R1 Talk Show Host

Urban1•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Over forty-five years, 13 markets, and 70+ stations later, we are an urban media empire, spanning multiple media platforms. We are in your ears with Reach Media/Radio One, on your televisions with TV One, and may even be the name behind your favorite website, with our digital platform Interactive One. Information is power, and our mission here at Radio One, Inc. is simple, to be the most trusted media source in the African American community. At Radio One, we pride ourselves on hiring people who are dedicated and continue to challenge the norm, while embracing a corporate culture built on creativity and passion. We are our employees’ biggest fans, and it is our daily mission to attract, develop, and retain the brightest stars in the business. The Talk Show Host Hosts and produces on-air radio programming, including live coverage, interviews, and promotional content. Represents the station through community engagement while ensuring smooth operations and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Present a positive and professional attitude and presence at all station events
High-level written and verbal communication skills, and in particular the ability to communicate around multiple creative projects in a time-sensitive manner
Strong attention to detail and solid organizational and project management skills
Be able flexible with work hours/duties
Able to work independently with little supervision
Must be open and responsive to coaching
Working knowledge of Windows, Outlook, Word, and social media platforms
Submit to a criminal background check
Legal right to work in the United States
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school.
Must have at least 2 years on-air experience.

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education and experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Writes script, contests and interview questions
Memorizes script, reads, or ad-libs to identify station, introduce and close shows, and announce station breaks, commercials, or public service information
Prepares and creates a topical show by gathering information from wire copy, periodicals, computer and television
Reads news flash to keep audience informed of important events
Records interviews of guest, musical or other famous or public personalities, and edits interviews
Contribute to the station's digital content strategy, including podcast production, short-form video, web copy, and online audio content.
Interviews guest, and moderates panel or discussion show to entertain audience
Answers phone lines and interviews members of listening audience who telephone musical requests. Airs contests according to the specifications of the program director
Plans and stages community events, including hosting and assisting at charity functions
Attends live, in-person appearances as scheduled by the station or requested by clients
Provides live reports from site of event
Maintains and builds a positive cooperative attitude within the station and a strong personal community involvement
Sets up equipment for broadcasts and promotions at station remotes
Ensures logged commercials, promotions, sweepers and any other programming element essential to the station's operations are aired
Operates control console
Performs commercial production
Follows and enforces FCC regulations, station and company policies, including implementing station's / state's EAS procedures
Performs additional duties in small stations, such as production, assisting program director or music director, operating radio transmitter or writing advertising copy
Plays music as specified by music director and music log
Cross promoting web site and company verticals
Must be able to produce own spots
Must be ambassador for the station
Develop community relationships
Able to blog about artist and topics from your show