CUMULUS MEDIA | Fresno is looking for a dynamic On-Air Host. Are you insanely curious about the world? Do you have a fertile imagination? Do your friends consider you the life of the party? Central California’s #1 Country music powerhouse is looking for an instigator who can get our massive listener base to laugh, cry and make them believe they need a new solar system for their house because they just trust you that much! If you command attention, ooze personality (tell us what your top 3 character traits are and be oddly descriptive) and can tell a great story with dialogue, conflict and resolution then we want to hear from you! If you’re ready to entertain and dominate the airwaves, streets and digital platforms (must get out and about and post local video content regularly) in California’s Central Valley, can’t wait to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to win, apply NOW!

Who We Are:

CUMULUS | Fresno, CA currently features 4 stations in the Fresno, CA area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: KMJ AM/FM News/Talk, KSKS-FM KISS Country, KMGV-FM MEGA Oldies, KWYE-FM Hot AC.

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

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

What we offer:

• An expected salary in the range of $60,000 to $70,000 - total compensation package also includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses
• 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, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus
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CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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