Job Title: On Air Host
Department: Programming
Reporting To: Brand Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location(s): Houston, TX
Work Arrangement: On-Site

Overview:

Audacy Houston is searching for an interactive, innovative, 3rd voice to add to its award winning morning show, Payne and Pendergast. This personality must be able to contribute daily to a live and local show by bringing engaging content, entertaining sports and lifestyle conversations, and outside the box ideas to connect with the Houston audience both on air and via digital platforms. Strong communication skills, an understanding of all relevant social media platforms, and a full, honest investment in Houston sports are vital for this position. This is a live and local position that requires the personality to be based in the Houston area. Previous on-air experience in a medium to large market is ideal, but not necessary — most importantly, this position will require a talent with a proven ability to draw in and relate to a passionate and diverse audience.

Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include:  health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

This position will also include, but not require or guarantee, additional opportunities and considerations for corporate podcasts, paid sales endorsements, and promotional appearances.

What You’ll Do:

• Create original content and develop daily conversations
• Engage with audience on air, online and in person
• Collaborate with other hosts for preparation on a daily basis, develop original content for conversations, and lead the conversation in certain segments of each day’s show
• Keep up with local and national sports stories, pop culture references, and general lifestyle topics
• Respectfully and responsibly uphold the standards of our brand partnership with the Houston Texans both on-air and on social media
• Protect the station’s FCC license in all on-air and digital programming
• Participate in and develop original content for digital and social media platforms
• Collaborate with Brand Manager and other employees to develop show benchmarks and participate in station-wide events and promotions
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and weekly coaching sessions
• Make appearances to promote the station, show, and sponsors.
• Travel to station and brand events and broadcasts when required, some of which include: Super Bowl Radio Row, the Army/Navy game, Houston Texans Training Camp, Houston Astros Spring Training, etc.
• Ensure that promotions and contests are executed properly
• Other duties as required by management

Required & Preferred:

• 5+ years On Air experience preferred
• Knowledge of the Houston market preferred
• Solid audio collection skills and working knowledge of studio audio equipment, including digital systems such as Sound Forge, Audition, & Wide Orbit.
• Proficiency in social media/digital content creation
• Willingness and availability to make scheduled appearances for sales and promotional purposes
• A coachable attitude… this position requires someone who is willing to work at their craft in order to be a valuable part of a winning team
• A valid driver’s license, satisfactory completion of a motor vehicle record check, and, if the position requires use of the applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

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Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter — delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.

We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.