Corporate Culture and Workplace
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Account Executive
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Prior to working for Clear Channel Worldwide my outside sales experience
was NONE, on my first day my boss gave me a phone book and said here is
you... Read More
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Credit/Collection Mgr & GM Asst.
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Working in radio is a great place to come and stay. You have to love any
job where you are allowed to work with such wonderful people. Radio
really ... Read More
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Director of Programming
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This is probably the best job I've ever had. No two days are alike;
there are challenges but nothing insurmountable, my management and
support staf... Read More
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General Sales Manager
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This company is great because it allows for local managing (flair), but
with the support of a National/Worldwide culture. If you need any help
you c... Read More
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Morning Radio Host
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Having worked in several, much larger markets before this one, I was
pleasantly suprised when I arrived here. My boss is possibly the most
talented... Read More
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National Sales Coordinator
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I've worked for companies where I've been happy before- either I loved
my job, or the people, or the industry, but never all three. I finally
found... Read More
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New Media Director / Internet Sales Manager
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Simply put, working here is an adventure. Each day is different,
bringing in some days with excitement with famous artists visiting the
studios, to... Read More
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News Director
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Having worked previously for a state institution, I find working for
Clear Channel a refreshing change. While Clear Channel has many of the
element... Read More
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On-air / Webmaster
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I've heard all the things people say about Clear Channel... hell, I used
to say them too before I worked for them. But after being here for going
on... Read More
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Program Director
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This is a very relaxed but professional atmosphere. The dress code is
job relatable. Meaning the on-air staff is not required to dress in
business ... Read More
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Program Director/Station Manager
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A few years ago radio stations were being bought and sold left and
right. I was previously an employee of ClearChannel with a station they
sold to ... Read More
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Promotions Director
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The corporate culture at Clear Channel is supposed to be one that
provides a foundation for open sharing of ideas and for increasing the
spectrum of... Read More
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Promotions Director
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Working for ClearChannel is unbelieveably great. The corporation in my
opinion is fantastic when it comes to benefits, dress code, and overall
workp... Read More
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Radio Personality
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Clear Channel took over our radio stations in 1986 and they have been
terrific. Clear Channel created fresh opportunities for ambitious
employees a... Read More
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Radio Personality
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Started as a part-time radio personality, then offered the opportunity
to work also in the sales office. Working in a market with a strong
urban cl... Read More
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Sales
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I love working for Clear Channel for a number of reasons. The first
reason really is because it's a great company! They are well
organized. They ... Read More
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Sales Representative
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Working here has been a tremendous experience, the culture is like none
I've ever heard of. It is very familial in nature, with extremely
caring pe... Read More
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Sr. Producer
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Working for Clear Channel Bakersfield was the most humiliating time of my life.
Never before have I ever been in a situation where I had all the nece... Read More
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Ticketing Manager
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There is no communication among management and employees. They hire
people who are not qualified for the job. They look for warm bodies and
not pe... Read More
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VP Sales & Marketing
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Great company to work for. We dress in suits and maintain a
professional environment at all times although we may dress business
casual on Fridays ... Read More
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general sales manager
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8:30 - 5:30 M-F job, but most people who are successful start
before 8 and work past 6:30 and prospect 42-7. Culture is very laid
back when things a... Read More
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Interview Questions
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Account Executive
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I had 2 interviews, one with my immediate boss and one with his boss.
His boss had just had an operation on her cornea so she was wearing
these huge... Read More
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Account Executive
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I found the job in a newspaper ad calling for account executives. I
submitted my resume and cover letter and got a call from the Director
of Sales ... Read More
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Account Executive for Sales
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I interviewed with the General Sales Manager, then with the General
Manager, then the Regional Manager, then I met with the other Account
Executives... Read More
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Air Talent
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My interview process was simple. The PD was tired of me calling him everyday so
he told me to come in and pick up a set of keys so I could start the ... Read More
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Director of Programming
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I was originally contacted by my market manager and had several phone
interviews before being asked to fly to Los Angeles to meet him and our
region... Read More
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Internet Sales Manager
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I was found at a job fair by Charles Triest and he asked if I would be
interested in this position and if I could come in for an interview.
Then af... Read More
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Morning Radio Host
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I went through three or four telephone interviews. Then was flown in
(with wife and child) to visit the city, meet the people and see eye to
eye wi... Read More
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National Sales Coordinator
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I first met with the Exec Asst. to the Regional VP, she acts as the
filter to determine if interviews should continue. After that, I met
with the p... Read More
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News Director
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My hiring did not go through the normal interview process. The general
manager is an individual I had worked for before for 17 years, and after
a n... Read More
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On-air
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The GM that was current at the time knew me from a previous job and
called me to come to work for him. There was really no interview
process... I wa... Read More
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Program Director
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The main questions thrown my way after reviewing my tape and resume were
concerned with mangerial issues. They wanted to make sure I understood
the... Read More
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Promotions Coordinator
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The interview process, at least for a promotions position within this
company, is not based so much on experience, but on personality and
ability to... Read More
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Promotions Director
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Very informative. Interview question were very job specific at first(ie,
work history, former promotional intiatives, marketing expierience,
etc.) T... Read More
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Radio Personality
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I was already employed by the previous owner when Clear Channel
purchased our radio station.... Read More
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Radio Personality
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With prior broadcasting history and having provided freelance voice
producion, the questions addressed more my time availability, which
initially wa... Read More
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Receptionist/Sales Asst/Traffic Asst
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WOW... that was so long ago. I really don't remember that much of it. I
don't remember it being that difficult; It was fairly laid back.... Read More
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Sales & Marketing Manager
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2 rounds of interviews and the questions were both basic and open-
ended. Mostly foused on work history, future goals and how my skills
would meet o... Read More
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Sales Representative
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This is a difficult one for me to address since I have been here such a
long time, the hiring process was with a different company. If you
stil fee... Read More
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Ticketing Manager
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I was very lucky because I had worked with the people who were
interviewing me before in another part of the company. I had to meet
with two differ... Read More
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account executives
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we are always looking for A+ candidates and we are always interviewing.
The radio industry has a HUGE turnover.... Read More
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Salary Package
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Account Executive
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When I was hired I was offered a draw + commission for the first year.
After the first year they never changed my pay scale, so when I
questioned my... Read More
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Accoutn Executive
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In the begining, I was offered a six month guarantee until I could build
my business and was transferred to straight salary. I was slow-going
and m... Read More
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Credit/Collection Mgr./GM Asst
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My annual salary is $29,000.00. I also receive commissions from monthly
collections. It averages out to 40,000/yr.... Read More
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Director of Programming
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Current base salary is in excess of $100k per year. I elected to forgo
most performance bonuses (they were factored into the base pay) from day
one... Read More
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General Sales Manager
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Salary of $75k + Bonus. Year end bonus of 1% of net profits if over
goals. Stock options vary thru year based on performance and 4 weeks of
vacatio... Read More
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Morning Radio Host
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I'd rather not be specific with salary. It was appropriate for the size
of city and lifestyle I expected. There is a bonus structure,
additional o... Read More
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National Sales Coordinator
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If there was anything less than positive about CC, it would be salary
and benefits. I started at $33,000, which is decent for this industry,
and I ... Read More
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News Director
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Started at $30,000 per year, and received a standard 3 per cent raise
after one year of employment. Also received a substantial (for this
market) b... Read More
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On-Air
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There are no contracts with the group I work with. I was offered $30,000
when I was hired with bonus' for ratings that ranged from $500 to $1000.
Si... Read More
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Program Director
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I don't think that my salary package is fitting for my position. I am
Program Director for 1 station and Asst. Program Director for 2 others
as wel... Read More
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Program Director
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I have a base salary with quartely ratings bonuses bases on Arbitron
reports after each book is released. Last year the company gave out
shares of s... Read More
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Promotions Director
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$35,000 - for being the Promotions Director for two stations, with a
maximum end of year raise of 3 percent allowed. No signing bonuses are
offered... Read More
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Promotions Director
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20,000 salary
401k
medical, dental, vision
10 day vacation
5 sick days
expense reimbursement
perks:concerts, dinners, lunches, CD's, movies all sorts... Read More
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Radio Personality
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Fair considering the success of any particular host versus the income
stream generated by commercial sales during that time slot.... Read More
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Radio Personality
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Base is 25,440 but with bonuses, station remotes and endorsements the
ending salary is approximately $36,500.... Read More
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Sales Representative
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My compensation is draw against commission. The commission structure
was recently adjusted to the competitve landscape.... Read More
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Sr. Producer
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$1500 a month. No bonuses. No additional pay for a lot addition work.... Read More
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Ticketing Manager
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I was paid $26,000 a year. They do have a 401-K plan. Starting vacation time
is 2 weeks, after 5 years you have 3 weeks. They claim to offer a year... Read More
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Vice President, Sales & Marketing
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Salary plus bonus for meeting sales goals. Bonuses paid quartely
following collections on contracts signed. 2 weeks vacation to start
then 3 weeks... Read More
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Employer Initiatives and Direction
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Clear Channel
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Basically Clear Channel's entire mentality is to make as much money as
possible by having their employess wear multiple hats/titles, which in
turn p... Read More
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Credit/Collection Mgr/GM Asst
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I believe I could work for Clear Channel any where in the world and
would be absolutly happy. This company knows what it takes to make a
team and ke... Read More
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Director of Programming
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The outlook for the radio industry in general (and our cluster in
particular) is positive for the new year...however, because of its size
and the fa... Read More
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General Sales Manager
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The outlook is great. We have Radio, Outdoor, TV, Interactive(web),
Entertainment, Theatrical, and Sports divisions. We can really meet the
media ... Read More
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Morning Show Host
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We have the strength of being a huge company and some of the curses of
being a huge company. Some things are so much easier because of our
size and... Read More
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News Director
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The overall business outlook appears to be very good. Clear Channel has
other divisions besides communications (outdoor advertising, event
promotio... Read More
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On-Air
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The weakness here used to be the sales department, but now that new
management has been put in place sales is awesome! Our rating have been
concetut... Read More
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Program Director
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I believe Clear Channel was to continue to be the strongest and largest
communication entity in the world. They are able to identify the
competition... Read More
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Program Director
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This company has done a very good job of synergizing it's efforts. With
over 1200 radio stations they are all able to exchange and utilize
others i... Read More
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Promotions Director
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Being the largest communications company in the world stereotypes the
image of the company. I feel it's wrong. This is a great company with
thousand... Read More
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Radio Personality
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With pending congressional legislation allowing further expansion, Clear
Channel is positioned to explode into the television business.
I suspect th... Read More
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Radio Personality
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Clear Channel is a very well diversified communication company housing
radio, television, print, event promotion as well as other entertainment
elem... Read More
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Sales
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I love Clear Channel. The resources they provide me and the
encouragement I get from management keeps me going and makes it all
worth it. I get ou... Read More
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Sales Representative
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Resources with this company are amazing. Competitively this is a huge
asset. The weakness with this many resources is the ability and ease
of acce... Read More
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Sr. Producer
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Since Clear Channel fired me, the morning shows I was "in charge" of have gone
to absolute shit. Enough said.... Read More
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Ticketing Manager
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They need to be careful. They are beginning to become a monopoly in the
entertainment industry. They are becoming too big. This makes them
think ... Read More
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VP Sales & Marketing
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Business outlook for this company is healthy and positive as advertising
makret in general and outdoor advertising specifically arfe projected to
in... Read More
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