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iHeartMedia · 18 hours ago

DJ & Board Operator

Miami-FTL Area

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in America, leading the audio revolution with a vast reach and diverse programming. The DJ & Board Operator role involves creating, producing, and announcing various topics on the radio, while engaging with the audience and managing technical aspects of the broadcast.

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Responsibilities

Deliver newscasts; announces radio playlist of musical selections; gives weather and traffic conditions; delivers sport scores, statistics and upcoming game information

Comment 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.)

Write, review and/or edit news copy, introductions, public service announcements, commercials, pre-recorded reports, contests, etc

Participate in promotional events

May be responsible for operating control board for studios and remote programming

May directly sell advertising space to advertisers

Regulate program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials

Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room

Protect station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air

Process time-out programming for accurate play back

Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast

Handle emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.)

Qualification

Media productionBroadcast systemsSelling skillsCommunication skillsSocial networkingCharismatic voiceInterviewing skillsTechnical monitoring

Required

Socially 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 discussions

Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation

Well-rounded communication skills for conducting interviews

Ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air

Excellent writing and editing skills

Proficient in media production and broadcast systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office and social networking

May require selling skills

1-2 years' experience as an announcer in smaller market or college station environment

4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism

Benefits

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement)

A 401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!