Sports Talk Producer Job at CUMULUS MEDIA in Dallas

Overview

Cumulus Media | (Westwood One) has an immediate, full-time opening for a Sports Radio Talk Show Producer, reporting to the Executive Director. In this role, you’re responsible for the daily technical operation of the show as well as keeping the show’s social platforms relevant with current, compelling, and interesting audio and video clips that highlight the show’s entertainment value and ongoing creativity. You’ll partner with the Show Hosts and Board Operator to organize, develop, and suggest topics, features, and guests for daily, timely, topical, interactive sports talk programs.

The ideal candidate is passionate about audio, video and social media and is a driven, resourceful problem solver who thrives in the evolving, diverse culture of the entertainment industry. Successful candidates take pride in the creativity and success of the overall content.

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 Executive Director to ensure tactical plans and image are consistent with the station’s strategy
• Screen incoming text messages, instant messages, video chat messages and phone calls for content and engagement for interactive segments with consumers of the program
• Coordinate logistics for remote and special broadcasts
• Work collaboratively with the show’s board operator on the audio accoutrements, sound bites, and sound effects to elevate the overall production of the program
• Manage organization/ archiving of audio and digital show content, listener information, etc.
• Monitors listener emails, inquiries and responses related to shows

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of radio/podcast production experience required
• Successful track record as a Content Producer and/or Assistant in a small to mid-sized radio market or college radio station
• Strong social and digital media 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 sports, music, pop culture and current events
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong production skills and knowledge of VOX Pro/Adobe Audition and Audacity/Enco & OpX highly preferred
• Knowledge of FCC rules and regulations helpful
• Must be flexible with work hours including nights, weekends and holidays
• Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record

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/jobs

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).