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The Role & You
Latino Media Network is growing and we are seeking an On Air Talent based out of our McAllen market! Although you will be based in McAllen, we do expect the person in this role to assist with our other markets as needed.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Spanish-speaking Radio Announcer to host engaging and entertaining shows for our adult contemporary format. The ideal candidate should be able to create, produce, and present content that resonates with our target audience on-air, on location at events, and online.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and present informative and entertaining content for the station in a style that is consistent with the appropriate station format.
- Record or present live news updates, traffic reports, commercials, and station promotions.
- Ability to work in a multi-market operation setting with digital and linear properties, accommodating various channels for on-air duties.
- Operate all mechanical functions of preparing and delivering an on-air show, including editing listener telephone calls, executing recorded "bits" and other show elements, and operating the control room console and digital studio equipment. Zetta experience is a plus!
- Conduct interviews with celebrities, clients, and community leaders.
- Engage with listeners through on-air discussions, social media, and other digital platforms.
- Promote the station at appearances such as community events, including hosting and assisting charity functions and remote broadcasts.
- Perform necessary technical functions of the assigned air shift, including ensuring that commercials or programs air as scheduled, reporting all discrepancies, logging engineering readings, and ensuring that content and promotions comply with FCC regulations.
- Maintain and build a positive, cooperative attitude within the station. Build working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors, and the general public.
- Attend and participate in meetings as required.
- Report to work on time, ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned, or required.
You Have These
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a radio announcer or related role in a Diary market.
- Strong on-air presence and ability to engage with listeners.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in audio editing software such as Adobe Audition.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.
- Excellent writing and editing skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Proficient in media production and broadcast systems.
We’d Love If You Also Have These
- Excellent social media skills.
- Video editing skills and graphic design/photoshop skills are a plus!
- Music live mixing skills are desired, but optional for consideration.
- A 2-year college degree is preferred.
How to Apply
How To Apply
To be considered for this role please submit your resume and cover letter below.We understand that you are much more than your resume and we want to get to know you. Without telling us something we’ve already read in your resume, please send us your cover letter in answering the following 3 questions:
- What makes you the ideal candidate for this position and why?
- What excites you about LMN and this position?
- If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
We strive to attract diverse top talent who are inspired by our mission, aligned to our values and are motivated to grow and make an impact, rather than candidates who check all the boxes, but aren’t committed. We encourage you to apply and show us how your unique experiences, strengths and capabilities can best be utilized at LMN!
Compensation
An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs.
The base salary for this position is $37,440 to $41,600 with the potential of additional compensation based on personal appearances or endorsement talent fees and on factors above.
The base salary for this position is $37,440 to $41,600 with the potential of additional compensation based on personal appearances or endorsement talent fees and on factors above.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace
Latino Media Network is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, gender identity, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. LMN also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior from gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at LMN. Latino Media Network is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please email us at hiring@latinomedianetwork.com. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL RESUMES TO THIS EMAIL.
About Latino Media Network
Latino Media Network (LMN) is a multimedia start-up serving the Latinx community by helping them make sense of the world and their place in it. We inspire, inform and celebrate Latinos through an audio focused multimedia network owned and operated by members of our community.
Historic Fundraising by Latina Co-Founders
- LMN has received one of the largest capital raises of a Latina-owned & operated start-up in the U.S., with over $80m in capital raised from a diverse set of investors.
- Co-founders and social entrepreneurs, Stephanie Valencia and Jess Morales Rocketto, launched Latino Media Network as a media company serving the Hispanic community, owned by Latinos for Latinos.
Unprecedented Launch
- LMN’s first acquisition of 17 radio stations in 9 markets from Univision has created a unique distribution network Our team will lead and continue to scale the Company into a multimedia content creation and distribution platform.
Inspiring Community-Driven Mission
- LMN’s mission is to help Latinxs make sense of the world and their place in it by inspiring, informing, and celebrating Hispanics through an audio focused multimedia network. We embrace cultural pride by telling Latinx stories, addressing community concerns and talking about opportunities for a better future.
- We achieve this by focusing on content creation across a variety of culturally relevant subjects and helping our community navigate the ocean of information that exists in our society.
The Power and Reach of Audio
- Audio is the constant companion of the Latino consumer. According to Nielsen, radio remains one of the most reliable ways to reach Hispanic consumers, and in particular, Spanish-dominant Hispanics, as they listen to more radio than any other racial or language group. Hispanic audiences just can’t get enough of audio, with Edison Research reporting that Latino podcast listeners are up 44% from last year.
- Latino Media Network sees an incredible opportunity in audio, as it is an effective medium to reach many Hispanics. Ethnic media is a powerful, trusted presence in our communities, and its influence is only growing in the Hispanic community. In 2020, causes and organizations spent millions of dollars to engage and turnout Hispanics through radio advertising, but Hispanic audiences are also being targeted and persuaded by misinformation at alarming rates.
