Producer/Content Assistant
CUMULUS MEDIA
Tucson, AZ
PR / Media / Communications, Writing / Editing, Sales / Marketing
CUMULUS | Tucson, AZ currently features 5 stations in the Tucson area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: 99.5 KIIM FM, Wildcat Radio 1290 AM, KHYT 107.5 Station, 97.5 THE VIBE and 1400 KTUC. The cluster of 5 stations reaches thousands of listeners daily.
Position Overview
CUMULUS MEDIA | (TUCSON) is offering a great opportunity as a (Part-Time) Producer/Content Assistant providing programming, on-air and control board support for flagship station of University of Arizona Athletics. The Wildcats have arrived in the Big-12. Are you ready to be a part of a new Era of sports here in Tucson?
Our ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic, be a self-starter, and be highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position requires extreme reliability and flexibility. If you are a fast-learner familiar with audio equipment and automation, have a good demeanor around others, and have a passion for radio, read on.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Running the on-air board in a radio station control room broadcasting a variety of live and pre-recorded local and syndicated radio programs
- Editing of audio cuts from shows and games on Reaper for broadcast use
- Playing all commercials as scheduled and maintaining a commercial and transmitter log
- Selecting bumper music, when needed, and back-timing pre-recorded programs for smooth transition back to live programming
- Monitors and updates weather, traffic and news reports into automation equipment
- Monitor for EAS Alerts, Ambers Alerts and breaking news
- Possibility for an on-air role with the afternoon show and gameday broadcast teams for the right candidate including opportunity to cover team practices and potentially games as well
- Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room
- Assists with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards
- Audio production skills required
- Some college radio/small market radio experience preferred
- Previous board operation experience helpful
- Knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office, OpX, AudioVault, Wide Orbit, ENCO, Soundgorge, Nuendo, Reaper or other audio editing and automation programs
- Familiar with audio mixers and remote monitoring systems for radio transmissions
- Flexibility in scheduling required; majority of the hours are in the evenings, weekends and holidays
- What we offer:
- This is a part-time position that is limited to up-to 29 hours a week
- 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 more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/
CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
EEO Statement
CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
About the company
Company website•Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Cumulus Media 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 400 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, Infinity Sports Network, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9,500 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, its rapidly growing network of 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.