Producer​/Content Assistant

Company Overview

CUMULUS | Tucson, AZ currently features 5 stations in the Tucson area and surrounding counties. Our stations include: 99.5 KIIM FM, Wildcat Radio 1290 AM, KHYT 107.5 Station, 97.5 THE VIBE, and 1400 KTUC. The cluster of 5 stations reaches thousands of listeners daily.

CUMULUS MEDIA (TUCSON) is offering a great opportunity as a (Part-Time) Producer/Content Assistant providing programming, on‑air and control board support for the flagship station of University of Arizona Athletics. The Wildcats have arrived in the Big‑12. Are you ready to be a part of a new era of sports here in Tucson?

Our ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic, be a self‑starter, and be highly organized with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. The position requires extreme reliability and flexibility. If you are a fast learner familiar with audio equipment and automation, have a good demeanor around others, and have a passion for radio, read on.

• Running the on‑air board in a radio station control room broadcasting a variety of live and pre‑recorded local and syndicated radio programs
• Editing audio cuts from shows and games in Reaper for broadcast use
• Playing all commercials as scheduled and maintaining a commercial and transmitter log
• Selecting bumper music when needed and back‑timing pre‑recorded programs for smooth transition back to live programming
• Monitoring and updating weather, traffic and news reports into automation equipment
• Monitoring for EAS Alerts, Amber Alerts and breaking news
• Possibility for an on‑air role with the afternoon show and gameday broadcast teams for the right candidate including opportunity to cover team practices and potentially games as well
• Monitoring the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on‑air programming from master control room
• Assisting with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards

• Audio production skills required
• Some college radio or small market radio experience preferred
• Previous board operation experience helpful
• Knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office, OpX, Audio Vault, Wide Orbit, ENCO, Sound gorge, Nuendo, Reaper or other audio editing and automation programs
• Familiarity with audio mixers and remote monitoring systems for radio transmissions
• Flexibility in scheduling required; majority of the hours are in the evenings, weekends and holidays

• This is a part‑time position limited to up-to 29 hours a week
• Competitive pay
• Professional growth and career path
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask "what if" and try innovative solutions

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CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).