Afternoon Drive Air Personality

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We are seeking an afternoon personality on top rated Hawaiian Reggae formatted Island 98.5. Possible Assistant Program Director duties with knowledge of a very unique Hawaiian Reggae format. We need candidates who understand Hawaiian and Hawaiian Pidgin English. Knowledge of Hawaii is an absolute must as this person will be entertaining a local Hawaiian audience.

• Perform music format show or programs for broadcast entertainment.
• Establish a relationship with listeners by providing entertainment and/or information of interest consistent with Hawaiian Reggae format, genre, and targeted demographic audience.
• Converse with callers, and host live events.
• Adhere to all guidelines, policies, and procedures of the station, iHeart
  
  Media, the FCC, and all other federal, state, and local laws, including policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity.
• Prepare for an air shift using creativity, imagination, and the exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping, or broadcasting on-air material.
• Ensure logged commercials, promotions, and any 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 station events; serve as an ambassador for the radio station when out in public.
• Execute the interviews and events on air that are approved by the Program Director; follow 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 that facilitates 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 (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.); 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 Nex Gen, Vox Pro, and Pro Tools
• Lead promotion member for Island 98.5
• 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 verbal and written communication and editing skills
• Demonstrated creativity and imagination
• 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.,…