R1 Talk Show Host

Job Position: Talk Show Host

Department:Programming

Reports to:VP Programming

FLSA: Exempt

Status: Full-time

Work Location: Indianapolis IN

OVERVIEW:

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.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Writes scriptcontestsand interview questions
• Memorizes script reads or ad-libs toidentifystation 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 periodicalscomputerand television
• Reads news flash to keep audience informed ofimportant events
• Records interviews of guest musical or other famous or public personalities and edits interviews
• Contribute to the stations 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 andassistingat 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 promotionssweepersand any other programming element essential to the stations operations are aired
• Operates control console
• Performs commercial production
• Follows and enforces FCC regulationsstationand company policies including implementing stations / states EAS procedures
• Performsadditionalduties in small stations such as productionassistingprogram 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

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• 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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school.

Must have at least 2 years on-air experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience is desirable.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as assigned and the Company reserves the right to modify this job description at any time with or without notice. This position is at-will unless otherwise governed by a fully executed written agreement. Urban One is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability race color religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Urban One is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of this role please contact