Talk Show Host Job at Radio One

Radio One Indianapolis, IN

Job Position: Talk Show Host

Department: Programming

Reports to: Operations Manager

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Part-time

Work Location: Indianapolis, IN


OVERVIEW:

Radio One is looking for a Talk Show Host to join our Indianapolis team! organization.


ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Writes script, contests and interview questions
  • Memorizes script, reads, or ad-libs to identify station, introduce and close shows, and announce station breaks, commercials, or public service information
  • Prepares and creates a topical show by gathering information from wire copy, periodicals, computer and television
  • Reads news flash to keep audience informed of important events
  • Records interviews of guest, musical or other famous or public personalities, and edits interviews
  • Interviews guest, and moderates panel or discussion show to entertain audience
  • Answers phone lines and interviews members of listening audience who telephone musical requests. Airs contests according to the specifications of the program director
  • Plans and stages community events, including hosting and assisting at charity functions
  • Attends live, in-person appearances as scheduled by the station or requested by clients
  • Provides live reports from site of event
  • Maintains and builds a positive cooperative attitude within the station and a strong personal community involvement
  • Sets up equipment for broadcasts and promotions at station remotes
  • Ensures logged commercials, promotions, sweepers and any other programming element essential to the station's operations are aired
  • Operates control console
  • Performs commercial production
  • Follows and enforces FCC regulations, station and company policies, including implementing station's / state's EAS procedures
  • 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
  • Cross promoting web site and company verticals
  • Must be able to produce own spots
  • Must be ambassador for the station
  • Develop community relationships
  • Able to blog about artist and topics from your show

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:


  • Present a positive and professional attitude and presence at all station events
  • High-level written and verbal communication skills, and in particular the ability to
communicate around multiple creative projects in a time-sensitive manner
  • Strong attention to detail and solid organizational and project management skills
  • Be able flexible with work hours/duties
  • Able to work independently with little supervision
  • Must be open and responsive to coaching
  • Working knowledge of Windows, Outlook, Word, and social media platforms

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school. Must have at least 2 years on-air experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience is desirable.


This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The company reserves to modify duties and this job description without advance notice. This position is at-will unless otherwise issued a fully executed agreement. We are Equal Opportunity Employer, are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture, and that your team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.



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