iHeartMedia, Inc. is seeking an On-Air Talent - Farm Director to join our team in Omaha, NE. As a key member of our radio station, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and informative content to our audience, focusing on all aspects of Iowa agriculture.

• Develop and execute farm news, talk, and other format shows or programs for broadcast entertainment.
• Establish a strong relationship with listeners by providing entertaining and informative content consistent with our format and targeted demographic audience.
• Interview guests, moderate debates, converse with callers, and host live events.
• Adhere to all guidelines, policies, and procedures of the station, iHeartMedia, the FCC, and all other federal, state, and local laws.
• Prepare for air shifts using creativity, imagination, and independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping, or broadcasting on-air material.
• Ensure logged commercials, promotions, and other programming essential to the station's operation are aired.
• Maintain a website personality page.
• Participate in required station programming, promotions, and sales staff meetings and events.
• Make regular approved appearances at paid and non-paid station events, serving as an ambassador for the radio station when out in public.
• Execute only approved interviews and events on air, following the designated show format.
• Assist with voice-over and production of paid and non-paid spots required to run on the station.
• Serve as a primary creative voice and direct support staff of the show.
• Research and gain knowledge of the subject matter to facilitate speaking extemporaneously and providing immediate non-scripted analysis/commentary.
• Finalize content using digital audio editing software.
• Prepare written content, visual images, audio material, and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social media platforms.
• Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notify Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting the quality of the broadcast.
• Handle emergency inserts, such as news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc., and be on call for possible disasters, breaking news, or acts of nature.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking.
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems, familiar with NexGen, Vox Pro, and Pro Tools.
• Social skillset.
• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations.
• Socially informed and perceptive, up-to-date with local and national agricultural trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to on-air discussions.
• Demonstrated upbeat personality, informative, entertaining, and engaging on the air, able to relate to the station audience.
• Pleasant, charismatic, and well-controlled voice, excellent pronunciation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills, proficient in grammar, ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air.
• Demonstrated creativity and imagination.
• Able to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities.
• Can work well in a team environment, collaborative.
• Able to adapt to changes in schedules and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines.
• 5+ years of on-air radio experience required, specifically in farm broadcasting.
• Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc.
• 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism.

iHeartMedia, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision, company-provided and supplemental life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, paid company holidays, a Spirit day, a 401K plan, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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