iHeartMedia is hiring: 97.1 WASH-FM Part Time On-Air Position in Rockville

What We Need

Creates, produces and announces topics on the radio, including music, entertainment, politics, news, weather, sports, traffic and other topics of interest.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

• Delivers station information; music news, announces the radio playlist and provides weather and traffic conditions.
• Comments on music and other matters of interest to the audience, including time, weather, traffic conditions, and may interview musical personalities and members of the listening audience.
• Typically specializes in Adult Contemporary Music.
• Writes, reviews and/or edits news copy, introductions, public service announcements, commercials, pre‑recorded reports, contests, etc.
• Participates in promotional events.
• May be responsible for operating the control board for studios and remote programming.
• Regulates program timing, operates syndicated programming, and plays commercials.
• Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on‑air programming from the master control room.
• Protects the station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting words or phrases not permitted on air.
• Processes the time‑out programming for accurate playback.
• Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting broadcast quality.
• Handles emergency inserts such as news updates, breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.

Qualifications

• Socially informed and perceptive; up‑to‑date and in tune with local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to on‑air discussions.
• Pleasant, charismatic and well‑controlled voice; excellent pronunciation.
• Well‑rounded communication skills for conducting interviews.
• Ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air.
• Excellent writing and digital skills.
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems.
• Proficient in NexGen, Sound +.
• May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish.

Work Experience

1‑2 years’ experience as an announcer in a major market recommended.

Education

4‑year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism.

Certifications

None required.

Compensation

Salary to be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$24.00 – $30.00 per hour.

Location

Rockville, MD: 1801 Rockville Pike, 4th Floor, 20852.

Position Type

Regular.

Time Type

Part time.

Pay Type

Hourly.

Benefits

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• Employer‑sponsored medical, dental, and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement).
• A 401(k) 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.

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non‑Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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