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Sports Talk Show HostNew

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Local 5 News We Are Iowa (WOI-DT)
  • Columbus, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

WBNS-FM 97.1 The Fan, a TEGNA-owned sports radio station in Columbus, Ohio has an amazing opportunity for a creative, knowledgeable, and entertaining Sports Talk Show Host. We are looking for a host who excels at storytelling and audience engagement, has strong opinions, and knows how to plan and execute a multi-hour show.

Responsibilities

  • Perform live broadcasts in studio and on remote locations, when necessary, that are entertaining and informative.
  • Communicate with producers and program director to ensure program goals are met.
  • Assist the show producer with strategies, story angles, and guest ideas.
  • Research topics and stories.
  • Maintain strong contacts and relationships with local sports brands.
  • Prepare and research for broadcasts.
  • Protect the station’s FCC license and rights holder commitments
  • Making personal appearances at station events and remote broadcasts.
  • Participate in Weekend Shows as assigned
  • Regular and timely attendance to The Fan’s Columbus studios
  • Other duties as assigned by Program Director/Operations Manager

Requirements

  • Minimum of two (2) years experience hosting a successful sports talk show or an equivalent such as a live Internet show or podcast.
  • In-depth knowledge of local sports teams and players with contemporary sound and excellent on-air delivery.
  • Knowledge of Columbus broadcast area and station demographics is essential.
  • All candidates must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work nights, holidays, and weekends.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a broadcast team environment.

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

  • Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected]

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