Full-Time Sports Talk Show Host

Audacy, Inc.•Southfield, MI

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Audacy Detroit is looking for a Sports Radio Host to join our new 97.1 The Ticket. This person should love sports, be able to relate to the sports fans and culture and evolve with the changing technology to create great programming on and off air.

Requirements

3 years of experience hosting a sports talk show.
Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Position requires the ability to mix in live interviews with the best clips and interviews from existing station interviews and sound from around the country.
Must have in-depth knowledge of sports teams, players and statistics with a contemporary sound and excellent on-air delivery.
Knowledge of the broadcast area and station demographics is essential.
You must be a creative sports junkie and have a point of view.
Ability to work cooperatively in a broadcast team environment.
Ability to network and build a list of contacts for news and sports programming
Research show and news topics and stories
Understand how to book and create a compelling show/content

Nice To Haves

Ability to create and edit compelling original video content is a plus.
Social Media proficiency and ability to create web content
Ability to create and produce a professional podcast
Working knowledge of Adobe Audition
Ability to use web content management software

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver on-air broadcast.
Produce and record sports segments.
Gather, write, record, edit and deliver sports content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs.
Work with sports teams to build relationships and trust
Interview sports figures.
Write scripts and ad-lib material for stories.
Development and research of potential stories.
Protect the station’s FCC license.
Make station appearances as required.
Work with sales and promotions departments to develop sponsored sports opportunities.
Other duties as required by management.