Anchor/Producer

iHeartMedia • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The audio revolution is here – and iHeart is leading it! iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, reaches 90% of Americans every month. We are the largest podcast publisher and create and produce some of the most popular and well-known branded live music events in America. iHeartRadio is the #1 streaming radio digital service in America. Our social media footprint is 7 times larger than the next largest audio service. We have the only complete audio ad technology stack in the industry for all forms of audio. As a result, we’re able to combine our strong leadership position in audience reach, usage and ad tech with powerful tools and insights for our sales organizations. Because we reach almost every community in America, we’re committed to providing a range of programming that reflects the diversity of the many communities we serve – and our company reflects that same kind of diversity. Our company values stress collaboration, curiosity, welcoming dissent, accepting mistakes in the pursuit of new ideas, and respect for everyone. If you’re excited about this role but don’t feel your experience aligns perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At iHeartMedia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

Requirements

• Knowledge of local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, “newsroom-like” collaborative environment
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be willing to work split shifts; 4 hours in AM Drive, 4 hours in PM Drive
• Must be willing to work weekends
• Previous on-air broadcast experience

Nice To Haves

• College degree is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Gather regional traffic information and enter details into internal computer and web systems
• Read traffic reports, commercials, and public service messages to listeners
• Identify, research, and create copy regarding traffic to feature during on-air shift; finalizes content using digital audio editing software
• Manage information; keeping all facts straight, making sure details are accurate and current, and tracking any changes
• Maintain crucial deadlines in order to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion
• May prepare written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs, or other social-media platforms

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
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed