PM Drive Producer & Board Operator

Company Overview

CUMULUS | WASHINGTON DC is currently home to two active news/talk brands broadcasting to the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area: WMAL 105.9 FM – Where Washington Comes To Talk, and WSBN-AM – ESPN 630 DC – The Sports Capitol. At CUMULUS WASHINGTON DC we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who can drive the evolving, diverse culture of the Power of Radio to success.

 

Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 394 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, AP News, and the Academy of Country Music Awards, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Position Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA | WASHINGTON DC  is searching for an experienced PM Drive Producer & Board Operator for WMAL. We hire people who are passionate about audio, video and social media and are driven, resourceful problem solvers who thrive in the evolving, diverse culture of the entertainment business. The successful candidate takes pride in their creativity and success of the overall content.

 

The Producer will partner with the show hosts and WMAL Brand & Content Leader (Program Director) to organize, develop, and suggest topics, features, and guests.  The Producer is also responsible for the daily technical operation of the show as well as keeping the show’s social platforms relevant.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Live management and production of the show’s daily moment to moment content, sound and presentation
• Creation and updating of all ‘in show’ and ‘out of show’ imaging, produced teases/promos and production elements that support the show
• Managing the show’s daily digital content for relevance and creativity across multiple platforms
• Book and pre-interview guests
• Organize meetings with the station’s Brand & Content Leader to ensure tactical plans and image are consistent with the station’s strategy
• Coordinate logistics for remote and special broadcasts
• Manage a system for archiving audio, show content, digital content
• Monitors listener emails, inquiries and responses related to shows

Qualifications:

• Preferred track record of success as a Content Producer and/or Assistant in a smaller market or college station
• Strong social and digital experience
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities, multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with creative individuals as part of a team
• Deep knowledge of music, pop culture and current events
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong production skills and knowledge of VOX Pro/Adobe Audition and Audacity
• Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations
• Must be flexible with work hours including nights, weekends and holidays
• Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Pay Range

USD $52,000.00 - USD $60,000.00 /Yr.
What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• 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
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

For immediate consideration, please visit: https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/careers

 

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

EEO Statement

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).