Senior Reporter
With Intelligence
News Anchor
iHeartMedia
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $27 - $34 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Anchor newscasts for multiple markets
- Write clear, concise news copy
- Produce, edit and write content for 24/7 Newswire
- Post news and video content to newsroom social media platforms
- Gather audio from press conferences, live events and partner TV stations
- Produce short-form reports (voicers/wraps) for anchors on the following shift
- May be called on to anchor breaking news reports as needed
- General newsroom responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience in on-air journalism in smaller market or college station
- 4-year college degree, preferably in Broadcast Journalism or Communications
- Ability and willingness to work both weekend days, possibly nights/overnights as well
- Strong social media skills including email, writing/posting for Facebook, X, and Instagram
- Strong on-air presence and ability to present newscasts with authority
- Excellent writing and editing ability; excellent grammar
- Strong time management skills; adept at setting priorities and managing deadlines
- Knowledgeable and up to date with local, regional, and national trends
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proficient in media production (primarily audio) and broadcast systems.
Benefits
- 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, including a floating holiday that enable our employees to celebrate the holiday of their choosing
- 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!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
on-air journalismnews writingcontent productionaudio gatheringvideo editingnewsroom responsibilitiesmedia productionbroadcast systemssocial media postingnews reporting
Soft skills
strong on-air presenceexcellent writing abilityexcellent editing abilitystrong time managementability to set prioritiesability to manage deadlinesindependent workcollaborative teamworkauthority in presentationadaptability
Certifications
4-year college degreeBroadcast JournalismCommunications