Full Job Description

CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One has an immediate opening for a full time Sports Producer to support the Westwood One Sports Team. The ideal candidate will possess an extremely good work ethic, be a self-starter, and be highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Who We Are:

Westwood One, the national-facing arm of CUMULUS MEDIA, offers iconic, nationally syndicated sports, news, and entertainment content to more than 250 million monthly listeners across an audio network of nearly 7,300 affiliated broadcast radio stations and media partners. Westwood One is the largest audio network in America, home to premium content that defines the culture, including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, CNN, the AP, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and Westwood One Backstage. The rapidly growing Cumulus Podcast Network delivers popular network and industry personalities and programs. Westwood One connects listeners with their passions through programs and platforms that have everyone listening.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Studio production of live radio play-by-play broadcasts of NCAA Championships and NFL
  • Produce weekly feature shows for NCAA/NFL
  • Booking/recording/editing interviews for broadcasts
  • Writing scripts, features, vignettes for air
  • Researching/formatting/archiving for broadcasts
  • Posting audio content to website/social media
  • Work closely with on-air talent and on-site producers
  • Occasional travel for remote broadcasts of sporting events
  • Must be willing to regularly work nights and weekends, plus occasional

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of broadcast audio experience, with emphasis on event/remote
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Proficiency in DAW editing software, specifically Adobe Audition
  • Experience with Enco (or other Radio Broadcasting software)
  • Audio mixing experience and familiarity with Comrex IP codecs preferred
  • Comprehensive knowledge of sports, especially NCAA Basketball and NFL
  • Spanish language skills a plus
  • All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by date of hire, subject to legally mandated accommodations

What we offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Professional growth and career path
  • A focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
  • 401K with company match to plan for the long-term
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • For immediate consideration, please visit https://cumulusmedia.jobs.net/

For more information about CUMULUS MEDIA, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).