Sports Talk Host (Audacy Sports Radio)

Job Title: Sports Talk Host

Department: Programming

Reporting To: Executive Producer, Sports Betting Content

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location(s): Open to any Audacy market

Work Arrangement: Open to Remote

Pay Transparency:

The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position and is $75,000-95,000/yr. 

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers employees who are eligible for benefits with a comprehensive benefits package which includes: a health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, mental health, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, flex-time away/vacation days, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Overview:

Audacy is seeking a dynamic, engaging, and knowledgeable remote Sports Talk Host to join our national sports programming team. We’re looking for a talented broadcaster who can deliver compelling, entertaining, and informative sports content across radio, digital, and social platforms. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, brings strong creative instincts, and has a deep understanding of today’s sports media landscape.

What You'll Do:

• Host live sports talk programs that are engaging, informative, and entertaining
• Collaborate daily with co-hosts, producers, and program directors to meet show objectives and deliver high-quality content
• Assist in developing daily show strategies, storylines, guest bookings, and on-air execution
• Interact with listeners on-air and through social media to build audience engagement and loyalty
• Create and manage compelling content across Audacy’s digital video and social media platforms
• Available to travel for events and weekend programming
• Maintain strong relationships with key figures and brands within the sports industry
• Research and prepare for broadcasts, ensuring timely and accurate sports coverage
• Adhere to all FCC guidelines and protect the integrity of the station’s broadcast license
• Monitor show performance, commercial logs, and promotional elements during shifts
• Participate in station promotions, remote broadcasts, and public appearances as needed
• Collaborate on content ideas and innovative approaches to sports entertainment
• Other duties as assigned by management

Required & Preferred:

• Proven experience as an on-air sports radio host in a major or mid-size market
• Deep knowledge of sports culture, leagues, and current events
• Demonstrated ability to deliver entertaining, insightful, and well-prepared commentary
• Strong communication skills with a clear, professional on-air voice
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-host environment
• Experience creating digital and social media content
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
• Understanding of FCC regulations and compliance standards

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

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Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.