CURRENT OPENINGS

• ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

  JOB DESCRIPTION

  Cumulus Media Kansas City is seeking a talented and dynamic Account Executive to grow our business by helping our customers grow their business.  We are looking for self-motivated, goal oriented and competitive sales professionals with a proven track record of success. Successful sellers in our business are driven to succeed, resourceful, organized, customer-focused problem solvers. Excellent listening and communication skills and the ability to cultivate client relationships are a must.

  In return we offer a unique career opportunity: one where you are given a challenging mission, world class tools and a chance to realize your full potential as a sales professional. 

  Cumulus Media Kansas City provides marketing and advertising solutions using multi-platform programs.  The foundation for these high ROI plans is our top-rated radio stations and online audio including podcasting. We offer a full suite of digital solutions including targeted video display advertising/OTT.  Best-in-class data unique to Cumulus is a key competitive advantage of our integrated programs that deliver results.  

  Account Executives are responsible for identifying, developing, and closing business and exceeding customer expectations to grow long-term partnerships.   

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Ability to identify decision-maker needs and gain understanding of objectives. This leads to development of effective integrated marketing solutions that deliver results and ROI
  • Deliver effective multi-platform, integrated sales presentations which may include audio, video, digital, and event partnerships
  • Focused new business development via on-going prospecting to aggressively seek to grow revenue. Networking, initial contact/cold calling, canvassing, client referrals are all examples of building and maintaining a robust target list of qualified new customers  
  • Utilize resources for continuous education and awareness. This includes the rapidly changing competitive landscape and emerging technology to best position Cumulus solutions as the premiere solution providers in the marketplace
  • Follow procedures for preparing orders, resolving billing issues, submitting regular sales reports including detailed business development pipeline, revenue performance forecast, and competitive analysis
  • Collaborate with team resources to generate creative solutions

  JOB REQUIREMENTS

  Qualifications:

  • Strong skillset in development of self-generated leads in an outside sales role
  • High energy and passion for the sales profession
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Positive attitude and desire to grow relationships and personal income
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, social networking platforms, and CRM tools
  • 2-years Media Sales background preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
  • All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by date of hire, subject to legally-mandated accommodations

  What we offer:

  • Commission-based organization for uncapped earnings potential
  • 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 to plan
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays

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

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

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

• Part-time Board Operator

  JOB DESCRIPTION

   

  CUMULUS MEDIA | Kansas city is offering a great opportunity as a Part-Time On-Air Talent, Mix DJ or as a Board Operator providing programming and control board support to On-Air Talent.  Our ideal candidate should possess an extremely good work ethic, be a self-starter, and be highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  The position requires extreme reliability and flexibility. If you are a fast-learner familiar with audio equipment and automation and have a passion for radio, read on.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Running the board in a radio station control room broadcasting a variety of live or pre-recorded local and syndicated radio programs
  • Playing all commercials as scheduled and maintaining a commercial and transmitter log
  • Selecting bumper music, when needed, and back-timing pre-recorded programs for smooth transition back to live programming
  • Monitors and updates weather, traffic and news reports into automation equipment
  • Monitor for EAS Alerts, Ambers Alerts and breaking news
  • Monitors the technical quality and accuracy of incoming and outgoing on-air programming from master control room
  • Assists with adjusting signal and programming content to ensure transmission meets federally mandated broadcast standards
  • Hosting, announcing or mixing during an on-air shift

   

   

  JOB REQUIREMENTS

  Qualifications:

  • Previous on-air, mix DJ and/or board operation experience preferred
  • Audio production skills required
  • Proficient using computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, OpX, AudioVault, Wide Orbit, ENCO, Soundgorge, Nuendo, Adobe Audition or other audio editing and automation programs
  • Familiar with audio mixers and remote monitoring systems for radio transmissions
  • Flexibility in scheduling required; majority of the hours are in the evenings, weekends and holidays
  • All new hires must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by date of hire, subject to legally-mandated accommodations

  What we offer:  

  • Professional growth and career path
  • Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
  • 401K with company match to plan for the long-term

  For immediate consideration, please visit https://www.cumulusmedia.jobs.net

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