Farm Director - Who-Am

iHeartMedia Markets

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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! From broadcast radio to digital streaming radio to podcasting, audio continues to grow – and iHeart, which reaches 90% of Americans every month, is the #1 audio company in America across every one of those platforms. We’re the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers; we build important connections with hundreds of communities across America; we create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America; and we have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting. Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need:

Farm Director with a strong knowledge of all aspects of Iowa agriculture and the ability to provide useful information to farmers and ranchers.

What You'll Do:

Responsibilities

• Maintains a website blog as social media pages.
• Performs news and talk program for broadcast information and entertainment.
• Prepares for an air shift using creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting on-air material.
• Participates in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events.
• Establishes relationship with listeners by providing information consistent with the needs of the target audience.
• Serves as primary creative voice and directs support staff of show.
• Ensures logged commercials, promotions and any other programming essential to the stations operation are aired.
• Researches and gains knowledge of subject matter that facilitates speaking extemporaneously and providing immediate non-scripted analysis/commentary.
• Checks studio equipment for proper functioning and notifies Engineering of technical malfunctions affecting quality of the broadcast.
• Makes regular approved appearances at paid and non-paid station events; serves as ambassador for the radio station(s) when out in public.
• 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.
• Finalizes content using digital audio editing software.
• Prepares written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social media platforms.
• Adheres 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.
• Establishes relationships with agriculture leaders in government and industry to discern trends and best practices.

What You'll Need:

Qualifications

• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
• 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
• Able to adapt to changes in schedules and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines
• Can work well in a team environment; collaborative
• Able to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems; familiar with NexGen, Vox Pro, and Pro Tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking
• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations
• 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
• May require other language proficiency, e.g., Spanish
• Demonstrated upbeat personality, informative, entertaining and engaging on the air; able to relate to station audience

Work Experience

• 3+ years of on-air farm radio experience is preferred.
• Audio demo of on-air interviews, commentary, announcements, etc.

Education

• A 4-year college degree is preferred, preferably in Communications, Agriculture, or Broadcast Journalism
• Equivalent work experience in farm broadcast or journalism is also acceptable.

Certifications

• None required

What You'll Bring:

Location:

Des Moines, IA: 2141 Grand Ave, 50312

Position Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Type:

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:

• A 401K plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• 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!
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options

The Company 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, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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