Sports Broadcaster

Responsibilities

Deliver newscasts, announce radio playlist of musical selections, give weather and traffic conditions, deliver sport scores, statistics and upcoming game information.

Comment on music and other matters of interest to audience (e.g. time, weather, traffic conditions) and may interview musical personalities and members of listening audience.

Typically specialize in one type of music (e.g. classical, pop, rock, country and western, etc.).

Write, review and/or edit news copy, introductions, public service announcements, commercials, pre-recorded reports, contests, etc.

Participate in promotional events.

May be responsible for operating control board for studios and remote programming.

May directly sell advertising space to advertisers.

Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials.

Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room.

Protect station's license by censoring live programs and deleting words/phrases not permitted on air.

Process time-out programming for accurate playback.

Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notify Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast.

Handle emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.).

Qualifications

Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune with the 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 editing skills; proficient in grammar.

Proficient in media production and broadcast systems.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and social networking.

May require selling skills.

May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish.

Work Experience

1-2 years' experience as an announcer in a smaller market or college station environment.

Education

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

Certifications

None required.

Location
Wheeling, WV: 1015 Main St, 26003

Position Type
Seasonal

Time Type
Part time

Pay Type
Hourly

Benefits

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

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.

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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