage station.
  • Are you creative and resourceful?
  • Can you immerse yourself in the culture and lifestyle of Western New York and relate that on air?
  • Can you be entertaining in a solo host environment?
  • Do you continuously prep and plan throughout the day?
  • Do you know how to engage with your audience on social media?
  • Do you quickly develop positive relationships with the sales team and other station colleagues?
If this sounds like you, send us your aircheck, resume and cover letter today!

Who We Are:

CUMULUS | Buffalo, NY currently features 5 stations in the Buffalo/Niagara Falls area. Our stations include: 97Rock WGRF-FM Classic Rock, 103.3 The Edge WEDG-FM, Classic Hits 104.1 WHTT, 1270 Talk WHLD-AM, & 98.9 The Vibe WBBF-AM. The cluster of 5 stations reaches over 300,000 listeners on a weekly basis.

Responsibilities include hosting or co-hosting shows that generate ratings by being entertaining, informative, community oriented and forwarding the brand. Must have a deep understanding of how to go beyond the latest news, headlines, and events to craft an entertaining and unique product. The candidate should be able to plan and produce a quality show, through creative ideas, segments, celebrity interviews and production elements. Daily commercial production is required. As an ambassador for Cumulus, participation in station and client events/remotes, connecting with the community and our listeners, building a relationship with clients through the sales team and networking within the market are paramount. Candidates must have unparalleled passion, worth ethic and drive.

Key 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
  • All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by date of hire, subject to legally-mandated accommodations
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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CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
green circle info icon  This position is open. This job was posted on Tue Apr 26 2022 and expires on Thu May 26 2022.

Tasks

  • Provide guests with menus.
  • Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.
  • Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
  • Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls.
  • Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages.
  • Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation.
  • Take and prepare to-go orders.
  • Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed.
  • Receive and record patrons' dining reservations.
  • Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Inform patrons of establishment specialties and features.
  • Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies and clean restrooms when necessary.
  • Assist other restaurant workers by serving food and beverages, or by bussing tables.
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of dining room staff to ensure that patrons receive prompt and courteous service.
  • Hire, train, and supervise food and beverage service staff.
  • Prepare cash receipts after establishments close, and make bank deposits.
  • Direct patrons to coatrooms and waiting areas such as lounges.
  • Plan parties or other special events and services.
  • Prepare staff work schedules.
  • Order or requisition supplies and equipment for tables and serving stations.
  • Perform marketing and advertising services.
  • Confer with other staff to help plan establishments' menus.

Skills

  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Knowledge

  • Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Food Production - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
  • English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Health Insurance
  • 401K Plan
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vacation & Paid Time Off

Cumulus Media

Description

A leader in the radio broadcasting industry, Cumulus Media (NASDAQ:CMLS) combines high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices to the 245 million people reached each week through its 447 owned-and-operated stations broadcasting in 90 US media markets (including eight of the top 10), 8,000 broadcast radio stations affiliated with its Westwood One network and numerous digital channels.

Type

Company - Public

Size

Large

Revenue

$1B to 2B

Location

Buffalo, NY, and others

Industry

Computer/InternetArts/Entertainment/PublishingMarketing/Advertising/PR

Founded

1997

CEO

Mary G. Berner

Website

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