P/T News Writer - Weekends and Holiday Mornings

iHeartMedia, Inc.; Medford (MA); In loco; USD 24.328 - 30.417; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary programs and benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

WBZ NewsRadio is seeking a part-time news writer to cover weekend and holiday mornings. You will gather and produce morning newscasts with fresh sound and news content, and write on-air copy under continual rolling deadlines for broadcast.

You will interview newsmakers, select soundbytes, and craft stories around them, while meeting FCC rules and newsroom policies. Strong writing, editing, and social media updates are essential.

Competenze

• 3+ years newsroom experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking.
• Familiarity with NexGen, Adobe Audition, NewsBoss a plus.
• Strong knowledge of FCC rules and regulations.
• Proficient in writing news copy and fact checking under deadlines.

Mansioni

• Gather and produce morning newscasts with fresh sound and news content.
• Write creative and relevant on-air news copy under rolling deadlines.
• Establish relationships with listeners by delivering news coverage to targeted audiences.
• Interview newsmakers, select short soundbytes and write around them for broadcast.
• Edit actualities for broadcast and verify facts for accuracy.

Conoscenze

Newsroom experience

Microsoft Office

Social media proficiency

Broadcast systems knowledge

FCC rules knowledge

Writing skills

Under deadline pressure

Formazione

4-year journalism degree (preferred)

Strumenti

NexGen

Adobe Audition

NewsBoss

Descrizione del lavoro

What We Need

WBZ NewsRadio has an immediate opening for a part time news writer. Shifts to include weekend and holiday mornings.

What You'll Do

• Available to work weekend and holiday mornings.
• Responsible for gathering and producing morning newscasts with fresh sound and news content.
• Responsible for writing creative and relevant on‑air news copy under continual rolling deadlines.
• Establishes relationship with listeners by providing news coverage to targeted demographic audience.
• Interviews newsmakers, selects short soundbytes and writes around them for broadcast.
• Adheres to all guidelines, policies and procedures of the station, iHeartMedia, the FCC and all other federal, state and local laws, including policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity.
• Communicates clearly with editors and other newsroom staff.
• Updates social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, etc.
• Participates in required station programming, promotions and sales staff meetings and events.
• Verifies facts and produces news content.
• Edits actualities for broadcast.

What You'll Need

• 3+ years previous newsroom experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking.
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems; familiarity with NexGen, Adobe Audition, NewsBoss a plus.
• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations.
• Socially informed and perceptive; up‑to‑date and in tune daily with the local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of topics/events related to current events/news.
• 4‑year journalism degree preferred.
• Position requires proficiency in writing news copy, fact checking and research. Must work well under breaking news and deadline pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and editing skills; proficient in grammar.
• Demonstrated creativity and imagination.
• Able to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations and personalities.
• Can work well in a team environment; collaborative.
• Able to adapt to changes in schedules and maintain composure in a fast‑paced environment with short deadlines.

What You'll Bring

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return.
• Ability to work within prescribed guidelines without needing close supervision.
• Problem solving skills within established procedures.
• Understanding of when to seek guidance for unforeseen problems.
• Close attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to act in a professional manner and collaborate with colleagues of different levels.

Compensation

Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

$17.66 - $22.08 per hour.

Location

Medford, MA: 1 Cabot Road, Suite 320, 02155.

Position Type: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Pay Type: Hourly

Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement).
• 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.

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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