Morning News Editor

iHeartMedia • Denver, CO

3d • 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 looking for a Morning News Editor for the Rocky Mountain Region of 24/7 News. This is an exciting full-time opportunity to write and craft newscasts for KOA's morning news block, as well as provide local, regional, and national news content to the 24/7 News Wire. Availability and desire to work early mornings is a must. iHeartMedia is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and is looking for teammates passionate about what we do!

Requirements

• Must have strong news writing and story selection skills.
• Must know how to assemble stories in a newscast in a logical order.
• Must be willing to work early, pre-dawn hours.
• Strong social media skills including email, writing/posting for Facebook, X (Twitter) and Instagram.
• 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.
• 3+ years’ experience in on-air journalism in smaller market or college station.
• 4-year college degree, preferably in Broadcast Journalism or Communications

Nice To Haves

• Respect for others and a strong belief that others should do this in return
• Full proficiency and understanding of job function
• Open communication with colleagues and direct reports that encourages collaboration and team consensus
• Strong problem solving skills
• Efficiency with independent work under minimal guidance
• Commitment to process improvement for overall team effectiveness
• Professional communication that stresses diplomacy, empathy and patience

Responsibilities

• Write clear, concise news copy.
• Assemble stories into newscast under intense deadline pressure.
• 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.

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