iHeartMedia is hiring: DJ-Announcer at iHeart Media Sacramento, CA in Sacramento

DJ-Announcer job at iHeart Media. Sacramento, CA. Job Summary:Creates, produces and announces topics on the radio, including music, entertainment, politics, news, weather, sports, traffic and other topics of interest.ResponsibilitiesDelivers newscasts -announces radio playlist of musical selections -gives weather and traffic conditions -delivers sport scores, statistics and upcoming game information.Comments on music and other matters of interest to audience (e.g. time, weather, traffic conditions) and may interview musical personalities and members of listening audience.Typically specializes in one type of music (e.g. classical, pop, rock, country and western, etc.).Writes, reviews and/or edits news copy, introductions, public service announcements, commercials, pre-recorded reports, contests, etc.Participates in promotional events.May be responsible for operating control board for studios and remote programming.May directly sell advertising space to advertisers.Regulates program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials.Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room.Protects stations license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air.Processes time-out programming for accurate play back.Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast.Handles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.).QualificationsSocially informed and perceptive -up-to-date and in tune with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to on-air discussionsPleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice -excellent pronunciationWell-rounded communication skills for conducting interviewsAbility to make others feel comfortable and open up on airExcellent writing and editing skills -proficient in grammarProficient in media production and broadcast systemsProficient in Microsoft Office and social networkingMay require selling skillsMay require other language proficiency, e.g., SpanishWork Experience1-2 years experience as an announcer in smaller market or college station environmentEducation4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast JournalismCertificationsNone requiredLocationSacramento, CA: 1545 River Park Drive, Suite 500, 95815Position TypeRegularThe Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.Employment Type: Part-Time#J-18808-Ljbffr

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