RPMGlobal
On Air Talent/Music Director
RPMGlobal, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
The Radio One story began simply with a dream and one radio station. Forty 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 role will provide direction, organization, creativity, and strategy regarding talent, promotions, and production necessary to produce a marketable radio station.
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Listen, develop, and maintain informed opinions on music supplied to the radio station.Make decisions on the music for airplay.Assign and direct on-air staff in the production of commercials for clients.Review and edit material from clients to ensure conformance to commercials and promotional announcements.Provide creative support to the sales department and clients concerning commercials and promotional announcements.Schedule and troubleshoot daily music logs.Maintain/update database and music software as required.Generate and distribute music reports as required.Meet with music reps, promotion people from record labels, and managers on music day.Collaborate with music representatives, promotion people from record labels, and or managers on music call days.Attend and coordinate mix show meetings to ensure the best music is placed on the mix show list.Generate and distribute the weekly mix show list and weekly request sheet.Oversee production elements for the station.Recommend programming, promotions, and marketing opportunities.Serve as the programming/sales liaison.Monitor stations to ensure formats, commercials, and promos meet required standards.Secure national talent for station events.Schedule station music daily through Music Master.Write station promos imaging.Work closely with the Sales and Promotions Department to create non-traditional revenue opportunities.Write scripts, contests, and interview questions.Memorize scripts, read, or ad-lib to identify station, introduce and close shows, and announce station breaks, commercials, or public service information.Prepare and create a topical show by gathering information from wire copy, periodicals, computer, and television.Read news flash to keep the audience informed of important events.Record interviews of guests, musical or other famous or public personalities, and edit interviews.Interview guests, and moderate panel or discussion shows to entertain the audience.Answer phone lines and interview members of the listening audience who telephone musical requests. Air contests according to the specifications of the program director.Plan and stage community events, including hosting and assisting at charity functions.Attend live, in-person appearances as scheduled by the station or requested by clients.Schedule on-air talent on a weekly and as-required basis.Coordinate with other staff members to ensure programming airs as required.Train appropriate staff on the operation of on-air technology as required.Communicate daily with the Operations Manager/Program Director to report and troubleshoot on all operational discrepancies and issues of non-performance.Attend, assist, and help coordinate major station promotions.Work with the teams and online Web Editor to ensure content and promotions are relevant to the target audience.Assist the Operations Manager/Program Director with listener complaints and respond to any music queries from listeners.Appropriately represent the company when attending relevant industry and community-related events on an ongoing basis.Ensure that appropriate continuity is maintained at all times while on the air.Conduct time checks as needed, weather, temperature checks, and event information.In-depth knowledge of the music being played. Staying in touch with music and all related issues.Contribute and support the creation of the show daily.Participate in daily pre-show content prep.Oversee the creation and posting of original online content that meets company standards on social networking platforms: Websites, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, other new developing platforms.Prepare for professional appearance in public when and where required through participation in station remote broadcasts and representation at charity events, community events.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Must be a creative thinker and possess a high level of people skills. Ability to be multi-tasked, flexible, and work long hours including some weekends, evenings, and holidays.Ability to read and analyze business practices, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to operate boards, remote, and online equipment.Assist as needed with the programming department in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Lead interviewing, hiring process, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance reviews for direct reports; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and ensure policy and procedure are adhered to.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Ability to define problems, assess data, and interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Comply with Network and Urban One’s mandatory on-time and adhere to related course deadlines.Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team including but not limited to:
Provide regular constructive feedback.Resolve issues/conflicts with diplomacy in a timely manner.Provide ongoing guidance and support for growth and development.Deploy effective coaching skills.Practical understanding of anti-harassment and discrimination laws.Ability to effectively administer performance reviews and corrective action plans as appropriate.Ensure team(s) attend mandatory department and/or mandatory company training(s) as required.
Submit to a criminal background check.Legal right to work in the United States.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred; five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The company reserves the right to modify duties and this job description without advance notice. This position is at will unless otherwise issued a fully executed agreement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture, and that your team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. 2024
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All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Listen, develop, and maintain informed opinions on music supplied to the radio station.Make decisions on the music for airplay.Assign and direct on-air staff in the production of commercials for clients.Review and edit material from clients to ensure conformance to commercials and promotional announcements.Provide creative support to the sales department and clients concerning commercials and promotional announcements.Schedule and troubleshoot daily music logs.Maintain/update database and music software as required.Generate and distribute music reports as required.Meet with music reps, promotion people from record labels, and managers on music day.Collaborate with music representatives, promotion people from record labels, and or managers on music call days.Attend and coordinate mix show meetings to ensure the best music is placed on the mix show list.Generate and distribute the weekly mix show list and weekly request sheet.Oversee production elements for the station.Recommend programming, promotions, and marketing opportunities.Serve as the programming/sales liaison.Monitor stations to ensure formats, commercials, and promos meet required standards.Secure national talent for station events.Schedule station music daily through Music Master.Write station promos imaging.Work closely with the Sales and Promotions Department to create non-traditional revenue opportunities.Write scripts, contests, and interview questions.Memorize scripts, read, or ad-lib to identify station, introduce and close shows, and announce station breaks, commercials, or public service information.Prepare and create a topical show by gathering information from wire copy, periodicals, computer, and television.Read news flash to keep the audience informed of important events.Record interviews of guests, musical or other famous or public personalities, and edit interviews.Interview guests, and moderate panel or discussion shows to entertain the audience.Answer phone lines and interview members of the listening audience who telephone musical requests. Air contests according to the specifications of the program director.Plan and stage community events, including hosting and assisting at charity functions.Attend live, in-person appearances as scheduled by the station or requested by clients.Schedule on-air talent on a weekly and as-required basis.Coordinate with other staff members to ensure programming airs as required.Train appropriate staff on the operation of on-air technology as required.Communicate daily with the Operations Manager/Program Director to report and troubleshoot on all operational discrepancies and issues of non-performance.Attend, assist, and help coordinate major station promotions.Work with the teams and online Web Editor to ensure content and promotions are relevant to the target audience.Assist the Operations Manager/Program Director with listener complaints and respond to any music queries from listeners.Appropriately represent the company when attending relevant industry and community-related events on an ongoing basis.Ensure that appropriate continuity is maintained at all times while on the air.Conduct time checks as needed, weather, temperature checks, and event information.In-depth knowledge of the music being played. Staying in touch with music and all related issues.Contribute and support the creation of the show daily.Participate in daily pre-show content prep.Oversee the creation and posting of original online content that meets company standards on social networking platforms: Websites, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, other new developing platforms.Prepare for professional appearance in public when and where required through participation in station remote broadcasts and representation at charity events, community events.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:Must be a creative thinker and possess a high level of people skills. Ability to be multi-tasked, flexible, and work long hours including some weekends, evenings, and holidays.Ability to read and analyze business practices, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to operate boards, remote, and online equipment.Assist as needed with the programming department in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Lead interviewing, hiring process, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance reviews for direct reports; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and ensure policy and procedure are adhered to.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Ability to define problems, assess data, and interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Comply with Network and Urban One’s mandatory on-time and adhere to related course deadlines.Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and direct a team including but not limited to:
Provide regular constructive feedback.Resolve issues/conflicts with diplomacy in a timely manner.Provide ongoing guidance and support for growth and development.Deploy effective coaching skills.Practical understanding of anti-harassment and discrimination laws.Ability to effectively administer performance reviews and corrective action plans as appropriate.Ensure team(s) attend mandatory department and/or mandatory company training(s) as required.
Submit to a criminal background check.Legal right to work in the United States.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred; five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The company reserves the right to modify duties and this job description without advance notice. This position is at will unless otherwise issued a fully executed agreement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture, and that your team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. 2024
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