Producer/Content Assistant

Cumulus Media • Tucson, AZ

48d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Audio production skills required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Some college radio/small market radio experience preferred
• Previous board operation experience helpful

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees