Morning Show Co-Host

iHeartMedia - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

iHeartMedia is seeking a talented Morning Show Co-Host for an on-air role in Houston, TX. The position involves engaging with listeners through news, talk, and entertainment, while also preparing and delivering daily content. The co-host will be responsible for establishing relationships with the audience, participating in station events, and maintaining a strong social media presence.

Responsibilities

• Perform news, talk, interaction, and engagement daily for broadcast.
• Prepare daily headlines and trending reports and deliver them on air.
• Research and gain knowledge of subject matter that facilitates speaking extemporaneously and provides immediate non-scripted analysis and commentary.
• Establish relationships with listeners by providing entertainment and information of interest consistent with format, genre, and targeted demographic audience.
• Participate in conversing with callers during segments on-air.
• Participate in required station Programming, Promotions, and staff meetings and events.
• Make approved appearances at station events; serve as an ambassador for the 94-5 The Buzz when out in public.
• Complete production of commercial spots you endorse on the station; maintain strong representation for sponsors that speak for.
• Serve as a creative voice and support show with ideas and implementation.
• Prepare written content, visual images, audio material, and video footage for social channels including websites, blogs, and other social media platforms.
• Maintain a website personality page and social media channels.
• Post and support social media efforts on station platforms daily. Provide content for your personality pages, as well as contribute to the show and station pages.
• Adapt to the evolving media Industry; keep up to date with social platforms and best practices.

Requirements

• Proficient with computers and social networking platforms.
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems; familiar with Audio editing software.
• Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune daily with the local and national trends. Maintains knowledge of topics and events related to on-air discussions.
• Demonstrates upbeat personality; Acts in informative, entertaining, and engaging manner on the air; able to relate to station audience.
• 3+ years of on-air radio experience required.
• Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc.
• 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism.

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• 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!