On-Air Talent

Company: Radio One
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Position: On-Air Talent Reports To: Program Director Location: Baltimore Department: Programming FLSA: Exempt Station: WERQ-FM Mandate: To competently* and professionally* provide continuity and surveillance information in a professional, knowledgeable and entertaining way and will be active in pre-show strategy and execution. Main Responsibilities: * On Air* Off Air* Self-Management* Professional Development Objectives (by Responsibility) Assist supervisor with coordination of traffic department and sales staff to expedite radio commercials and rotation of commercials according to the specifications requested by client and/or sales department. * Prepares the system for proper placement of commercials.* Calls clients and plays commercials for approval.* Files and organizes copy.* Performs additional duties in small stations, such as fill-in for on-air personality. On Air * Continuity To ensure that appropriate continuity is maintained at all times while on the air. This includes: * Programming links Set-ups and Transitions (music identification to co-host, or any pre-taped items etc.) To appropriately re-enforce the radio station identity and program at all times. This includes: * Station call letters* Positioning statements* Creative Hooks* Cross Promotion* Back sells* Surveillance To professionally (consistently appropriate) deliver all relevant information on an ongoing basis. This includes: * Time checks* Weather* Temperature checks* Event Information* Music Knowledge and Appreciation To competently (effectively & efficiently) display your knowledge and enthusiasm about and for the music that is played. This includes: * In-depth knowledge of the music being played* Understanding listener's tastes* Staying in touch with music and all related issues (research, analysis etc.). Off Air * Planning To contribute and support the creation of the show on a daily basis. This includes: * Participation in daily post-mortem and planning meeting* Participation in daily pre-show meeting.* Preparation To appropriately implement all assigned duties from the producer on a daily basis. This includes: * Pre-show and live interviews* Contribution to comedy skits* Writing scripts* Attending Press conferences, functions and events* Researching background material. To ensure that all relevant material for the show is competently prepared on a daily basis. This includes: * Assigned promotion mentions* Reviewing commercial logs for live tags* Scanning daily newspaper for any relevant items* Reviewing promo cards for possible on air use etc.* Public Appearances To professionally (consistently appropriate) and competently (effectively & efficiently) appear in public when and where required on an ongoing basis. This includes: * Participation in station remote broadcasts* Preparation as required* Representation at charity events, community events etc.* Social Networking Create and post original on-line content that meets company standards on social networking Platforms * Website* Twitter* FaceBook Content must be a combination of written blog posts, video blogs and photo galleries. Self-Management To ensure that appropriate Self-Management is exercised at all times, as it applies to the overall function and specifically as it relates to: * Overall Professionalism* Judgement* Propriety* Dress code (consistent with your job function, includes appropriate grooming)* Confidentiality (at all times)* Managing Emotions (Emotional Maturity and control in all situations)* Taking Initiative (may include taking risks)* Being self-directed* Accepting responsibility* Being accountable* Self-critiquing* Accepting and growing with others Critique* Being objective (issue relevant)* Building and maintaining workable relationships* Suspending judgment (when relevant)* Not discriminating* Being accepting rather than judgmental (when appropriate)* Allowing others their feelings* Extending common courtesies* Behaving out of a sense of urgency (when appropriate)* Striving for Balance* Appropriately delegating* Evolving self-awareness* Problem Solving and Decision Making (within scope of the function) Professional Development * To attend all relevant skill building workshops as requested.* To stay current with all relevant industry information as it applies to the overall job responsibility.* To drive your own Performance Appraisal every 12 months. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Associate's Degree (A.A) or equivalent from two year college or technical school. Must have at least 2 years prior experience as an on air morning show host for morning show host position. Must have at least two years on air experience for all other on air positions. An equivalent combination of education and experience is desirable. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. To have the ability to write simple correspondence. To have the ability to effectively present information in a clear and personable tone of voice on-air, and in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Reasoning Ability To have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. To have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Other Skills and Abilities Ability to operate a digital recorder, audio-processing equipment (digital or analog), and a computer for general office functionality. Have good organizational and time management skills and the ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to work evening, overnight and weekends. Physical Demands The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be me by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required use hand to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather condition. Must be able to occasionally travel locally to and from remotes and special events. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; control and production rooms are non-smoking. * Professionalism is described as being consistently appropriate in all situations and at all times.* Competence is defined as using "effectiveness and efficiency" in equal measure at all times.

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