On-Air Host
Cumulus Media Inc.

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CUMULUS MEDIA | PEORIA is looking for a dynamic WIXO Afternoon Drive & WGLO Mid-Day Drive On-Air Host. Our people work in a state-of-the-art facility, take pride in our community and value teamwork. If you can deliver lifestyle headlines, be focused, creative and multi-task and most of all...love radio, we should talk. Board work, remotes and production are all a part of what we do, so show us what you've got.

Who We Are: Cumulus/Radio Peoria is a leader in Radio/Digital/Events marketing featuring a vast array of Radio properties and digital capabilities. Home to three (3) market exclusive formats as well as an unmatched digital marketing platform Cumulus/Radio Peoria provides our listeners and partner businesses something no one else has to offer. We are an ultra-aggressive and exciting organization whose fast-paced and active mindset sets us apart from the rest.

CUMULUS | PEORIA currently features 5 stations in the Peoria area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: Z92.3 WZPW (Rhythmic CHR), 95.5 WGLO (Classic Rock), 97.3 River Country WFYR (Country), AM1140 WVEL (Gospel/Spoken Word) and 105.7 the X WIXO (Active Rock). The cluster of 5 stations reaches thousands of listeners on a daily basis.

Responsibilities include hosting a show that generates 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. 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
• Live Broadcasts and station appearances, whether paid of unpaid
• 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
• Responsible for the distribution of promotional information and guidance from our Account Executives to our Programming Management team throughout our five (5) station cluster

Job Requirements:

• 5 + 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
• Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc. could be added to online profile/application

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Professional growth and career path
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask "what if" and try innovative solutions
• For immediate consideration, please visit
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For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at:

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

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Full-Time

Location
Peoria, Illinois, US

Job Type
Other

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
03/28/2023

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