PT -Air Talent Gardening Expert

Overview

iHeart

Media Markets

The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeart

Media, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month with a monthly audience that’s twice the size of any other audio company, almost three times the size of the largest TV network, and almost 4 times the size of the largest ad-supported music streaming service. We lead in audience reach, podcasting, live events, streaming radio, and ad technology to support our sales teams.

We’re committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve. Our values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone. iHeart

Media is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

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.

What We Need:

A successful on-air Gardening Expert must bring a blend of horticultural knowledge, communication skill, and warm personality to create an engaging and informative radio experience. This role requires deep expertise in gardening practices, including plant care, soil health, pest management, seasonal planning, and sustainable techniques. The expert should translate complex concepts into clear, accessible explanations for listeners of all experience levels.

Because radio relies on voice and storytelling, the host must demonstrate strong verbal communication skills, a friendly tone, and the ability to paint vivid pictures through descriptive language. A natural curiosity and enthusiasm for the outdoors helps create connection and inspires listeners to try new things in their own gardens. The Gardening Expert should also be comfortable handling live listener interaction, including call-ins, questions, and troubleshooting on the spot.

This requires patience, adaptability, and the ability to offer practical, safe, and encouraging advice without seeing the garden in question. Strong organizational skills are essential for planning weekly topics, interviews, seasonal segments, and timely tips. Finally, the ideal host brings personality, story-telling, humor, and relatable experiences to make gardening approachable and enjoyable, becoming a trusted voice that helps listeners grow healthier plants and deeper connections with the natural world.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver newscasts; announce radio playlists; provide weather and traffic conditions; deliver sport scores, statistics and upcoming game information.
• Comment on music and other matters of interest to the audience and may interview musical personalities and listeners.
• Typically specializes in one type of music (e.g. classical, pop, rock, country and western, etc.).
• Write, review, and/or edit news copy, introductions, public service announcements, commercials, pre-recorded reports, contests, etc.
• Participate in promotional events.
• May be responsible for operating the control board for studios and remote programming.
• May directly sell advertising space to advertisers.
• Regulate program timing, operate syndicated programming, and play commercials.
• Monitor the technical quality and accuracy of on-air programming from master control.
• Protect the station’s license by censoring live programs and deleting disallowed words/phrases.
• Process time-out programming for accurate playback.
• Check studio equipment for proper functioning and notify Engineering of malfunctions affecting broadcast quality.
• Handle emergency inserts (e.g., news updates, breaking stories, alert tests).

What You'll Need:

• Expert in Gardening, Landscaping and Lawns
• Socially informed and perceptive; aware of local and national trends and topics related to on-air discussions
• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice
• Strong interview and communication skills
• Ability to make others comfortable and open up on air
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and social networking
• 1-2 years’ experience as an announcer in smaller markets or college stations
• 4-year college degree, preferably in Communications or Broadcast Journalism

What You'll Bring:

Location:

Cincinnati, OH: 8044 Montgomery Road, Suite 650, 45236

Position Type: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Pay Type: Hourly

Benefits: iHeart

Media’s benefits offering is flexible and includes medical, dental, vision, a 401K plan, Employee Assistance Program, and additional voluntary programs.

We are accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment. Non-Compete may be required for certain positions. Our organization participates in E-Verify.  to learn about E-Verify.