Production Assistant

Company Overview

Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month — wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 377 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, US Soccer, and AP News, across more than 7,800 affiliated stations through Westwood One, a leading national audio network; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information visit www.cumulusmedia.com.

Position Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA | Dallas is searching for a Production Assistant. Must have a proven background in audio production, strong writing chops and a passion for all things audio. Enthusiasm for and experience with radio production is a must.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize and maintain production files, write copy, and produce quality commercials for broadcast on the Station;
• Work with Station program directors, air talent, and sales representatives to produce quality commercials in a timely manner
• Assist Station program directors with imaging and on-air promotional elements; ensuring that all barter commercials and company-contracted deals are broadcast as ordered and resolving all log discrepancies
• Track commercial scripts and ensure all copy/creative is received and accurately inputted into the VCreative Production order system in a timely fashion
• Coordinating copy with the Sales Staff and customers. 
• Coordinating the production of commercials and the entering of commercials into the station's hard drives
• Coordinating and executing the entering of syndicated radio programs and network commercials
• Recording clients
  
  

Qualifications

• Understanding of high quality recording and production
• Ability to work with creative individuals as part of a team
• Strong production skills and knowledge of OpX
• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations
• VCreative software experience a plus
• Flawless eye for detail
• Strong creative and organization skills
• Team Player attitude and ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
  
  

Pay Range

USD $38,000.00 - USD $45,000.00 /Yr.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability to ask, “what if” and try innovative solutions
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick & Holiday time off
• Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program
  
  

For immediate consideration, please visit: https://jobs.cumulusmedia.com/careers

For more information about Cumulus Media, visit our website at: https://www.cumulusmedia.com/

EEO Statement

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