On Air Personality/Board Operator & Promotions Assistant

Company Overview

Cumulus Media (OTCQB: CMLS) is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month - wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 394 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, AP News, and the Academy of Country Music Awards, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information visit

CUMULUS MEDIA | Kansas City, KS is the dominant cluster leader in KC, delivering nearly 1M listeners every week. The seven Kansas City-area stations include: 101 The FOX KCFX-FM Classic Rock, 94.9 KCMO-FM Classic Hits, 107.3 The Vibe KMJK-FM Top 40, POWER 105.1 KCJK-FM Hip Hop and R&B, 95.7/ 710 KCMO Talk Radio, and KCMO-FM HD2 102.1 Jack-FM.

CUMULUS MEDIA | Topeka, KS leads the community with heritage stations. V-100 KDVV Classic Rock, The Eagle KWIC-FM Classic Hits, KMAJ-FM Magic 107.7 Today's Hits and Yesterday's Favorites, The Big Talker KTOP-AM 93.5/1440AM, and Sports Radio 1490 KMAJ-AM


Position Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA | Kansas City, KS and Topeka, KS offer two part-time opportunities as both markets expand local High School Sports programming in addition to other programming and promotions duties. Candidates may have responsibilities in both markets as board-operators as well as programming and promotions support both in the station facilities and at station events. The KC position includes Play-By-Play responsibilities for High-School Football games. The Topeka position includes board operation for High-School Football and Basketball. Also available may be shifts announcing daily traffic reports. Our ideal candidates must possess an extremely good work ethic, be a self-starter, and be highly organized with the ability to work evenings, including Fridays, in a fast-paced environment. The positions require extreme reliability and flexibility. If you are a fast-learner familiar with audio equipment and automation and have a passion for radio, read on. Promotions duties will consist of general office duties as well community interaction with listeners and clients to promote our stations. Strong detail execution and a positive mindset are qualities of the ideal candidate.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:
• Hosting, announcing or board operator during on-air shift
• In Kansas City-proven experience as successful Play-by-Play sports host
• Reliable with a flexible schedule, available to workdays, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ideally able to lift 50 pounds
• Strong Social Media skills with platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• Run the control board in a radio station studio broadcasting a variety of live and pre-recorded local and syndicated radio programs
• Play all commercials as scheduled
• Monitor and rebroadcast required EAS Alerts, Weather Warnings, Ambers Alerts and breaking news
• Maintain technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from station studios

Qualifications:
• Proficient using computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Op-X, AudioVault, Wide Orbit, ENCO, Soundforge, Nuendo, Adobe Audition 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
• Previous on-air, and/or board operation experience preferred
• Audio production skills, preferred, but not required

Pay Range

USD $15.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.
What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, "what if" and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program

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