iHeartMedia

Weekend News Anchor

iHeartMedia

part-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Phoenix • Arizona • United States

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About the role

  • Anchor multiple market newscasts
  • Write, record, and edit audio for broadcast news stories
  • Write and publish news content for web and social media
  • Monitor sources for breaking news, e.g., wires and social media
  • Plan, write, edit, and voice news broadcasts
  • Finalize content using digital audio editing software
  • Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide news stories in a timely fashion
  • Repackage content from producers and field reporters for newscasts

Requirements

  • College degree in journalism or 3–5 years of broadcast news experience
  • Strong passion for news, naturally curious, and possesses excellent interviewing skills
  • Exceptional comprehension, writing, and editing abilities with a contemporary writing style
  • Advanced pronunciation and on‑air language skills
  • Clear, engaging voice with personable, modern delivery
  • Strong storytelling instincts
  • Solid technical aptitude and ability to learn new tools quickly
  • Experience with web publishing and social media
  • Knowledge of audio recording, editing, and selecting sound for news
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!
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Hard Skills & Tools
audio recordingaudio editingwritingeditingweb publishingsocial medianews broadcastingcontent repackagingdigital audio editing software
Soft Skills
interviewing skillscomprehensionwriting abilitiesediting abilitiespronunciationon-air language skillsstorytelling instinctscuriositytimelinesspersonable delivery
Certifications
college degree in journalism