On-Air Personality

Meruelo Group • Burbank, CA

363d

About The Position

Legendary 95.5 KLOS is looking for its next afternoon drive host! This is the job and the station that dreams are made of, the iconic 95.5 KLOS, and if you're obsessed with LA radio, this is your once in a lifetime opportunity. Competitive base salary plus talent fees, incentives, and great benefits! Bring your creativity and personal leadership to inspire the people on their way home. If you love being in the community a LOT and won't leave an appearance until everyone gets their selfie with you. If you love to inspire and motivate others, are quick on your feet with guests and artists, but above all, you are prepared for the interview and are great on social. Studio operating systems, VoxPro, and editing audio don't scare you. You have great client relationships and love to see them sell stuff when you do their endorsements. You understand FCC regulations, and you thrive in a fast-paced live broadcast environment.

Requirements

• A degree in mass communication or equivalent experience in the broadcast media industry
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Outstanding organization skills, attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• A great understanding of the mainstream nature of Rock, and its influence on all elements of pop culture is required
• Social media savvy (i.e. Twitter, IG, etc.) with writing experience
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with entertainers and personalities of all types
• Advanced content creation
• High-level social media chops
• Candidate will be a media pro on-air and behind the scenes
• Studio expertise and the ability to use automation systems, as well as VoxPro, Adobe Audition and video-related software
• Microsoft Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Detail oriented/Highly organized/Multitask capable
• Excellent written communication skills
• Works well under pressure

Responsibilities

• Ensure all content meets the company and FCC standards
• Dynamic, natural, authentic communication style
• Creating chemistry with the other cast members
• Contribute multi-platform content such as ideas, bits, audio and interview questions
• Prepare and create a topical show by gathering information from online, apps, TV, RSS feeds and social media
• Understand how to use social media strategically to drive occasions of listening
• Outstanding at dealing with sales and clients
• Great collaborator
• Always camera ready
• Participate and prep for interviews of guests, musical or other famous or public personalities or trending topic owners
• Possess both audio and video editing skills and shooting video and gathering audio ability
• On top of all pop culture breaking news
• The ability to put a unique/fresh spin on original content
• Answer phone lines and interview members of listening audience
• Airs contest according to the specifications of the Program Director
• Attends live, in-person appearances as scheduled by the station or requested by clients
• Maintains and builds a positive cooperative attitude within the station and a strong personal community involvement
• Operates control console
• Performs commercial production
• Follow and enforce FCC regulations, station and company policies, including implementing station's/state's EAS procedures
• Other job-related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree