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Sirius XM Radio

Archivist

Washington, DC · On-site

Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy ... Knowledge of current streaming, music and talk radio user experience strategies is strongly ...

Sirius XM Radio

Archivist

Manhattan, NY

Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy ... Knowledge of current streaming, music and talk radio user experience strategies is strongly ...

Audacy, Inc.

Board Operator

Miami, FL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Previous experience as a radio board operator, preferably at a sports talk radio station/network. * Must have experience with digital operating systems (Wide Orbit, Media Touch, Audio Vault, Enco or ...

iHeartMedia

Senior Sales Executive - News/Talk

Orlando, FL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Are you energized by the opportunity to represent iHeartMedia's best-in-class News/Talk radio stations, influential hosts, and News/Talk-focused podcasts? Are your favorite "sports" politics and ...

iHeartMedia

Senior Sales Executive - News/Talk

Medford, MA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Are you energized by the opportunity to represent iHeartMedia's best-in-class News/Talk radio stations, influential hosts, and News/Talk-focused podcasts? Are your favorite "sports" politics and ...

iHeartMedia

Senior Sales Executive - News/Talk

New York, NY

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Are you energized by the opportunity to represent iHeartMedia's best-in-class News/Talk radio stations, influential hosts, and News/Talk-focused podcasts? Are your favorite "sports" politics and ...

iHeartMedia

Senior Sales Executive - News/Talk

Denver, CO

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Are you energized by the opportunity to represent iHeartMedia's best-in-class News/Talk radio stations, influential hosts, and News/Talk-focused podcasts? Are your favorite "sports" politics and ...

iHeartMedia

Senior Sales Executive - News/Talk

Phoenix, AZ

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Are you energized by the opportunity to represent iHeartMedia's best-in-class News/Talk radio stations, influential hosts, and News/Talk-focused podcasts? Are your favorite "sports" politics and ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee sports talk radio in the United States is $21.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Sports Talk Radio vs Sports Radio Producer?

AspectTrainee Sports Talk RadioSports Radio Producer
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer related courseworkExperience in broadcasting, media, or communications; often a degree or equivalent experience
Work EnvironmentStudio settings, live broadcasts, recording sessionsStudio control rooms, editing suites, live event coverage
Employer & Industry UsageRadio stations, sports networks, media companiesRadio stations, sports networks, production companies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both roles are involved in sports radio, a Trainee Sports Talk Radio typically focuses on learning the basics of hosting and content creation, often under supervision. A Sports Radio Producer handles technical aspects, content planning, and ensures smooth broadcasts. The trainee role is more entry-level, whereas the producer role requires more experience and technical skills.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Sports Talk Radio job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,990 per year, or $21.1 per hour.

Full-Time Sports Talk Show Host

Audacy, Inc.

Southfield, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Audacy rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 76 rated media

Job description

Overview
Job Title: Full-Tim Sports Talk Show Host
Department: Programming
Reporting To: Brand Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location(s): Detroit, M.I.
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Overview:
Audacy Detroit is looking for a Sports Radio Host to join our new 97.1 The Ticket. This person should love sports, be able to relate to the sports fans and culture and evolve with the changing technology to create great programming on and off air.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
  • Prepare and deliver on-air broadcast.
  • Produce and record sports segments.
  • Gather, write, record, edit and deliver sports content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs.
  • Work with sports teams to build relationships and trust
  • Interview sports figures.
  • Write scripts and ad-lib material for stories.
  • Development and research of potential stories.
  • Protect the station's FCC license.
  • Make station appearances as required.
  • Work with sales and promotions departments to develop sponsored sports opportunities.
  • Other duties as required by management.

Qualifications
More About You:
Required & Preferred:
  • 3 years of experience hosting a sports talk show.
  • Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
  • Position requires the ability to mix in live interviews with the best clips and interviews from existing station interviews and sound from around the country.
  • Must have in-depth knowledge of sports teams, players and statistics with a contemporary sound and excellent on-air delivery.
  • Knowledge of the broadcast area and station demographics is essential;
  • You must be a creative sports junkie and have a point of view.
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a broadcast team environment.
  • Ability to network and build a list of contacts for news and sports programming
  • Research show and news topics and stories
  • Understand how to book and create a compelling show/content
  • Ability to create and edit compelling original video content is a plus.
  • Social Media proficiency and ability to create web content
  • Ability to create and produce a professional podcast
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Audition
  • Ability to use web content management software

Important Notes:
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.
About Us
Audacy is a leading audio content and entertainment company. As champions of audio, we connect with people in the moments that matter - delivering trusted local news, passionate sports and your favorite music across 220+ radio stations, premium podcasts, live events and digital experiences that reach more than 200 million listeners every month.
We create compelling content, foster deeply engaged audiences and deliver outcomes that matter for advertisers. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and join the conversation on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
EEO
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.

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