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Sports Jock Needed

Edgy MD Feb 22 2014 05:55 AM

Sick of the state of sports talk radio? God, I am. Well, quit your bellyachin' and get your demo tape in to WOR WOR SPORTS TALK HOST Tracking Code 3077 Job Description Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is the world’s largest radio and outdoor advertising company with leading market positions in each of its two business segments; Media & Entertainment and Outdoor. Clear Channel is also one of the most innovative media players in the market – a leader in the converging media space, having developed best-in-class integrated media offers (e.g Radio/Web) and having built significant positions in the HD arena. We are on the hunt for a superstar to host a nightly sports talk show. The successful candidate will have the proven ability to host a sports talk show along with an understanding of sports, news/talk and general radio programming principles. Candidate should have a strong knowledge of baseball particularly. Need to embrace the top sports news, pop culture, and topics of the day and make it fun with big personality. Required Skills Ideal candidate must possess [list][*]Be social media savvy[/*:m] [*]Have the ability to think clearly and quickly under pressure situations[/*:m] [*]Be creative with callers and work well with your producer[/*:m] [*]Demonstrate solid news judgment[/*:m] [*]Exercise self-discipline and time-management skills[/*:m] [*]Ability to work well and in a professional under pressure and tight deadlines[/*:m] [*]Must enjoy being promotionally active with listeners and clients[/*:m][/list:u] Required Experience MUST HAVE - Minimum of 3 years on-air experience and have a deep knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations. To apply, go directly onto our website, www.clearchannel.com and submit your resume to “Sports Talk Show Host for WOR 710AM. Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Job Location NEW YORK, New York, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Frayed Knot Feb 22 2014 06:25 AM Re: Sports Jock Needed

Sounds like WOR, rather than reverting to whatever programming they've currently got slated for late-nights*, is looking to keep Mets fans around for a while rather than have them abandon 710 for 660 as soon as the post-game show is over. Here's the spot where all you Somers fans start campaigning for him to jump ship - although it would be quite a coincidence if his contract w/FAN just happened to be expiring at this particular moment so that's probably not even an option here. * Dave Ramsey, author of NY Times bestsellers: 'The Total Money Makeover', 'Financial Peace', 'More Than Enough', and 'Entreleadership, talks personal money management in his nationally syndicated show from 10 PM to midnight.

Edgy MD Feb 22 2014 06:37 AM Re: Sports Jock Needed

Screw Somers. I'm campaigning for Faith and Fear, on the Air.

MFS62 Feb 22 2014 06:42 AM Re: Sports Jock Needed

Apparently, they din't apply those same "Required Skills" to their current on-air personalities. Later

Frayed Knot Feb 22 2014 06:58 AM Re: Sports Jock Needed Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Feb 22 2014 09:43 AM

WOR's current on-air personalities are mostly nationally syndicated shows. This move indicates that they're trying to capitalize on the Mets lead-in and shake things up with a little local flavor at the time of night when FAN will often be involved with Yanx games, Yanx post, or be heavy on Yanx talk for the hour or two after that game is over. And, since it's the middle of the summer, the only other sports outlet in town--ESPN radio--will probably be talking football.

bmfc1 Feb 22 2014 07:12 AM Re: Sports Jock Needed

Why didn't WOR think of this when they got the Mets deal last fall? This seems kinda last minute but then again, they're also only getting around to hiring the pre- and post-game host.

Ceetar Feb 22 2014 07:32 AM Re: Sports Jock Needed

Frayed Knot wrote: WOR's current on-air personalities are mostly syndicated shows. This move indicates that they're trying to capitalize the Mets lead-in and shake things up with a little local flavor at the time of night when FAN will often be involved with Yanx games, Yanx post, or be heavy on Yanx talk for the hour or two after that game is over. And, since it's the middle of the summer, the only other sports outlet in town--ESPN radio--will probably be talking football. wise move too, given that Yankee games generally go longer you'll keep guys looking for sports talk even that would prefer WFAN. And Yankee fans that don't want to listen to the postgame.

bmfc1 Feb 22 2014 07:41 AM Re: Sports Jock Needed

This will also give them a place to go during rain delays.

Ashie62 Feb 22 2014 08:29 AM Re: Sports Jock Needed

Andy Masur is the pick...don't know him

Edgy MD Feb 22 2014 08:39 AM Re: Sports Jock Needed

No, it's been announced that he is hosting the pre-game/post-game summaries. This would appear to be different programming.

metirish Feb 22 2014 07:33 PM Re: Sports Jock Needed

Edgy MD wrote: Screw Somers. I'm campaigning for Faith and Fear, on the Air. But how deep is Greg's knowledge of FCC rules I wonder?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 22 2014 11:01 PM Re: Sports Jock Needed

Not nearly as deep as his store of compulsively-vomited obscenities, I fear.

Lefty Specialist Feb 23 2014 08:53 AM Re: Sports Jock Needed

'3 years of on-air experience needed' will most likely weed out the wannabes. Does my college radio station count?

G-Fafif Feb 23 2014 07:33 PM Re: Sports Jock Needed

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Not nearly as deep as his store of compulsively-vomited obscenities, I fear. I don't know what you're referring to.