Weekend News Anchor

iHeartMedia

Weekend News Anchor at iHeartMedia responsible for multiple market newscasts and breaking news. Involves writing, recording, and editing audio and text for broadcast.

Posted 5/15/2026part-timeCalifornia, Nevada, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $34 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Anchor multiple market newscasts
Write, record, and edit audio and text for broadcast
Write and publish news content for web and social media
Monitor sources for breaking news, e.g., wires and social media
Ability to work weekends and fill in during the week.
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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Employer sponsored medical, dental and vision (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, home and auto insurance and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

audio editingwritingrecordingbroadcastingweb publishingsocial media content creationnews monitoringcontent repackaginginterviewingsound selection

Soft Skills

storytellingcuriositycomprehensionwriting abilityediting abilitypronunciationon-air language skillsengaging voicepersonable deliveryability to meet deadlines

Certifications

college degree in journalism