About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
97.1 The Fan in Columbus is seeking a full-time Radio Producer to generate topics, book guests, develop content, and manage the audio soundboard for live shows and sporting events. The ideal candidate will have experience with digital audio and video
editing, as well as strong computer proficiency. You should be able to write and deliver sports updates both live and pre-recorded and contribute creatively to the overall onair experience. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work
under pressure, and a passion for sports. Previous experience in a similar morning show role is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Produce a daily Sports Talk show
- Cut and edit sound for use on all station shows
- Running cameras for live video/YouTube
- Scheduling guests and live interviews
- Researching show topics
- Protecting the station’s FCC license
- Running audio board for talk shows
- Providing creative input on broadcast elements
- Contributing to social media and website updates
- Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities
- Sports Update writing and on-air delivery
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Minimum three (3) years in talk and/or sports radio or podcast producing or hosting
- Strong writing, editing and production skills
- Top-notch communication skills.
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines.
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
- Experience using VMix (or similar system), The Zetta audio operation system and audio editing software such as Adobe Audition
97.1 The Fan is one of the top sports radio stations in America and is the flagship station for the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Additionally, The Fan is Central Ohio’s home of The NFL and The NCAA Tournament from Westwood One, and the Cincinnati Reds.
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected]
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