News Writer/Anchor

RadioJobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K plan

EAP

Job summary

iHeartMedia in Phoenix is seeking a news writer/anchor to join our fast-paced newsroom. This role anchors multiple market newscasts, covers breaking news, and supports ongoing reporting with solid writing and grammar.

Five+ years in a busy newsroom and three+ years anchoring required. Shifts include weekends and overnights. We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, a 401K, and EAP.

Qualifications

• Five+ years working in a busy news environment.
• Three+ years anchoring newscasts.
• Strong journalistic integrity.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Must have strong grammar skills.

Responsibilities

• Anchor multiple market newscasts.
• Cover national/regional/local breaking news.
• Perform typical newsroom duties including calls, interviews and content creation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Anchoring

Writing skills

Grammar proficiency

Shift flexibility

Job description

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The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month -- a monthly audience that is 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. In fact, we have:

• More #1 rated markets than the next two largest radio companies combined.

• We’re the largest podcast publisher, with more monthly downloads than the second- and third-largest podcast publishers combined. Podcasting, the fastest-growing new media, today has more monthly users than streaming music services or Netflix.

• iHeart is the home of many of the country’s most popular and trusted on-air personalities and podcast influencers, who build important connections with hundreds of communities across America.

• We create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour.

• iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America.

• Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service.

• We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio, from on demand to broadcast radio, digital streaming radio and podcasting, which bring data, targeting and attribution to all forms of audio at an unparalleled scale. As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations to help them build success for their clients at a more efficient cost than any other option.

Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone.

Only one company in America has the #1 position in everything audio: iHeartMedia!

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. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

What We Need

We’re looking for a news writer/anchor. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your experience in a fast-paced environment and continue growing your skill.

What You’ll Do

• Anchor multiple market newscasts
• Cover national/regional/local Breaking News
• Typical newsroom duties, phone calls, interviews, create content...etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Five+ years working in a busy news environment
• Three+ years anchoring newscasts
• Strong journalistic integrity
• Excellent writing skills
• Must have strong grammar skills
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and overnights

What You’ll Bring

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Full proficiency and understanding of job function
• Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus
• Strong problem solving skills
• Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance
• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness
• Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience

Location

Phoenix, AZ: 4686 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 400, 85008

Position Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Pay Type: Hourly

Benefits

iHeartMedia’s benefits offering is flexible and offers a variety of choices to meet the diverse needs of our changing workforce, including the following:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options
• Company provided and supplemental life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays
• A Spirit day to encourage and allow our employees to more easily volunteer in their community
• A 401K plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost – services include telephonic counseling sessions, consultation on legal and financial matters, emotional well-being, family and caregiving
• A range of additional voluntary programs, such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance and more!

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 on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Non-Compete will be required for certain positions and as allowed by law.

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