Part-Time News Writer: Morning Broadcasts & Social Media

iHeartMedia; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401K plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Spending accounts

Job summary

iHeartMedia in Medford, MA is seeking a part-time News Writer to join WBZ NewsRadio’s morning team. You will gather and produce morning newscasts with fresh sound and news content and write on-air copy under tight deadlines.

The role requires newsroom experience, solid writing skills, and the ability to work weekends and holidays. Knowledge of NexGen, Adobe Audition, and NewsBoss is a plus; 4-year journalism education is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years newsroom experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and social networking.
• Proficient in media production and broadcast systems; NexGen, Adobe Audition, NewsBoss a plus.
• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations.
• 4 year journalism degree preferred.
• Excellent writing, fact-checking and research skills under deadline pressure.

Responsibilities

• 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 writing 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.
• Communicates clearly with editors and other newsroom staff.
• Update 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.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Microsoft Office

NexGen

Adobe Audition

NewsBoss

FCC rules knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

NexGen

Adobe Audition

NewsBoss

Job description

iHeartMedia in Medford, MA is seeking a part-time News Writer to join WBZ NewsRadio’s morning team. You will gather and produce morning newscasts with fresh sound and news content and write on-air copy under tight deadlines.

The role requires newsroom experience, solid writing skills, and the ability to work weekends and holidays. Knowledge of NexGen, Adobe Audition, and NewsBoss is a plus; 4-year journalism education is preferred.