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THE TALK
After four seasons co-hosting “The Talk,” Eve recently announced she would be leaving the show at the end of the year to focus on expanding her family. Marie Osmond also exited the show, so there are technically two chairs on the daytime talk show that need to be filled.
Because of the high profile nature of these opportunities, the best way to get yourself seen is to have an agent get to “The Talk” joint Executive Producers/Showrunners Heather Gray and Kristin Matthews.
Here’s Eve announcing her forthcoming departure.
103.5 KISS FM
Now that Angi Taylor has a morning show of her own on WCHI (Rock 95.5)/Chicago, sister station WKSC (103.5 KISS-FM) has an co-host opening in the market on “The Fred Show.”
• Performs news, talk, music, comedic or other format shows or program for broadcast entertainment.
• Establishes relationship with listeners by providing entertainment and/or information of interest consistent with format, genre, and targeted demographic audience.
• Interviews guests, moderates debates, converses with callers, and hosts live events.
• Adheres to all guidelines, policies and procedures of the station, iHeartMedia, the FCC and all other federal, state and local laws, including policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity.
• Prepares for an air shift using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting on-air material.
• Ensures logged commercials, promotions and any other programming essential to the stations operation are aired.
• Maintains a website personality page.
• Participates in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events.
• Makes regular approved appearances at paid and non-paid station events; serves as ambassador for the radio station(s) when out in public.
• Executes only the interviews and events on air that are approved by Program Director; follows designated show format.
• Assists with voice over and production of paid and non-paid spots required to run on the station.
• Serves as primary creative voice and directs support staff of show.
• Researches and gains knowledge of subject matter that facilitates speaking extemporaneously and providing immediate non-scripted analysis/commentary.
• Finalizes content using digital audio editing software.
• Prepares written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social media platforms.
• Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast.
• Handles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.); is on call for possible disasters, breaking news, or acts of nature.
Qualifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems; familiar with NexGen, Vox Pro, and Pro Tools
• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations
• Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune daily with the local and national 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 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
• May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish
Work Experience
• 3+ years of on-air radio experience required
• Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc.
Education
• 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism
DEDE IN THE MORNING
The nationally syndicated show “DeDe In The Morning” launched a national talent search for an entertainer, influencer and storyteller who can collaborate with DeDe McGuire and Lead Co-host Lady Jade to add their own authentic personality and powerful point of view to DeDe in the Morning. You could be a part of the funniest and fastest-growing Hip Hop and R+B syndicated morning show in America, airing now in 50+ cities. The ideal candidate will be a funny, outrageous, opinionated, and revealing multi-platform personality who can consistently create engaging “laugh-out-loud” moments for listeners, fans, and followers every morning.
Candidates should have a minimum 2+ years of entertainment experience on-air, on-demand, on social or on-stage; media production experience; proficient in Adobe Audition, VoxPro and media software tools preferred; knowledge of automation and audio playback systems; experience with AudioVault, iMediaTouch, Wide Orbit preferred; previous guest-booking and phone screening experience preferred.
If you love drama and laughs and your friends think you are funny AF, please email a video expressing why you are our next big star, along with your resume, aircheck, social media links, and podcast audio clips to SBG HR Manager Debbie Henry at [email protected]. Service Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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