Clear Channel Radio-Orlando Employment Opportunities 

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: Radio and Outdoor.  Clear Channel is also one of the most innovative media players in the market - a leader in the converging media space, developing the best-in-class integrated media offers (e.g. Radio/Web) and building significant positions in the HD arena. 

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.

 

SALES
Outside Account Executive - All Stations (Full Time): The Account Executive is responsible for building relationships and selling Clear Channel assets as marketing solutions. The role objective is to achieve revenue targets and services goals while helping clients meet key business challenges. Successful candidates must be motivated, enthusiastic, self-starters who are able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
This is a tough and demanding position where only the motivated succeed. One out of every three Account Executives hired will quit in their first year, but if you are motivated, have a strong desire to succeed and can adapt and overcome, then you are in for a successful and rewarding career with a global media leader.

Required Skills:

*Develop new leads by cold calling and obtaining face to face appointments.
*Attain new business accounts and sponsorships.
*Generate revenue and meet sales targets.
*Establish, maintain and grow relationships with client base and agencies.
*Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with corporate, advertising and public relations communities.
*Solicit funding for broadcast and non-broadcast projects, special events, web streaming and other off-air projects.
*Develop presentations to corporations and agencies designed to sell marketing solutions.
*Maintain an organized format on each sales call, covering all important topics: client marketing analysis, target consumer needs, benefits sought, assignments and follow-up.

Required Experience:

*2+ years prior experience in successful sales role.
*Bachelor's degree.
*Superior written and verbal communication skills.
*Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills.
*Ability to design, deliver and execute marketing strategies and presentations.
*Prior demonstrated prospecting experience through cold calling, networking and meeting functions.
*Proven track record of reaching sales targets and revenue goals.

Candidates may submit their application/resume and a cover letter with position reference to https://careerchannel.silkroad.com/ (Tracking Code 1374). Posting Date: Thru June 30, 2013.

Sales Coordinator - (Full Time): Ideal candidates will be competitive and thrive in a performance based environment and should expect to move up within the Clear Channel organization by making significant revenue contributions.

Required Skills:

*Assist staff with sponsorship proposals and recaps
*Provide support to high performing sellers and their key clients
*Generating contract confirmations and invoices for staff upon request
*Submitting affidavits weekly
*Sending out spot times upon client request
*Generating reports in Viero and Radio Fusion and preparing for managers upon request, such as pool reports and unapproved credit
*Assist Account Credit Manager by recording and forwarding checks to station's lockbox
*Performing general administrative duties including faxing, filing and copying
*Relieving receptionist when necessary
*Separate and distribute contracts to AE's in a timely manner
*Attend and contribute to weekly Sales meeting with the team
*Prepare, edit and finalized sales presentations, type 40 wpm and proofread memos, letters and copy
*Provide assistance to staff regarding various software program
*Assisting AE's with revisions when requested
*Basic mathematical skills
*Other miscellaneous tasks as requested by managers and AE's

Required Experience:

*Proficiency in MS programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
*Some Graphic experience
*Extremely detail-oriented
*Excellent communications skills
*4 year college degree preferred
*Radio experience a PLUS
*Bilingual - Spanish

Candidates may submit their application/resume and a cover letter with position reference to https://careerchannel.silkroad.com/ (Tracking Code 1357). Posting Date: Thru May 12, 2013.

NEWS
News Writer/Anchor - FNN (Part-Time): An essential part of Radio Operations, the News/Sports Reporter works with Programming on all matters regarding news and sports. This position will prepare and deliver newscasts on appropriate stations. Must be an aggressive self-starter who can hit the ground running, cut up sound on the fly, report live from the street or in-house, love big breaking news, write conversationally, and stay on top of social media - all while updating the web and Facebook. Must be able to write short, tight copy, adlib well, anchor short form newscasts or long form event coverage when necessary, interact with talk show hosts and news anchors live, and understand news coverage in the digital/social media age.

Required Skills:


*Report to and work with the Program Director on matters of news and sports, including but not limited to content and format of same.
*Prepare and anchor newscasts during times determined by station needs.
*Develop and produce local interest “feature”.
*Use of creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting of on-air material.
*Cultivate news and sports contacts outside the station.
*Follow FCC and station procedures regarding FCC license, on-air responsibilities and maintenance of program and transmitter logs.
*Interview guests, and moderate panel or discussion show to entertain audience.
*Set up equipment for broadcasts and promotions at station remotes.

Required Experience:

*High School Diploma; College degree preferred.
*Formal training in radio broadcasting and two years related experience and/or training.
*Ability to operate on-air control board, reel to reel tape recorder and remote broadcast equipment.
*Must be a fast learner and self-starter capable of doing more than one thing at a time.
*Adobe Audition and RCS News experience a plus.
*Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
*Knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations.
*Valid driver's license.


Candidates may submit their application/resume and a cover letter with position reference to https://careerchannel.silkroad.com/ (Tracking Code 1358). Posting Date: Thru May 12, 2013.

PROGRAMMING

On-Air Host - WYGM-AM (Part Time): Here at Clear Channel Media + Entertainment are some of the top and finest On Air Personalities. Join the ranks of some of the most talented personalities in the entertainment business and do what you love in one of the best media companies in the world.

Required Skills:

*Adhere to all guidelines, policies and procedures of the station, Clear Channel Communications, Inc., the FCC and all other federal, state and local laws.
*Adequate preparation for an air shift with use of creativity, imagination and exercise of independent professional judgment in writing, producing, interviewing, taping or broadcasting of on-air material.
*Personality must be upbeat, informative and entertaining and be able to relate to station audience
*Ensure logged commercials, promotions and any other programming essential to the stations operation are aired
*Must be current with relevant daily material
*Adhere to all company policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity.
*Work an approved and previously agreed upon air shift.
*Maintain a website personality page. Must be kept up-to-date with relevant material that is appropriate for the given station.
*Search out and share all possible web content with the Program Director and Online Content Director of the given station.
*Participate in regular listening/aircheck sessions for critique with the Program Director.
*Participate in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events.
*Make regular approved appearances at paid, and non-paid, station events
*Execute only Program Director approved interviews and events on air during the regularly assigned shift.
*Be on call for possible disasters, breaking news, or acts of nature.
*Assist with the voice over and production of paid, and non paid, spots required to run on the station.
*Be an ambassador for the radio station when out in public. Maintain a positive and approachable attitude when around listeners and clients.

Required Experience:


*Three years of on-air radio experience required, excellent verbal and communication skills, outstanding ability to relate and communicate with target audience, positive attitude both on and off the air
*Familiar with NexGen, Vox Pro, and Pro Tools
*Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations.
*Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, be well-read, punctual, and be a team player with a cooperative attitude
*Applicant must be engaging on the air
*Applicant must provide compelling content on the air
*Extensive Sports Knowledge
*Ability to host a Sports Talk Show

***PLEASE ATTACH YOUR AIRCHECK IN MP3 FILE FORMAT***

Candidates may submit their application/resume and a cover letter with position reference to https://careerchannel.silkroad.com/ (Tracking Code 1383). Posting Date: Thru May 13, 2013.

 

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment 
2500 Maitland Center Parkway, Suite 401 
Maitland, FL 32751 
(407) 916-7800