Overview

Audacy Houston has a rare midday show opening at SportsRadio 610. We are searching for an interactive, innovative, local midday show host to pair with John Lopez on Houston’s legacy sports brand to drive the show, develop engaging content and connect with the Houston sports audience. Strong communication skills, an understanding of digital and 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.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Create original content and develop daily conversations for the midday audience

• Engage with audience on air, online and in person

• Drive the show, including the responsibility of leading show preparation on a daily basis, initiating communications with co-host and producer, and teasing into and returning the show from commercial breaks

• 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

Qualifications

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 applicant’s own vehicle, proof of insurance, is required.

About Us

Audacy, Inc. (NYSE: AUD; OTC: AUDA) is a leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company with the country’s best collection of local music, news and sports brands, a premium podcast creator, major event producer, and digital innovator. Audacy engages 200 million consumers each month, bringing people together around content that matters to them. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com , Facebook (Audacy Corp), X (@AudacyCorp), LinkedIn (@Audacy-Inc), Instagram (@lifeataudacy) and Threads (@AudacyCorp)._

EEO

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.

Job Locations USA-TX-Houston

ID 2024-6798

Category On-Air

Type Regular