AM Host - Urgently Hiring

AFTERNOON DRIVE HOST | 106.1 KISS-FM (KHKS) | DALLAS-FORT WORTH

106.1 KISS-FM, one of America's most iconic CHR brands, is searching for its next Afternoon Drive superstar. We're looking for a dynamic, personality-driven talent who can entertain, connect, create compelling content across multiple platforms, and win with today's audience in one of the country's biggest and most competitive markets.

If you have major market chops, strong social and digital instincts, and the passion to own afternoons on a legendary station, we want to hear from you.

Perform news, talk, music, comedic, or other format shows or programs for broadcast entertainment.

Interview guests, moderate debates, converse with callers, and host live events.

Adhere to all guidelines, policies, and procedures of the station, iHeartMedia, the FCC, and all other federal, state, and local laws, including policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity.

Prepare for an air shift using creativity, imagination, and the exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping, or broadcasting on-air material.

Ensure logged commercials, promotions, and any other programming essential to the station's operation are aired.

Maintain a website personality page.

Participate in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events.

serve as an ambassador for the radio station(s) when out in public.

Execute only the interviews and events on air that are approved by the Program Director; Serve as a primary creative voice and direct support staff of the show.

Research and gain knowledge of the subject matter that facilitates speaking extemporaneously and providing immediate non-scripted analysis/commentary.

Prepare written content, visual images, audio material, and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social media platforms.

Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notify Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting the quality of the broadcast.

Handles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.); is on call for possible disasters, breaking news, or acts of nature.

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking

up-to-date and in tune daily with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to on-air discussions

Demonstrated upbeat personality, informative, entertaining, and engaging on the air; Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills; ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air

May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish

3+ years of on-air radio experience required

Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc.

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

Company provided and supplemental life insurance

Paid company holidays

A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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