Talk Show Host, Cosmo Radio

This is a Full Time Job

Position Summary:

Co-host and develop an entertaining daily show for Cosmo Radio that incorporates news, current events, and pop-culture reflecting the over-all tone and voice of the channel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Conduct studio and telephone interviews with guests and listeners.
-Collaborate with producers, co-hosts, and associate producers to generate interesting show topics and schedule guests that will create lively dialogue that engages the interests of the audience.
-Write monologues or program topic bullet points to establish and re-set the topic each hour for listeners.
-Articulate viewpoints and personal experiences in a manner that helps the audience feel a personal connection to the content.
-Monitor the commercial logs for the airshift.
-Introduce contests and promotions and ensure proper execution.
-Promote the show, the channel and the company positively on and off the air to maximize the growth of subscribers and listeners.
-Meet with the Director of Channel on a weekly basis to review on-air performance and establish on-going goals for the show and the channel.

Minimum Qualifications:

-Bachelors degree
-3-5 years talk radio experience.

Requirements and General Skills:

-Excellent communicator
-Strong on-air presence and voice with impeccable phone skills
-Prior experience on-air as well as production in talk radio
-Understanding and knowledge of channel format and targeted audience
-Good public speaking and presentation skills
-Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to work independently and in a team environment
-Ability to pay attention to details and be organized
-Ability to project a professional image over the phone and in person
-Commitment to ''internal client'' and customer service principles
-Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
-Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects
-Spelling, grammar, proofreading and editing skills
-Strong organizational skills and attention to details
-Creative writing ability
-Strong interest in current events and pop culture, as related to assigned channels / programs
-Comfortable working with talent, artists and high profile individuals
-Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast paced environment
-Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Technical Skills:

Solid production skills with a strong working knowledge of audio equipment necessary for on-air and production execution, including on-air digital system ''prophet.''


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