WAAV AMD Talk Show Host

Cumulus Media Wilmington, NC is searching for a dynamic Conservative Morning Talk Show Host for heritage News/Talk/Sports 980 WAAV. Can you deliver a relevant and compelling radio show and establish a personal and emotional connection with our target audience? Are you focused, responsible, collaborative and empowered? If you answered yes, we should talk. We are looking for someone who is compelled to deliver a great radio show every day! Candidates must have a proven track record of success. Your digital and social media skills must be as engaging as your on-air presentation and execution. The best candidates will be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and react in a calm and decisive way when dealing with challenging situations. Excellent writing and production skills are essential. People skills and the ability to work closely with all departments and a talented sales team are critical. Responsibilities include hosting shows that generate significant listenership by being entertaining, informative, community oriented and forwarding the brand. Must have a deep understanding of how to go beyond the latest news, headlines, and events to craft an entertaining and unique product. The candidate should be able to plan, promote and produce a quality show, through creative ideas, segments, booking local and celebrity interviews and production elements. Daily commercial production is required. As an ambassador for Cumulus, participation in station and client events/remotes, connecting with the community and our listeners, building a relationship with clients through the sales team and networking within the market are paramount. Candidates must have unparalleled passion, worth ethic and drive. Who we are Our people work in a great facility, take pride in our community and value teamwork. Our local Wilmington stations include: News/Talk/Sports 980 AM WAAV The Wave, Today’s Hits & Yesterday’s Favorites 102.7 WGNI, Cape Fear’s Country Leader WWQQ 101.3, Coast 97.3 WMNX and WKXS 94.5 The Hawk. Qualifications / Requirements • Minimum 2 years previous Talk Show on-air experience • News/Talk format experience • Strong organizational and computer skills • Ability to multi-task • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Good at problem solving and prioritizing • Able to take direction and flawlessly execute game plan • Radio & Digital advertising sales experience desirable • Digital video and graphic design skills desirable Key Responsibilities & Duties • Knowledge, understanding and compliance with all FCC Rules and Regulations • Provide elite customer service to all of our customers; listeners, advertisers and co-workers • Responsible for assisting with commercial production • Live Broadcasts and station appearances, whether paid of unpaid