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Morning Show Producer
Cumulus Media
Chicago, IL, United States
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Producer - WLS-AM 890
Cumulus Media’s Chicago location WLS-AM 890, has an immediate opening for a Producer with MAJOR market experience in radio.
About Cumulus Media
A leader in the radio broadcasting industry, Cumulus Media (NASDAQ:CMLS) combines high-quality local programming with iconic, nationally syndicated media, sports and entertainment brands to deliver premium content choices to the 245 million people reached each week through its approximately 450 owned-and-operated stations broadcasting in 90 US media markets (including eight of the top 10), more than 8,200 broadcast radio stations affiliated with its Westwood One network and numerous digital channels.
Together, the Cumulus/Westwood One platforms make Cumulus Media one of the few media companies that can provide advertisers with national reach and local impact. Cumulus/Westwood One is the exclusive radio broadcast partner to some of the largest brands in sports, entertainment, news, and talk, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, the Olympics, the GRAMMY’s, the Academy of Country Music Awards, the American Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, Westwood One News, and more. Additionally, it is the nation's leading provider of country music and lifestyle content through its NASH brand, which serves country fans nationwide through radio programming, exclusive digital content, and live events. For more information, visit www.cumulus.com.
Our Opportunity:
The WLS-AM Producer position is a full time, salaried position. Our ideal candidate must be a strong communicator and have extensive knowledge of Chicago/Chicagoland issues and newsmakers, should be quick-thinking, and have energy and experience to lead a talented team. It’s expected the producer has good organizational and people skills and strong news judgment, and will “drop everything” if it means getting the most important, most interesting and most timely story on the air immediately. Candidate is expected to execute a plan, which must include an integrated digital strategy, to grow on air ratings. . The producer reports to the Program Director. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Daily coordination with host(s) for topic development and show planning.
• Generate & research topics for the show(s).
• Book appropriate guests.
• Call screen as needed.
• Coordinate and execute online and social media efforts for the show(s).
• Daily audio production pre and post show.
• Write show promos as needed.
• Assist in booking guests for all shows on WLS
• Produce special shows/coverage for the station as needed
• Position may involve after-hours or weekend work
What We Offer:
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.
• Competitive pay and the ability to increase income.
• Benefits, vacation, and paid holidays offered for all full time employees.
Cumulus is an EOE company.