What We Need :

We're seeking a Morning On-Air Personality with Production and Social Media skills and a great sense of humor to be a part of the legendary Wake-Up Crew on Hawaiian Reggae formatted Island 98.5 (KDNN-FM).

What You'll Do :

Perform music and comedic show / program for broadcast entertainment.

Establish a relationship with listeners by providing entertainment and / or information of interest consistent with the Hawaiian Reggae format and genre, and targeted demographic audience of radio listeners in Hawai'i.

Interview guests, interact with other talented personalities, converse with callers, and host live events.

Adhere to all guidelines, policies, and procedures of the station, iHeartMedia, 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 paid and non-paid station events; serve as an ambassador for the radio station(s) when out in public.

Execute only 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 including production of spots for other Wake Up Crew members.

Serve as a primary creative voice and direct support staff of the show.

Put together morning show podcasts each day using Futuri Post software.

Finalize content using digital audio editing software.

Compile "best of" material each day for playback on holidays and vacation days.

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.

Handles emergency inserts (e.g. news updates and breaking stories, emergencies, alert system tests, etc.); is on call for possible disasters, breaking news, or acts of nature.

What You'll Need :

Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking

Proficient in media production and broadcast systems; familiar with NexGen, Vox Pro, and Pro Tools

Social skillset

Lead promotion member for the Wake Up Crew on 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 pronunciation and knowledge of Hawaiian Pidgin English and local Hawaii customs.

Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills; proficient in grammar; ability to make others feel comfortable and open up on air

Demonstrated creativity and imagination

Able to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities

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

Requires fluency and language proficiency in Hawaiian Pidgin English and pronunciation of Hawaiian language.

3 years of on-air radio experience required

Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc.

4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism

What You'll Bring : Compensation :

Compensation :

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$35,568 - $41,600

Location :

Honolulu, HI : 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 400, 96817

Position Type : Regular

Regular

Time Type : Full time

Full time

Pay Type : Salaried

Salaried

Benefits :

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following :

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

Company provided and supplemental life insurance

Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing

A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community

A 401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving

A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis.

Last updated : 2024-05-17