[Remote] Sports Talk Host (Audacy Sports Radio)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Audacy, Inc. is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company, and they are seeking a dynamic Sports Talk Host to join their national sports programming team. The role involves hosting live sports talk programs, collaborating with co-hosts and producers, and creating engaging content across various platforms.


Responsibilities

  • Host live sports talk programs that are engaging, informative, and entertaining
  • Collaborate daily with co-hosts, producers, and program directors to meet show objectives and deliver high-quality content
  • Assist in developing daily show strategies, storylines, guest bookings, and on-air execution
  • Interact with listeners on-air and through social media to build audience engagement and loyalty
  • Create and manage compelling content across Audacy’s digital video and social media platforms
  • Available to travel for events and weekend programming
  • Maintain strong relationships with key figures and brands within the sports industry
  • Research and prepare for broadcasts, ensuring timely and accurate sports coverage
  • Adhere to all FCC guidelines and protect the integrity of the station’s broadcast license
  • Monitor show performance, commercial logs, and promotional elements during shifts
  • Participate in station promotions, remote broadcasts, and public appearances as needed
  • Collaborate on content ideas and innovative approaches to sports entertainment
  • Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

  • Proven experience as an on-air sports radio host in a major or mid-size market
  • Deep knowledge of sports culture, leagues, and current events
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver entertaining, insightful, and well-prepared commentary
  • Strong communication skills with a clear, professional on-air voice
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-host environment
  • Experience creating digital and social media content
  • Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
  • Understanding of FCC regulations and compliance standards

Benefits

  • Health care coordinator
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Mental health
  • Telemedicine
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings account
  • Disability
  • Life insurance
  • Critical illness
  • Hospital indemnity
  • Accident insurance
  • Paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Student loan payment assistance program
  • Legal assistance
  • Life assistance program
  • Identity theft protection
  • Discounted home and auto insurance
  • Pet insurance

Company Overview

  • At Audacy, we are unapologetic champions of audio everywhere, on every device. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://audacyinc.com/.

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